CARLO GAVAZZI is proud to announce the launch of the newest addition to its RGC Series Solid State Contactor platform. These single-phase zero-crossing relays, featuring an integral heat sink, offer the best in the class current rating of up to 37AAC at 40°C or 43AAC at 25°C. With the introduction of the RGC..32, Carlo Gavazzi…
3 phase SSRs for panel mounting
Carlo Gavazzi has launched the newest addition to its portfolio of 3-phase RGC3 Solid State Relays (SSRs). The RGC3.…48 Series, is a 48 AAC per phase rated device with a panel mount or thru-wall mount, natural convection heatsink. The RGC3….48 Series of 3-phase SSRs have been very successful due to their recognition as one of…
3D printing for show rather than tell
An often overlooked application area for 3D printing is the concept/communication model. Graphical representation of an idea often falls short of the impact of a 3 dimensional expression of the concept. Cars using 3D printed components have graced auto shows for years. What is more unusual —production of an automotive showroom model using only 3D […]
Dorner expands 2200 Series conveyor manufacturing to Germany for faster delivery to European customers
Dorner’s move to begin building its top-selling 2200 Series low-profile belt conveyors this month in Germany enables customers throughout Europe to take delivery of their equipment faster than ever before. Production of the 2200 Series is expected to start in mid-September at Dorner GmbH in Jülich, Germany. The low profile 2200 Series is a versatile…
Hand actuated rotary latch simplifies rotary system integration
Southco, Inc., a global leader in engineered access solutions, has expanded its line of rotary latches with a new version that can be triggered by hand via an integrated plastic knob, eliminating the need for a separate cable and actuator. The hand actuated R4-20 Rotary Latch features steel construction, providing a robust, long-lasting solution for…
EtherCAT G delivers next-level Gigabit performance
Beckhoff Automation announced new EtherCAT G gigabit communication technology, which takes EtherCAT performance to the next level by delivering the Gbit Ethernet speeds needed to support highly data-intensive applications. The latest industrial Ethernet technology expansion is not only compatible with the globally established 100 Mbit/s EtherCAT standard, but also provides the same familiar ease of…
Teledyne image sensors power cameras onboard NASA’s InSight Mission to Mars
Teledyne DALSA, a Teledyne Technologies [NYSE: TDY] company and global leader in digital imaging, is pleased to participate in NASA’s InSight Mission to Mars by providing color CCD image sensors for both the Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC) and the Instrument Context Camera. Teledyne is pleased to have partnered with Jet Propulsion Labs (JPL) to deliver…
End-to-End IIoT solutions with cloud software platform
Banner Engineering, a leading provider of technology for industrial automation, announced the release of the Banner Connected Data Solutions cloud software platform for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. The platform is the most recent extension of the company’s IIoT offerings. Paired with Banner’s existing wireless and sensor product portfolio, the software creates a complete,…
PQView DE web application for fixed power monitoring systems
Dranetz Technologies introduces PQView DE as a replacement to its Encore Series Software (ESS) for use with its power quality, demand and energy monitoring systems. ESS relied on Java plug-ins which are no longer supported in newer web browsers. PQView DE with its new look and modern design offers the complete feature set with which…
What is the most underrated or least recognized capability of 3DP/AM, (according to Nano Dimensions)?
