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A New Breed of Speed Reducer

05/10/16, 11:08 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | motion control | Prodrives & Motions Co., Ltd.
Basically the drive works like a harmonic gear, the most distinctive difference is the flexible spline is now replaced by rollers to generate needed wave motion.

Why an Open "Plug-and-Play" Platform is The Answer for Industrial Automation

05/05/16, 12:30 PM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | communication, software
These days almost all industrial automation engineers fall victim to three toolset options to build their applications

Full 5-axis or 3 + 2 Machining: Which is Right for You?

05/03/16, 09:50 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Hardware Bits and Pieces
Both 5-axis and 3 + 2 machining have advantages and can help make you more profitable by improving efficiency on your current production jobs.

Low Volume Production Using 3D Printing

04/28/16, 09:23 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | 3D Printing
If you are new to the 3D printing industry, dont rush to buy the least expensive printer. Some of these might be too simple for your manufacturing requirements and lack some important features like print bed auto-calibration or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Process Data Readouts on a Smartphone: Safety Through Transparency

04/21/16, 10:21 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Industry 4.0, vacuum | Schmalz, Inc.
Near-field communication (NFC) protocols allow data from intelligent vacuum components to be read directly from the processor of a device to a mobile end device, opening up totally new opportunities for optimizing production processes. This is what Industry 4.0 is all about.

UDI Compliance Guide

04/21/16, 10:18 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Safety and Standards | Omron Automation
Taking the fear out of FDA UDI requirements.

Special Tradeshow Coverage for RAPID 2016

04/19/16, 10:09 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Engineering | Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping, Tradeshows and Conferences
RAPID 2016 will be held from May 17th - 19th in Orlanda, FL. This ManufacturingTomorrow.com Special Tradeshow report aims to bring you news, articles and products from this years event.

Hardware vs Soft Motion Control: Costs and Performance Compared

04/19/16, 08:26 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | motion control
Businesses succeed when they produce quality products at lower cost and faster time to market than their competitors.

Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - May & June 2016

04/19/16, 08:19 AM | Automation & IIoT, Additive & 3D Printing | Tradeshows and Conferences
Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

Universal Robots Polishes Paradigm to 50% Production Increase

04/14/16, 10:01 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Case Study, Collaborative Robots | Universal Robots USA
Paradigm Electronics is a manufacturer of high performance loud speakers and subwoofers. In trying to meet demand on labor-intensive products, Paradigm has now implemented Universal Robots in polishing applications, resulting in significantly increased production throughput eliminating bottle necks while improving the work environment.

Robots Helping Grads Get Jobs

04/12/16, 05:55 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | education
Not many students can claim they have hands-on experience with automation and robotics going into an interview. Looking at the question with a macro lens, our students are offered job opportunities on being well-rounded, even at the sophomore-level when many accept summer/semester-long internships.

What Do Device Developers And Design Engineers Need To Know About Membrane Keypads And Touch Pads

04/07/16, 10:35 AM | Supply Chain, Engineering | Technology Discussions
The evolution of innovative input devices is far from over. New technologies and products are revolutionizing the market all the time.

Why Industry 4.0 Will Leave AGVs Behind

04/07/16, 10:34 AM | Automation & IIoT | agv, Analysis and Trends | Clearpath Robotics Inc
Industry 4.0 capabilities enable flexible technologies to take the factory floor: self-driving vehicles offer flexibility, proactive planning, collaboration, and adaptive behaviours.

What CNC Programming Style Best Suits Your Operations?

04/05/16, 10:05 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | CNC
In most situations, it's possible to define the workpiece geometry in CAD and then export it into the CAM system. This saves a lot of time when processing complex parts because the operator doesnt have to duplicate the effort of creating the geometry.

Collaborative Robots Are Broadening Their Marketplaces

03/31/16, 10:24 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Collaborative Robots
In a human-machine study conducted by an MIT professor, it was shown that teams made of humans and robots collaborating efficiently can be more productive than teams made of either humans or robots alone.

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