The Role of Vision Systems in Conveyor Technology

09/27/23, 05:43 AM | Supply Chain, | Engineering | computer vision

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

09/27/23, 05:41 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | collaborative robotics

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

09/26/23, 05:30 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, | Engineering | Prototyping

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

09/21/23, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | The Parts Department, | Thermal Imaging

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

09/20/23, 05:42 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | Inspection, | optical assembly

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

09/19/23, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | manufacturing processes

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

09/14/23, 05:23 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, | Engineering | Metal

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.

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Ergonomic welding-a contradiction in terms?

09/25/23, 05:31 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Fronius Perfect Welding | ergonomics, | welding

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?

09/22/23, 05:44 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company | mes, | MOM

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

09/20/23, 05:41 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, | Engineering | ai, | PCB, | Quality Management

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.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for Bulk Material Handling

09/27/23, 12:10 PM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

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

09/27/23, 06:14 AM | Automation & IIoT | Supply Chain

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

09/27/23, 06:11 AM | Automation & IIoT | Supply Chain | Quectel

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

09/27/23, 06:07 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Engineering

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

09/27/23, 05:49 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

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.

How to accelerate, simplify and optimize IoT device certification

This white paper on the IoT device certification process can help your business accelerate product releases IoT device certification and testing is essential to the release of any connected product. Yet few IoT organizations have the time or skills to understand the variations and in-depth detail of the global certifications landscape. To help you decide which approach is best for your business, this white paper on IoT device certification sets out the complexities of certification, and explains how to optimize your organization's approach to obtaining certification.

PI USA (Physik Instrumente)

(Auburn, MA, United States of America)

PI is a privately held company that designs and manufactures world-class precision motion and automation systems including air bearings, hexapods and piezo drives at locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded 5 decades ago and today employs more than 1300 people worldwide. PI's customers are leaders in high-tech industries and research institutes in fields such as photonics, life-sciences, semiconductors and aerospace.