Most people understand 3D printing, but may not be fully aware of how it’s evolved over the last decade. Among the newest and most underrated capabilities of additive manufacturing is the ability to print with multiple materials — combining metals, plastics and ceramics, for instance, in a single print job. Multi-material printing, and the ability […]
HPE Edgeline converged edge systems turn data into action from edge to cloud
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced the HPE Edgeline Converged Edge System solutions to speed the deployment and simplify the management of edge applications, enabling customers to act on the vast amounts of data generated by machines, assets and sensors from edge to cloud. Based on an open platform, enterprises can seamlessly integrate a broad ecosystem…
3M adhesive lab increases opportunities for hands-on collaboration with industry experts
As more and more industries are moving towards automation, design engineers are being challenged to increase production efficiencies and solve assembly challenges. Exploring new solutions and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible is the everyday expectation. That’s why 3M has developed the Global Adhesive Solutions Lab – to provide one-on-one attention and individualized solutions designed…
CC-Link IE TSN combines gigabit bandwidth with Time Sensitive Networking
The CC-Link Partner Association, based in Nagoya Japan, has completed the specification for CC-Link IE TSN. This network was developed to meet future market demands and includes Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology. It can facilitate the integration of Operational Technology (OT) and IT. With IP and control communication technology, it facilitates flexible implementation with various…
Ultimaker certified as part of Materialise 510(k) cleared Mimics inPrint software
Ultimaker announced that the Ultimaker S5 has been certified by Materialise as a 3D printing solution to create orthopedic, maxillofacial and cardiovascular models for clinical use when used in combination with Mimics inPrint software. The company partnered with Materialise to identify compatibility of the Ultimaker S5 with Materialise Mimics inPrint software to meet FDA regulatory […]
Special lubricant grease for small gears subject to high loads
Klϋber Lubrication introduces Klübersynth GE 14-151, a special grease for highly loaded small gears like those found in power tools. This product consists of a finely balanced combination of ester and synthetic hydrocarbon base oils with an aluminum complex soap thickener. Klübersynth GE 14-151 has a wide service temperature range, good wear protection properties and…
Injection molding helps inventors meet accelerated timeline
A Minneapolis-based startup has developed a “personal malt-house” for those who enjoy home brewing beer. This personal malt-house, the Acro, is from Sprowt Labs. Home and craft brewers have not had a large assortment of home breweries to choose from, which is one reason co-founders Brian Hedberg and Christopher Abbott created the Acro. Home brewers […]
Stratasys offers more 3D printers and materials for anatomical modeling
Stratasys is expanding the suite of 3D printers and materials for anatomical modeling that are validated by its collaborator Materialise as part of FDA-cleared Materialise Mimics inPrint software. Materialise Mimics inPrint is the first, and currently only, 3D printing software cleared by the FDA for use in creating anatomical models for patient care. PolyJet multi-material […]
Zuken, CADENAS and ECAD-Port announce component library cooperation
Zuken signed a partnership agreement with CADENAS, a leading provider of online component libraries, and ECAD-Port, a specialized provider for electrical components library services. The three partners will provide online access to free, validated, high-quality electrical component data to users of Zuken’s E³.series electrical design tools. The agreement will extend the CADENAS offering of intelligent […]
Engineering as a tool for medical innovations
Lauren Wickert Head of Quality Vesco Medical, Columbus, OH For Lauren Wickert, the path to engineering came through medicine. Her grandfather had a leg amputated around the time she was in high school. After the operation he received a prosthetic leg. “The mobility and freedom it gave him was amazing and that fascination with the…
Pursue something that both scares and excites you
Erin Neiss Systems Engineering Manager Meggitt PLC in the Aircraft Braking Systems division in Akron, Ohio Erin Neiss is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a BS in Aerospace Engineering. She started her career at Lockheed Martin Corporation in Virginia as a Systems Engineer in satellite command and control. While working for Lockheed…
PTC adds AI and generative design to its CAD portfolio with acquisition of Frustum
PTC announced that it has acquired Frustum Inc., an advanced generative design software company, for approximately $70 million. Frustum’s technology for generative design leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to generate design options. PTC says it is a transformative addition to the PTC Creo portfolio. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Frustum offers patented desktop and cloud-based engineering software […]
The Periodic Table of online CAD
Meike Franssen, designairspace Industry giants such as NVIDIA, VMware and Amazon and upstarts such as OnShape, FRA.ME and designairspace (the author of this article) are on a mission to bring the CAD industry to the cloud. We’re all determined to revolutionize how CAD applications run. To us, the change is on a Windows-level scale. The […]
Simulation for metal additive manufacturing
At the recent formnext show, AddUp and ESI Group presented “Distortion Simulation AddOn,” an ergonomic and accessible simulation module they jointly designed specifically for metal additive manufacturing. AddUp is a leader in industrial solutions for additive manufacturing, and ESI Group is a leader and pioneer of virtual prototyping solutions based on material physics. The Distortion […]
Enhanced Ethernet for a stronger IIoT: Time Sensitive Networking
As more devices connect to a network, top companies and consortiums are working to advance tools for TSN through participation in testbeds, plugfests, and interoperability workshops for industrial applications. Shrikant Acharya, President & CTO, Excelfore and Avnu Alliance Automotive segment member The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is no longer just a buzzword – recent…
Turning an idea into reality leads to an engineering career
Dana Hankinson Mechanical Engineer Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Berlin, PA For Dana Hankinson, a passion for math proved the pathway to engineering. When Hankinson was in 7th grade, her algebra teacher noted her math skills and suggested she think about engineering as a career. “At the time, no one in my family had ever attended college…