Gates announces the launch of the mobile version of the award-winning Gates Design Power, putting advanced digital design tools to support the engineering of belt drive systems on customers’ mobile devices. “With the launch of Design Power Mobile, we’re demonstrating our ongoing commitment to accelerate our Chain to Belt initiative, driving the conversion of legacy…
Design sustainable packaging with the virtual twin
By Raymond Wodar, Global Business Consultant — CPG-Retail Industry • Dassault Systèmes Most manufacturers know (or want to know) about the digital twin, which the Digital Twin Consortium defines as “a virtual representation of real-world entities and processes, synchronized at a specified frequency and fidelity.” The digital twin and its more comprehensive successor, the virtual […]
Clinker coolers get an agile twist
Claudius Peters makes the machines that make cement. Applying agile processes to product design calls upon CAD systems to optimize those machines. By Jean Thilmany, Contributing Writer Once used mainly to speed up software development, the agile method — which proponents say can slash product development time and costs — is making inroads into product […]
SLAM technology improves AMR autonomy
Dynamic warehouses seek robots that can adapt to change with minimal human intervention. With localization and mapping software, AMRs can build facility maps, orient themselves, detect differences, and share changes with their fleet for uninterrupted and safer operations. When people were building warehouses 10 or 15 years ago in the U.S., few considered employing robots…
High-fidelity modeling in metal AM
This article was contributed by Garrett Clyma, CFD Engineer at Flow Science. Melt pool flow dynamics is a critical and often overlooked aspect of the metal 3D printing process. Changes in heat input, powder, and alloy properties directly impact the melt pool evolution, affecting a part’s quality and mechanical properties. Since the melting process occurs […]
Teledyne adds advanced AI enhancements to its image processing software
Teledyne announces its Sapera Vision Software Edition 2023-03 is now available. Teledyne DALSA’s Sapera Vision Software provides field-proven image acquisition, control, image processing, and artificial intelligence functions to design, develop, and deploy high-performance machine vision applications. The new upgrades include enhancements to its AI training graphical tool Astrocyte 1.40 and its image processing and AI…
Gemini software provides visualization, simulation and streamlining of work processes
Mitsubishi Electric Automation has released its MELSOFT Gemini 3D Simulator Software to allow users to expedite the design and construction of manufacturing projects as they introduce new automation components to their facility. By connecting to a variety of software and factory devices, Gemini provides visualization, simulation, and the streamlining of work processes. Gemini operates using…
Zymbit Launches Secure Compute Module for Developers of IoT Infrastructure
New all-in-one Zymbit-secured Linux pi compute module for applications operating in zero-trust environments. Zymbit, Inc. brings their new Secure Compute Module (“SCM”), a Raspberry Pi CM4 compatible compute module for professional IoT and edge applications that require a high standard of security with long-term maintainability and cyber resilience. The SCM integrates the industrial grade Raspberry…
3D printing software for an open SLS system
Software manufacturer CoreTechnologie has entered into a partnership with printer specialist Weirather to realize an open system for SLS 3D printing of high-quality plastic parts. With the new application, the user works in the 4D_Additive software seamlessly from the CAD model until the dispatch to the Weirather printer. Full control and flexibility In the Build Manager […]
Simcenter helps streamline electrification engineering projects
The latest release of Simcenter software for mechanical simulation helps streamline electrification engineering projects, assists new aircraft meet margins of safety, simplifies durability testing across many industries and more. “Addressing complex engineering challenges such as developing products that are more powerful, yet greener, lighter yet stronger requires a fully-integrated CAE solution,” said Jean-Claude Ercolanelli, Senior […]
SprutCAM X Robot includes models of almost 700 robot mechanisms from world-renowned manufacturers
SprutCAM X Robot software, developed by SprutCAM Tech in Limassol, Cyprus, provides a convenient and natural programming environment that simulates the interaction between an engineer, robot, tool, and product as closely as possible. In 2022, the number of models in the online Robot library was increased by three times. To develop a control program for […]
A look at hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite
Open Mind Technologies, a leading developer of CAD/CAM software solutions worldwide, has introduced its latest hyperMILL 2023 CAD/CAM software suite which offers users new and enhanced features for simplified NC programming in applications ranging from 2.5D machining to 5-axis milling. For easy programming of recurring shapes with a single click, hyperMILL 2023 has a new […]
More flexibility and usability for mobile robotics with locator
