B+B SmartWorx, powered by Advantech, has announced the release of its Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 Wireless Sensing Solution, offering advanced environmental and energy monitoring in both industrial and commercial applications. Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 models have the ability to monitor temperature, humidity and vibration, and can accommodate virtually any industry-standard external sensors. Connections can be…
Executive Edition — a conversation with Xometry
In this issue of Executive Edition, Greg Paulsen, director of applications engineering at Xometry, discusses additive manufacturing and service providers. Recently Xometry announced the acquisition of MakeTime, another on-demand manufacturing company. What is your corporate outlook over the next 12-18 months? We are constantly excited about the growth we see in our company and our…
Smart sensor for the Internet of Things
Photoelectric all-rounder BOS 21M ADCAPGenerating, transporting and processing information are central tasks in the Industry 4.0 environment. The basis for all the information is intelligent sensors which provide the required input. With their BOS 21M ADCAP will be showing a newly developed optical multifunction sensor, the BOS 21M series. The versatile all-rounder uses red light…
Computer Tomography looks inside additive manufacturing
Dirk Steiner, Business Development Manager for CT, YXLON Time to market is always a design challenge. The design team at Tooling & Equipment International (TEI) had just three weeks to cast, clean, heat treat, machine and inspect a motorcycle swing arm with an architecture so intricate it almost defied gravity. Created by 3D software design […]
Nano Dimension announces channel partnership with Fisher Unitech
Nano Dimension, a leading additive electronics provider (Nasdaq, TASE: NNDM), announced the expansion of its channel network with the addition of Fisher Unitech, a U.S. market leading technology provider of 3D product development software tools and 3D printers. As part of the reseller agreement, Fisher Unitech will purchase Nano Dimension’s award-winning DragonFly 2020 Pro 3D […]
What are your finishing options for a metal 3D printed part?
Most 3D printed or additively made metal parts will need additional finishing or post-processing to achieve a suitable surface finish. The media, compound, and equipment used affect how much material is removed. In general, most finishing operations will alter part tolerances, a factor to consider for parts that must maintain precise tolerances or that will […]
Why you shouldn’t worry about 3D printed guns today
Cody Wilson claims to be doing something revolutionary. And television news reporters, who have one, maybe a couple of days to try to understand the complexity of 3D printing technology, of course have fallen for his pitch. (3D printing sounds simple, but experienced users will tell you it’s not load and click simple.) The results […]
Watlow introduces new heater catalog
Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of complete thermal systems, is pleased to introduce its new heater product catalog titled, “Heating Solutions; Thermal Systems for Every Application.” Watlow’s new guide now has a sleek and modern cover design and a cleaner look on the inside, making it easier to navigate and locate…
Watlow introduces SELECT for heater, sensor and controller products
Watlow, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of thermal components and complete thermal systems, recently introduced SELECT, the company’s latest innovation that enables customers to quickly identify, configure and purchase some of Watlow’s most popular electric heater, temperature sensor, temperature controller and power controller products. Watlow SELECT is a buying experience allowing customers…
Advantech shows rapid market growth
Advantech, the global leader in industrial computing, is proud to announce that the leading research company IHS Markit has ranked Advantech as the 7th largest global supplier of industrial communication solutions. Attributed largely to increased demand for products designed for IT initiatives and generalized industrial growth in Asia, the 2018 IHS Markit Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure…
Pushing 3D printable materials to limits exposes unexpected properties
A project at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR) based at the University of the West of England, (UWE) Bristol UK is looking at 3D printing from a totally different angle – where the emphasis is placed on meaningful expression, rather than the accurate reproduction of digital data. A flexible Mitsubishi Electric MELFA RV-Series […]
How to 3D print a life-size Mammoth in stereolithography
Usually, you don’t consider using stereolighography for large objects, as most stereolighography 3D printers have a maximum build size of less than 18 in. cubed. So to used a stereolighography 3D printer to recreate a mammoth is quite a project. Since 1869, the Mammoth of Lier has been on display at the Royal Belgian Institute […]
The advantages of desktop 3D printers
Desktop 3D printers were once viewed as tools only for hobbiests. But that has changed. A number of desktop 3D printers are used by engineers for design development as well as prototyping. Listen in as Jos Burger, CEO at Ultimaker, offers tips on how engineers can benefit from using desktop 3D printers. He also goes […]
Utilities for Autodesk software
IMAGINiT Technologies’ customers who subscribe to Autodesk software have complimentary access to several new IMAGINiT Utilities for Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D and Autodesk Vault Client. With more than 40 individual IMAGINiT utilities now available, building information modeling (BIM) coordinators and computer aided design (CAD) managers can increase team efficiencies and reduce human error […]
7 points to consider with 3D printing versus injection molding
Any decision to use 3D printing, machining, or injection molding should begin with the answer to one key question– “How will the part be used?” Are you looking for a concept part or a final production part? Are you testing a material? Are you checking form-fit-function or tolerances? These are just a few examples of […]
Is the IoT hype or a good solution?
