Pro-face America announces the release of the new PS5600 modular 12” display industrial PC. This new iPC is a welcome edition to the already popular PS5000 series, and is available in a traditional 4:3 or wide screen design. Focusing on modularity, simplicity, flexibility, and connectivity, this 12” display option can attach to any of the…
An easier way to remove 3D printed part supports
To meet the need for improving the process of removing support material often required to hold up a part during 3D printing, PADT, a provider of simulation, product development, and additive manufacturing services and products, developed its Support Cleaning Apparatus (SCA) systems. PADT announced that it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its SCA […]
GENERATE for Windows OS is an interactive Generative Design software
Frustum Inc., innovator of interactive generative design solutions, announced a new release of its GENERATE software. GENERATE represents a new paradigm for design, interactive generative design, which fundamentally alters how products are modeled for manufacture by allowing engineers to interact and iterate in real time with generative design models. As a result, engineers can develop […]
Boeing extends partnership with Siemens’ Mentor Graphics
Siemens announces that Boeing has entered into an agreement to expand its use of Siemens’ Mentor Graphics software as part of its Second Century Enterprise Systems (2CES) initiative to transform itself, and the aerospace industry, to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. As the world’s largest aerospace company, Boeing stands ready to lead the […]
What’s next? Swarm 3D printing, i.e., synchronized 3D printing
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a technology where two robots can work in unison to 3D-print. In this case, the robots are 3D printing a concrete structure. This method of concurrent 3D printing, known as swarm printing, paves the way for a team of mobile robots to print bigger structures. […]
Multicolor indicators and touch buttons with an illuminated flat surface
The S22 Pro Series bright multicolor touch buttons and indicators are for use on machine panels, cabinets, and other industrial control applications. These indicators and touch buttons feature a bright, illuminated flat surface and utilize RGB technology to produce multiple color options in each device with no programming required. Color options include green, red, yellow,…
Dorner expands 2200 Series Conveyor manufacturing to Germany for faster delivery to customers throughout Europe
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…
Design differences between plastic and metal 3D printing materials
By Gordon Styles, CTO and founder, Star Rapid The use of 3D printing in plastic is now well established for making rapid prototypes and, increasingly, as a means of low-volume manufacturing for relatively simple parts. Compare this to metal 3D printing, which has been in development for a far shorter period of time but ultimately […]
Software makes additive build prep of dental frameworks 75% faster
Global engineering company Renishaw offers QuantAM Dental software, which automates additive manufacturing (AM) build preparation for hundreds of dental frameworks in a single operation. The software, which was launched in March 2017, can cut preparation time from two hours or more with existing build preparation software to around 30 minutes. The 75% reduction allows dental […]
Intelligent machines meet their makers
Intelligent equipment developed by today’s OEM machine builders helps their end user customers be more efficient than ever. Using IoT technologies, these smart machines report back to their OEM makers with performance and diagnostic data to improve support. Benson Hougland, Opto 22 Manufacturing companies consider many criteria when shopping for production machinery. The equipment needs…
VisualCAMc – production CAM for Onshape
MecSoft Corporation, a developer of computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software solutions, announces the commercial release of VisualCAMc for Onshape, its cloud hosted, fully integrated CAM add-on app for Onshape. After an extended beta testing period, where the product was fine tuned to meet the demanding requirements and expectations of users, it is now ready for […]
Bosch Rexroth to supply motion components to BigRep large-scale 3D printers
BigRep, a global leader in large-scale 3D printers, and Bosch Rexroth, a leading suppliers of drive and control technologies, announced a development partnership: 3D printers by BigRep will be equipped with state-of-art CNC control systems and drives by Bosch Rexroth. “Across industries, customers are looking for reliable, controllable and efficient 3D printers to manufacture top […]
Safety laser scanner
The new safety laser scanner, PSENscan, from Pilz safely monitors up to three separate zones simultaneously, significantly increasing plant productivity. Up to four safety laser scanners can be connected in series in accordance with the master-slave principle, which reduces the cabling and set-up work considerably. Thanks to the free configuration of warning zones and protection…
Red Lion adds Sparkplug, Amazon Web Services (AWS) & Microsoft Azure connectors to Crimson 3.1
