COMSOL, the maker of the COMSOL Multiphysics simulation software, has opened registration for COMSOL Day: Version 6.0, a series of online events held around the world for the computer-aided engineering (CAE) market. Starting on January 27, there will be four events to introduce COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.0 to a global, multiphysics simulation community of innovators […]

Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. A classic engineering objective is to figure out a way to get one set of wires to provide a second function at little cost. This second part in the series looks at phantom power in more detail. […]

With a multi–axis sensor design, a single load cell sensor can measure 3 axes of force and 3 torque moments simultaneously. These sensors consist of multiple bridges that precisely measure the applied force from one direction with minimal crosstalk from the other axes. Using a multi-axis sensor, forces can be measured simultaneously in three mutually […]

MakerBot, a Stratasys company, is expanding its offering of advanced engineering materials for the MakerBot METHOD 3D printing platform with the addition of three new LUVOCOMs 3F materials from LEHVOSS Group, a leading provider of high-performance thermoplastics for industrial sectors. This brings the number of METHOD materials up to 30, giving customers an even wider […]

Lettuce is a valuable crop in Europe and the USA. But labor shortages make it difficult to harvest this valuable field vegetable, as sourcing sufficient seasonal labor to meet harvesting commitments is one of the sector’s biggest challenges. Moreover, with wage inflation rising faster than producer prices, margins are very tight. In England, agricultural technology […]

c3controls, a leading manufacturer of industrial control products, is launching an upgraded line of IEC Pilot Devices, with the new Series GT directly replacing the 22mm IEC Pilot Devices – Series B products. The c3controls IEC pilot device line features pilot lights, push buttons, selector switches, and E-Stops, with a wide range of variations and…

With the new TF6105 function, Beckhoff now offers direct integration of OPC UA Pub/Sub communication into the TwinCAT 3 runtime. This new capability establishes straightforward and secure machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud (D2C) scenarios based on the OPC UA Pub/Sub specification. With a new extension of the OPC UA specification, which Beckhoff played a prominent role…

US Digital has expanded its line of miniature encoders with a new shafted encoder. The S16 Micro Optical Shaft Encoder is about 40 percent smaller than US Digital’s next smallest shafted encoder, the S4T, but comes with higher resolution — up to 4,096 CPR before quadrature — and comes with index. “This is going to […]

The Industrial Revolution or what we might call Industry 1.0 started over 250 years ago. In 1771 Richard Arkwright, today known as Father of the Factory System, used water to power the first fully automated spinning mill. One hundred years later, the automotive assembly line initiated the Second Industrial Revolution or Industry 2.0 with significantly […]

EXAIR now offers static eliminating Super Ion Air Knives that range from 3-in. (76 mm) through a maximum length of 108-in. (2743 mm). One-piece construction ensures seamless airflow and eliminates coupling multiple short-length air knives together. One-piece construction also decreases overall height by ½-in. making it better for tight spaces. The Long Super Ion Air…

Using one wire in two very different roles is widely done, requiring some simple circuity and basic components. It makes a lot of sense to use an individual single copper cable and its connection between two points to do more than it initially intended, especially if that additional function is aligned with the primary function […]

Newly expanding to an 18,000 sq. ft. facility in the scenic, bustling seaport city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, IPSUMM is a growing multi-divisional product development company. IPSUMM’s business units serve the manufacturing sector with equipment and services including die-cutting, capital machinery, automation support, and a full-service machine shop. According to company President & CEO John…

  Recirculating Slide Guides Recirculating slide guides excel in three areas: applications needing longer strokes, designs with space constraints and configurations where cost is a primary concern. Because of the unique design, travels are only limited by the maximum rail length of each profile size.

Located in the heart of the UK’s auto industry, Vital Auto is an industrial design studio with expertise in automotive design. The company’s clientele includes many of the major automotive manufacturers, such as Volvo, Nissan, Lotus, McLaren, Geely, TATA, and more. “Clients typically come to us to try and push the boundaries of what’s possible […]

Throughout 2021, the world continued its accelerated shift to digital, on-demand manufacturing as part of an industry-wide transformation and in response to near-term pressures like the pandemic and supply chain disruption. In its Year in Review, Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem (DME) Fictiv highlighted its primary role in this growth and the impact on its own business […]

Traco Power (Baar, Switzerland) has announced its newest high efficiency, miniaturized ac/dc power supplies: the TPP 180 series for medical and industrial and TPI 180 for industrial. The power supplies measure only 2-by-3-by-1.24 inches in the open-frame version — with global safety approvals for medical or industrial markets. They come in 16 standard models with single…

With the new TF6105 function, Beckhoff now offers direct integration of OPC UA Pub/Sub communication into the TwinCAT 3 runtime. This new capability establishes straightforward and secure machine-to-machine (M2M) and device-to-cloud (D2C) scenarios based on the OPC UA Pub/Sub specification. With a new extension of the OPC UA specification, which Beckhoff played a prominent role…

Electromechanical Plug-In Relays come with screw and push-in terminal sockets and accessories that include busbars, retention clips, ID tags, and protection module. The slim, compact design of the RPYS is ideal for electronic and automation panels with limited space. Its 13-mm-wide footprint saves customers more than 30% of utilized space when compared to other industrial…

A wear-resistant bearing material produced by Vesconite Bearings, Hitemp 150, has been certified for drinking water use by the Water Regulations Approval Scheme (WRAS). WRAS is an independent UK certification body for plumbing products and materials. It informed Vesconite that Hitemp 150 “is suitable for contact with wholesome water for domestic purposes”. Hitemp 150 components […]

A full line of miniature high-precision sapphire and ruby balls for use in instruments, metering equipment, and other precision mechanisms where low friction bearings, long-life, and dimensional accuracy are important, have been introduced by Meller Optics, Inc. of Providence, Rhode Island. Meller Sapphire and Ruby Balls are single crystal materials with zero porosity, that are […]

B9Creations launched an elastomeric resin called BioRes – Silicone. This new addition to its suite of biocompatible 3D printing materials enables custom medical and consumer tech applications for comfortable skin contact products, such as headphones, hearing aids, wristbands, attachments for wearables, silicone components for medical devices, and more. Offering a unique combination of biocompatibility, high […]

The advantages of additive manufacturing (AM) best come in play when components are designed from the ground up specifically for this process. This fact is well-known. But how this aspect, combined with other optimization measures, can positively influence both the technical properties and the costs of the finished component, may come as a surprise to […]

Providing prototyping and production services for demanding industries, such as aerospace and defense, requires a bit more capability and attention to detail from service providers than with the usual customer. Such industries require that parts be 100% right, with zero defects, the first time, every time. To meet these demands, service providers often use a […]

Body-contoured ERGO-CASE enclosures now offer an even wider choice of options. They can be worn on the wrist or arm, clipped to a belt or pocket – or wall mounted for easy charging and data transfer. Comfortable ERGO-CASE is ideal for mobile data recording, medical and laboratory electronics, measuring technology, IoT/IIoT, storage and sales logistics,…

The new HYJ Series 304 stainless steel enclosures are designed for use in manufacturing areas where maintaining hygiene standards and avoiding contamination build-up are critical considerations. They meet UL 508A Type 3R, 12, 4 and 4X, NSF – ANSI 169 and IEC 60529 IP69/IP69K. They withstand regular high temperature, high pressure washdown and there are…