With Bosch Rexroth’s Rokit Locator software, mobile robots can independently determine their position. Users no longer need expert knowledge or additional infrastructure to commission a mobile robot. Locator allows mobile robots to determine their position and orientation in any environment, simplifying the automation of intralogistics tasks in industry and trade. Locator is compatible with various…
New programming option for WAGO PFC200 controllers
WAGO is integrating the manufacturer-independent automation software, Codesys 3.5, as a programming option in a set of select PFC200 controllers. This software will help develop control code and visualizations for both simple and complex applications. Codesys 3.5 will allow users access to popular fieldbuses including EtherCat Master, ModBus TCP Master, and Server as well as…
Top five 3D CAD articles of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we recognize the five most-read articles on 3D CAD World. This year, we saw many software releases and new functionalities to improve the design process. Here are the most popular stories on 3D CAD software advancements. 1. The latest release of Siemens’ NX software Siemens Digital Industries Software announced […]
Using simulation to keep the holidays warm
By Jason Shar, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Consulting Engineer, Rand Simulation The holiday season is once again upon us! This means peace on Earth, good will towards others, and embracing the spirit of giving. For those of us living in colder climates, though, this also means the worst of holiday humbugs: your precious coffee, hot […]
ABB RobotStudio takes to the cloud enabling real-time collaboration
• World’s leading robotics programming software expands into the cloud with powerful new functionalities • Allows teams to collaborate on robot programming and simulation from anywhere in the world, on any device • New features include simplified interfaces, version control, and highly accurate simulation – making programming easier and faster ABB has enhanced its industry-leading…
Emerson software automates Purdue University’s DC-powered Nanogrid house
Purdue University is using global software and engineering leader Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) advanced digital technologies to automate its Nanogrid House, a living lab for energy-efficient home research. Compared to today’s homes and businesses that are powered predominantly by alternating current (AC) power, the Nanogrid House can shift between AC and direct current (DC) power, which…
Enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro800 Controllers save time and costs
Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation. The improved 2080-Lx0E controllers offer greater connectivity and design efficiency through the new Class 1 implicit messaging capability with up to eight EtherNet/IP devices support. The 2080-Lx0E controllers…
Zuken USA announces cloud hosted Project Management for E3.series
Zuken USA, Inc. has added cloud-based project management to its popular E3.series suite of products for wire harness and electrical cabinet design. Cloud Collaborator for E3.series is a plug-in that connects to Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure for project storage and management. Companies of all sizes can now take advantage of the convenience and […]
Smart mounting software helps techs assemble control cabinets
Control cabinet and switchgear manufacturing is under increasing time pressures and the lack of skilled employees may also be causing bottlenecks in many cases. This is where Eplan Smart Mounting comes in: the new software – being presented for the first time at the 2022 SPS – leads the way through the entire control cabinet…
ITI launches the latest release of CADfix PPS 4
Global interoperability solution provider International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI), is pleased to announce the release of CADfix PPS 4, the latest version of its CAD model simplification and file size reduction software. CADfix PPS helps plant and process, power industry, marine and offshore engineers achieve up to 80% reduction in engineering design labor and costs associated […]
dataFEED OPC Suite Extended offers additional security for data integration with OPC UA Reverse Connect
With the integration of OPC UA Reverse Connect into its dataFEED OPC Suite Extended V5.22, Softing enables secure communication between OPC UA components in OT and IT that are separated by firewalls or DMZs. dataFEED OPC Suite Extended is an all-in-one solution for OPC communication and cloud connectivity, providing access to controllers and IoT devices…
The top ten “green” programming languages
Software with the fastest execution time isn’t necessarily the greenest. Leland Teschler • Executive Editor There once was an assumption among computer programmers that a faster program is also an energy efficient program. The idea transmuted over to software programming languages—surely a faster language was a greener one, the logic went. That all changed in…
COMSOL releases version 6.1 of COMSOL Multiphysics
COMSOL has announced the release of the latest version of its modeling and simulation software, COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6.1. Every aspect of the software’s simulation environment — from the ability to perform multiphysics analyses to the functionality for creating apps — delivers feature additions and workflow enhancements. “This version provides our users with powerful multiphysics…