Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Technology
While OCT is widely utilized in other industries, its use in 3D printing is a new concept. Axsun has added OCT imaging capabilities to the printhead of industrial 3D printers to enable real-time, high-resolution scanning of each layer as it is being deposited.
The Role of Hybrid Manufacturing in 3D Printing
Michael Molitch-Hou for Engineering.com: Between the worlds of CNC machining and additive manufacturing (AM), there lies a bridge technology referred to as hybrid manufacturing
Machine Learning for Asset Maintenance
Unsupervised Machine Learning is much more cost effective than Supervised Machine Learning because the algorithm does not need blueprints or understanding of the physical process to "learn" the behavior of the asset.
Increased Accuracy and Fulfillment Rates Reduces Training Time and Speed of Products to Customers
Measuring the number of perfect picks, volume of picks, savings by replacing traditional RF guns are data points that allow 3PLs (third party logistics) to quantify both a rapid ROI (return on investment) and TCO (total cost of ownership)
Smart Factories to add $500 billion to the global economy in next 5 years
Often described as a building block of the 'Digital Industrial Revolution, a smart factory makes use of digital technologies including the Internet-of-Things, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Robotics to increase productivity, quality and flexibility.
To 3D Print or Not to 3D Print?
New Evaluation System Will Help Answer Manufacturing Industry Question
The Blackbelt lets you 3D print really long items
John Biggs for TechCrunch: The Blackbelt Kickstarter will launch in three days and you can expect the system to cost about 9,500 for a desktop system or 12,500 euro for a larger system with standing supports.
Imaging Gets Personal: 4 surprising ways cameras are having an impact on our lives
One can only imagine where camera technology is heading if autonomous cars and smart fridges are becoming the new norm. What about imaging systems in your clothes, on your skin or on your pets? Its all in the realm of possibility.
Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing Jobs
Hermann Simon for Harvard Business Review: Only about 1.1% of the world population is German. However, 48% of the mid-sized world market leaders come from Germany.
Modernize Your Supply Chain
As automated production kicks in and increases the quantity of finished products, has the manufacturer considered the just in time inventory requirement changes necessary to meet production deadlines?
Gearmotors Thrive in Tough Corn Processing Application
The food production manufacturer previously used hydraulic motors to drive the conveyor system. However, the open environment of the application presented several mechanical issues for the motors.
3D printing gets faster, with help from a vat of goo
Ben Coxworth for New Atlas: A collaboration between MIT's Self-Assembly Lab, Steelcase and product designer Christophe Guberan, however, has resulted in a new technique known as Rapid Liquid Printing - it can reduce the time of some 3D print jobs from hours to minutes.
Desktop Metal Is Set to Change How Metal Is Manufactured with the Fastest Metal 3D Printing System in the World
For the First Time, Affordable, Safe and Precise Metal 3D Printing for Both Prototyping and Mass Production Will Be a Reality Across Industries - at Speeds 100x Faster
Automate 2017 Show and Conference Participation Hits New Heights
Automate 2017 show and conference broke all previous attendance records with show attendance of 12,960 people, which is a 37 percent increase over 2015.
Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse
Jason Del Rey for Recode: Amazon was awarded a patent on Tuesday for an on-demand manufacturing system designed to quickly produce clothing - and other products - only after a customer order is placed.
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ResinDek® TRIGARD® ESD ULTRA FOR HIGH-TRAFFIC ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS
To maximize the productivity of an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) or automatic guided vehicle (AGV) deployment, it's critical to create the optimal environment that allows the vehicles to perform at their peak. For that reason, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products, LLC® (www.resindek.com) created the TriGard® ESD Ultra finish for its ResinDek® engineered flooring panels. The TriGard ESD Ultra finish is ideal for high-traffic robotic applications characterized by highly repetitive movement patterns and defined travel paths.
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ResinDek / Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products
At Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products®, we know and understand the importance of having the right flooring product for the right application. That's why we offer a variety of ResinDek panels in different thicknesses, densities, and with different surface finishes. Since 1994, ResinDek flooring panels have been installed in distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and cold storage facilities for major corporations worldwide. The intent of Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products then and now is "We don't just make better mezzanine floors"¦We make mezzanine floors better". We strive to provide solutions that improve the ergonomics in work environments, reduce environmental impacts, and bring significant value to the professionals in many different industries.