When the Internet of Things arrived on the scene a few years ago, it seemed like déjà vu for me, especially in application of discrete manufacturing. Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, connecting discrete manufacturing machinery and systems to various versions of Ethernet was all the rage. Back then, the goal was to…
New PAEK polymer for additive manufacturing
PEEK polymer pioneer Victrex is preparing new materials for additive manufacturing (AM). The first of these is a high strength material for laser sintering (LS) which attains lower refresh rates, resulting in improved recycling for unsintered powder. The second is a filament with better Z-strength than existing polyaryletherketone (PAEK) materials and better printability for filament […]
Dorner’s commitment to continuous improvement shown by becoming ISO 9001:2015 certified
Dorner has completed the necessary auditing steps and is pleased to announce its Hartland, Wisconsin location is now ISO 9001:2015 certified as of May 31, 2018. ISO 9001:2015 is the latest quality management standard that helps businesses and organizations be more efficient and improve customer satisfaction. This standard is designed to meet the needs of…
Ensuring CAD data integrity as it moves through the digital enterprise
The rise of model-based initiatives in manufacturing is increasing the need for model re-use. For many customers, especially those in the aerospace industry, stringent requirements demand a high level of data integrity. Whether for downstream manufacturing re-use or for inspection, there is a greater emphasis on the need to trust the CAD model as it […]
Bringing slip rings into the digital manufacturing age
Traditionally used to provide continuous power and data communication to equipment mounted on a rotating assembly, slip rings have been developed to help new and existing machinery enter the Industry 4.0 era with high-speed data connectivity. One company, Conductix-Wampfler, chose CC-Link IE open gigabit Ethernet for connectivity for its range of slip rings. Conductix-Wampfler is…
With embedded magnets, compact gearmotors offer wide speed range
The IPMax is a line of efficient, lightweight, compact interior permanent magnet (IPM) gearmotors with a wide synchronous speed range. These gearmotors incorporate magnets embedded within the rotor, as opposed to on the surface. No copper losses are experienced in the rotor, and considerably less copper losses occur in stator winding. The gearmotors can operate…
Position sensor for tall cylinders
The SGH50 uses a clever cable mechanism for absolute measurement of hydraulic or telescopic cylinders. The sensor makes it possible to measure distances up to 5 m. Target applications are agricultural machinery, construction machines, municipal vehicles, forestry machines, piston accumulators and other industrial applications. The SGH50 can be integrated into hydraulic and telescopic cylinders and…
Chip antennas fit tight space needs in medical devices
Traditionally, small chip antennas used in RF-enabled medical devices have required a designated ground “keep out” area to minimize interference from other components and ensure the ideal radiation pattern for wireless signals. In some cases, this reserved space can eat up as much as 15 x 20 mm of the printed circuit board. However, with…
Emerging materials that help make aircraft lighter
by Dr Richard Collins, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx In the aerospace sector reducing the weight is one of the greatest constant priorities. Due to the high technical requirements, economic and legislative drivers, and relatively deep pockets, aerospace is often the first significant adopter of emerging lightweight materials. This article highlights some of these materials at different […]
BASF and Materialise work to optimize materials for 3D printing
BASF is expanding its cooperation with Materialise, a leading supplier of 3D printing technologies. At the same time, BASF has agreed to invest US$25 million in the Belgian company, which is headquartered in Leuven. The two partners are working together within the framework of an open business model to continuously improve materials and software for […]