Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
4 Factors Impacting Accuracy and Repeatability of Your Scales
Even the highest quality industrial weighing scales are affected by several factors such as their surrounding environment, load cell accuracy, interferences etc. To prevent the negative impact of these factors, it’s important to understand them.
FABTECH Expo Q&A With AMADA MIYACHI AMERICA
Booth #B37012. All of our new products are developed with networking capabilities that allow us to save and record manufacturing information, broadcast it to key stakeholders and self-identify when connected to other equipment.
The complexity of mineral processing and manufacturing plants - how Artificial Intelligence can help
Industry 4.0 encapsulates not only manufacturing but also mineral processing plants and the differences between these should be considered carefully in the deployment of 4.0 solutions such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Case Study on 3D Theme Park Animatronics
The combination of digital pipelines, 3D printing and scanning, and advances in machining have made everything we do more precise, more reliable, and more efficient.
Encoders Hold the Key to Ultra-accurate Motion Control
Aerotech, continuing its commitment to the art and science of motion control, looks to Renishaw for versatile, high-precision laser interferometer encoders for its medical stages.
FABTECH Expo Q&A with Xometry
Xometry is excited to highlight our newest manufacturing capability, Carbon DLS. Carbon uses digital light projection, oxygen-permeable optics, and programmable liquid resins to produce products with end-use durability, resolution and surface finish. Visit us at Booth #A4343
Predictive Analytics vs Machine Learning
Machine learning is a continuance of the perceptions around predictive analytics, except that the AI system is able to make assumptions, test them and learn autonomously.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
SELLING MACHINES. TO HUMANS
Here, despite this drive towards automation, Tovit Neizer of Nanofabrica shines a light on the human touch that yields best results in this high tech world.
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy Analyzes 3D Packages in the Z-dimension
Non-destructive testing of 3D packages with scanning acoustic microscopes identifies defects down to sub-micron level for 100% inspection, failure analysis
Endurance lasers keep surprising maker community and 3D printing maker and CNC enthusiasts.
The idea of a laser head on 3D printer and CNC machine became quite popular among people who have 3D printers and CNC routers. The good thing was that with the laser head you could easily convert your machine into a powerful laser cutting / engraving tool.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Stäubli to Demonstrate Industry-Leading Connection Solutions Geared for Automakers
Industry leader will demonstrate variety of connection solutions focused on driving efficiency and safety at all stages of vehicle manufacture
Atlas Composites Optimizes Manufacturing Operations with Plataine's IIoT Solution
Atlas Composites, one of the UK's most accredited composites parts manufacturers, has announced major improvements in manufacturing optimization and efficiencies through implementing Plataine's Industrial IoT solution. Atlas, which supplies a variety of industries - including aerospace, motor sports, defense and space - aspired to upgrade its manufacturing operations to support their rapid growth. Particularly important requirements included the need to digitize operations, improve factory floor visibility while maintaining its first-class reputation for on-time delivery. The Plataine solution enabled Atlas Composites to meet all objectives as well as improve quality control, reduce waste and drive labor efficiency.
Industrial Internet Consortium and Fira Barcelona Present Fifth Annual IoT Solutions World Congress
Focus on End Users with Use Cases, Testbeds and Workshops
New from Festo - Electric Drives for Simple Motion
These new actuators cost effectively apply electrics for basic motion while IO-Link functionality enables IIoT communication.
Formnext - Important Platform for FELIXprinters
FELIXprinters is today recognised as a prominent AM platform developer, and is finding significant elbow room in the sector as its reputation for affordable high quality AM solutions becomes more and more widely accepted across all relevant industry sectors.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
maxon motor's - The ultra-fast brushless DC motor
maxon motor launches new high-speed motors that are configurable online. The new ECX brushless motors are quiet and feature very high efficiency. The ECX motors are available with diameters of 8, 16 and 19 mm achieving speeds of up to 120,000 rpm. They run very smoothly and are highly efficient. With maxon motor's online configurator, it is easy to put together a customized DC motor to include gearhead, encoder and controller. The customized motors are ready to ship in 11 days!
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Sierra Instruments, Inc.
Sierra manufacturers high performance mass flow meters and controllers for nearly any gas, liquid, or steam. Customers choose Sierra when they need an accurate and repeatable flow measurement, short delivery lead times, expert flow advice, and long term support.