Red Lion Controls, the global experts in communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation and networking, today announced embedded Crimson 3.1 support for Sparkplug, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure MQTT connectors. The added functionality — for use with CR3000 HMIs and rugged Graphite HMIs and Edge controller — allows customers who have chosen…
Aras acquires Comet Solutions: Giant leap forward in simulation at scale across the product lifecycle
Bruce Jenkins | Ora Research “Addition of simulation management to the Aras PLM Platform extends Digital Thread traceability” was the subhead to the press release announcing this acquisition. Based on our decade-plus end-user research into the capabilities of Comet’s technology, we have to concur 100%. Aras, the leader in open product lifecycle management […]
Kurt DX6 CrossOver vise incorporates machinist friendly design features to expedite mounting, machining and part processing
The DX6 CrossOver Vise features strategically located holes for through the body mounting to achieve closer positioning of multiple vises with no need for space consuming toe clamps. The vise also uses sine keys which can be inserted quickly into pre-drilled dowel holes in the vise base for positioning onto t-slots, machine tables, grid plates,…
Inserts for plastic assemblies provide reusable metal threads
SI inserts permanently install in plastic assemblies to provide durable and reusable metal threads for mating hardware and allow for repeated disassembly and re-attachment whenever required. By promoting quick and easy access to an assembly, SI inserts offer highly practical joining solutions in contrast to fixed and unyielding methods, such as adhesives or rivets. Repeated…
RFID Read/Write Heads with integrated IO-Link interface
RFID is a key technology for Industry 4.0. With new RFID read/write heads, Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its IO-Link portfolio and taking another step toward efficient industrial networking. These devices offer an IO-Link interface (V1.1) in accordance with the international standard IEC 61131-9. RFID read/write heads with IO-Link offer simplicity and flexibility. With auto-start functionality, they…
Link3D And Fraunhofer partner to grow additive manufacturing In Germany
Link3D, a leader in additive manufacturing execution workflow software, announced its latest partnership with German-based, ACAM Aachen Center for Additive Manufacturing at TCT UK. The partnership represents a push for widespread adoption of additive manufacturing in Germany and Europe. The ACAM is based at the cradle of metal AM: The RWTH Aachen University Campus and […]
The digital transformation—making design and manufacturing seamless
“The electric light did not come from the continuous improvement of candles.” More companies are combining the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Generative Design and 3D printing into platforms that bring design and manufacturing closer together and transform these functions into a digital process. A number of companies are moving in this direction, including Siemens, […]
Expanding additive manufacturing capabilities
Safran Electrical & Power designs and produces electrical systems for commercial and military aircraft for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. An increasing number of customers requested parts to be made by Additive Manufacturing (AM). Safran Electrical & Power knew they needed to enlist an AM design specialist. Dr Mark Craig is the Materials, Special […]
Certified open source filament, PETg by IC3D
Aleph Objects, Inc., manufacturer of LulzBot 3D Printers, added IC3D PETg filament to their range of filament types available for purchase. This material is the second certified Open Source Hardware filament available on LulzBot.com. IC3D PETg suits mechanical and robotics applications with its combination of strength, ductility, dimensional accuracy, and high chemical resistance properties. The […]
FPM Modular Monitor series
Advantech’s IIoT Automation Group is pleased to announce its FPM series of modular industrial monitors aimed at factory automation and IIoT infrastructure applications. Designed to enable efficient operation and precise communication between operators and machines, the FPM monitors feature a modular design, an industrial-grade full HD TFT LED LCD that supports for both 4:3 and…
User interface update for SimScale for better simulation experience in the cloud
SimScale, the provider of the world’s first production-ready SaaS application for engineering simulation (CAE), announced today the release of their new workbench. The new and improved SimScale Workbench 2.0 was built entirely from scratch on the latest, state-of-the-art technology stack, with the goal of drastically improving user productivity by decreasing loading time and increasing interaction […]
Stopping 3D printed part defects before they start
Argonne National Laboratory is reporting a solution to the problem of ensuring the reproducibility of 3D printed parts, of detecting and stopping defects during the build. Researchers have added an infrared camera to the high-energy X-ray source at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source. This camera can be used to measure thermal signatures across surfaces in real […]