Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Role of Vision Systems in Conveyor Technology
To achieve optimal performance and ensure great accuracy in capturing visual information, choosing the right belt conveyor and aluminum framing system is critical.
EU Automation publishes new guide: How to Get Robotics Right - Avoiding the Common Costly Mistakes of Automation Adoption
The useful guide provides engineers with valuable information about how to introduce automation into manufacturing practices successfully, so they can realise the full potential of robotics
Integrating 3d Printing Into Prototyping & Production Scenarios — an Interview With Iterate Design and Innovation
In this article, we discuss all things 3D printing with Gethin Roberts, Managing Director at ITERATE, and a 20 year plus veteran working in the rapid product development / 3D printing niche.
Thermal Imaging Technology in Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing
Thermal imaging technology enhances battery quality during manufacturing by identifying material discrepancies and thickness variations in battery electrodes. This ensures that only high-quality electrodes are used, improving battery performance and safety.
Optical Component Manufacturing – a Lesson in Timing, Trust, Partnership, & Experience
It is important to carefully analyze whether making or buying optical parts and components is the best approach for your team, budget, and business goals before deciding.
Mastering Configurable BOM Complexity
Products have become more complex with additional software and configuration options to meet customization demands; simultaneously, BOMs have also become more complex.
Metal Additive Manufacturing Launches Learning Experience on Rocket Turbopump Design
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All eyes are on metal AM to reach the ideal of single-part rocket construction, where as many parts and sections as possible are combined for material integrity, maximum weight reduction, performance, and speed-of-manufacture.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
Ergonomic welding-a contradiction in terms?
There are many ways in which to make the working environment of professional welders as safe and ergonomic as possible, and in doing so positively influence the working conditions and motivation of employees.
What Is MES & Why Should Manufacturers Invest In It?
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Whilst MES has established itself with some of the major manufacturers, there’s still a large number of businesses that could stand to benefit from the solution but simply don’t have enough understanding about the tangible benefits it can bring to their operation.
Why Visual AI Inspection Is Essential for Detecting PCB Defects
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Artificial intelligence (AI) can help manufacturers handle quality control while managing larger volumes. Here are some compelling reasons people use visual inspection AI tools in modern production facilities.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for Bulk Material Handling
NORD's reliable solutions are engineered to withstand the harsh ambient conditions in the bulk goods industry and feature a high level of versatility to precisely meet application demands.
Zebra Study: Nearly Six in 10 Warehouse Leaders Plan to Deploy RFID by 2028
91% of decision-makers expect to use technology to increase supply chain visibility over next five years
Quectel showcases EG916Q-GL Cat 1 bis module at MWC Las Vegas 2023
The Quectel EG916Q-GL stands as an LTE Cat 1 bis module optimized for M2M and IoT applications. Leveraging the advanced 3GPP Rel-14 LTE technology, it boasts impressive data rates of up to 10 Mbps on the downlink and 5 Mbps on the uplink.
Carbon Announces All-New Customizable, High-Performance Elastomer
EPU 46 further expands Carbon's idea-to-production platform and offers new opportunities for breakthrough products in a rainbow of colors along with variable stiffness
Introducing Cortona3D RapidAuthor 14.3: new Applicability Editor, automatic generation of IPC Pages from ModelView in PLM XML, composite illustration, enhanced 2D authoring, and more
Cortona3D introduces the latest iteration of its technical documentation software, RapidAuthor 14.3. This release brings an array of enhancements designed to streamline the process of creating high-quality 3D animated and traditional 2D technical documentation.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
The maxon IDX Compact Drive with Integrated Positioning Controller
The compact brushless EC-i motor combined with an EPOS4 positioning controller delivers a highly dynamic, powerful drive package with field-oriented control (FOC), high efficiency, and maintenance-free components in a high-quality industrial housing. The maxon IDX drives are suitable for use across the entire speed range (from standstill to maximum speed) and have an extremely high overload capability. Together with a positioning controller, the integrated sensor (single turn) enables absolute positioning.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
maxon group
maxon is a leading supplier of high-precision DC brush and brushless servo motors and drives. These motors range in size from 4 - 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. We combine electric motors, gears and DC motor controls into high-precision, intelligent drive systems that can be custom-made to fit the specific needs of customer applications.
