FLYING-CAM, a leader in design and manufacturing of unmanned helicopters and pioneer of professional drone filming services, celebrated its 30th anniversary with the World premiere of Discovery, its newest unmanned aircraft system. The Belgium-based company decided to turn to CRP Technology and its Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing process with composite polymers fiber-reinforced to complete […]
What Are Tapered Roller Bearings?
A key element of machinery designed for heavy-duty applications, the tapered roller bearing consists of a cone (inner ring), a cup (outer ring), rollers, and a cage. The rollers are tapered in the shape of truncated cones, and both the inner and outer ring raceways are tapered to accommodate the shape of the rollers. The […]
Zortrax launches refined resin 3D Printing & post-processing system
Zortrax’s new resin 3D printing & post-processing system introduces innovative solutions that cater to the needs of professional resin 3D printing users. So far, resin 3D printing has often been associated with producing prototypes due to a relatively low resistance of models, whereas the target parts were supposed to be 3D printed with high-grade engineering […]
igus shows the CO2 footprint for lubrication-free tribo-plain bearings
How much CO2 is released into the atmosphere as a result of plastic bearings production? For the first time, igus, the motion plastics specialist, is publishing precise CO2 footprints for many of its self-lubricating, maintenance-free iglide polymer plain bearings. Users can use these values as Scope 3 emissions in CO2 accounting for climate-neutral products. In […]
ABB expands the ABB Ability smart sensor to general machinery
• ABB Ability Smart Sensor is now available for industrial motors and general machinery including pumps and fans. • Helps detect potential machine disturbances and energy savings to help increase operational efficiency, predictability, and safety. • Quick installation and activation offer instant monitoring on ABB and third-party equipment. ABB, a global leader in technology, is […]
Tech Soft 3D launches CEETRON Toolkits to support CAE workflow
Tech Soft 3D, a provider of engineering software development toolkits, announces a new line of toolkits designed to fully support computer-aided engineering (CAE) workflows. Comprising four components, the CEETRON suite of solutions enables software engineers to accelerate CAE application development at every stage of the process. The new toolkits bring together technology from Ceetron AS, […]
Free metrology software
NextMeasure, the metrology software company that puts the user experience first, has launched its free universal software platform. The platform is for analysis and inspection applications using measurement points and point-clouds from an array of input formats and associated CAD files. Fast, reliable and compatible with all sensors and portable devices, the solution is the […]
Absolute rotary encoders make omnidirectional motion a VR reality
Encoders are critical motion control components that provide feedback on a system’s position and speed. They are used in almost every industry — such as aerospace, robotics, packaging, and textiles — and are building traction in virtual reality (VR) treadmills. VR treadmills let users physically move in real-life space while navigating virtual environments. But unlike […]
Interconnections for EV powertrain systems
Space constraints that characterize electric vehicle systems put special demands on connectors that must handle high power and rising data rates. Giorgio Potenza • Harwin There are six main systems directly associated with an electric vehicle (EV) powertrain. They consist of the onboard charger (OBC), the battery pack, the battery management system (BMS) that monitors […]
America Makes announces Fall TRX Event
America Makes, in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), will host the Fall 2022 Technical Review & Exchange (TRX) on October 18-19 at The University of Alabama in Huntsville. TRX is a technically focused event that offers content sharing at an in-depth level. It offers attendees dynamic access to updates, results, […]
igus brings shore power to U.S. ports with e-chain and specialized cables
The readychain iMSPO, a revolutionary mobile shore power source, is now available in the United States. Motion plastics specialist igus presented the technology at the September PORTS ’22 conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. The iMSPO (igus Mobile Shore Power Outlet) from igus is a self-propelled socket for the shore power connection of container strips. Based on […]
The case for mass finishing AM parts and components
Daniel Tweer, Managing Director, Rösler UK / AM Solutions Post-processing is a hot topic with additive manufacturing (AM) as the step(s) needed can account for upwards of 50% of the total unit cost for an AM part. So the drive is on to reduce the time and cost of the post-processing step in product development, […]
Low-load polymer bushing bearings increase motion system design flexibility
Thomson Industries, Inc., has added a polymer bushing to its line of state-of-the-art Ball Bushing bearings. It expands the company’s extensive bearing portfolio, providing design engineers a new option that helps them avoid overdesigning for low-load applications. Thomson polymer bushing bearings provide a reliable solution for machines where moment load is non-critical (30 to 40 […]
Convincing the Navy to use additive manufacturing
Essentium, Inc. announced it has successfully completed its initial participation in the U.S. Navy’s Repair Technology Exercise (REPTX) at Port Hueneme, California. The company’s representatives demonstrated to government, academia, and industry participants the viability and efficacy of its AM solutions to expand the Navy’s ability to perform expeditionary maintenance operations. Members of the Essentium team […]
Viewer provides over 21,000 Amphenol CAD models for hardware design
The release of over 21,000 new digital models is aiming to help designers bring their products to market faster. Electronic designers spend weeks modeling the electronic components in their circuit board designs, a time-consuming and expensive process. Modeling these components requires a high level of detail and even a single error can lead to significant […]
JW Winco introduces new high-end precision guide rollers
JW Winco has expanded its guide roller offering to include the standard part GN 753.1. With its entirely new design, these guide rollers have a special deep groove ball bearing of hardened roller-bearing steel. They are available in six sizes, from 0.866 to 1.969 in. (22 to 50 mm) in outer diameter. The bearing features…
WAGO gains new electronic interface product manager
WAGO has hired James Lubow as its new Product Manager for Electronic Interface. Lubow takes over for and will be reporting to Jason Schmid, who was recently named Director of Product Management. Following his graduation from Marquette University with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Lubow became a product manager for Dorner Manufacturing and later…
What are today’s challenges for MEMS? Pt 2
In contrast to the findings in Part 1, Yole Intelligence, part of Yole Group, analysis of the MEMS market was quite different [1]. It found that 2021 was an exceptional year for MEMS companies. Its annual and best-selling MEMS report [2], which was first released in 2004, projects that an almost $22B MEMS market will […]
Beckhoff to highlight ATRO, MX-System and Adaptive Automation at PACK EXPO 2022
Empowering leaders in packaging, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals to conquer automation challenges, Beckhoff will showcase flexible robotics, cabinetless control systems and adaptive automation technologies at PACK EXPO International 2022. The modular Automation Technology for Robotics (ATRO) solution will appear for the first time in North America at the show from Oct. 23-26 in booth…
Q&A With HELU: Robotic Dress Packs
Robots are an integral part of the manufacturing industry worldwide to the extent that they are indispensable. In production, robots and cobots frequently encounter each other, working and interacting side by side with humans, but also performing tasks independently. The latest industrial robots move in a three-dimensional space and can therefore perform a wide variety…
Researchers uncover how to 3D-Print one of the strongest stainless steels
For airliners, cargo ships, nuclear power plants, and other critical technologies, strength and durability are essential. This is why many contain a remarkably strong and corrosion-resistant alloy called 17-4 precipitation hardening (PH) stainless steel. Now, for the first time ever, 17-4 PH steel can be consistently 3D-printed while retaining its favorable characteristics. A team of […]
How to select the right roller screw size
Roller screw systems typically have smaller footprints and more compact designs than their hydraulic counterparts. One motivation to replace hydraulics with roller screws is to reduce bulky and auxiliary equipment and its associated maintenance without compromising performance. Roller screw shafts come in a variety of diameters and load capacities. Some are 3.5 mm in diameter with […]
Stratasys introduces FDM certification program
Stratasys announced a new certification program for Stratasys FDM 3D printer operators and engineers, the first in a series of certification programs for Stratasys 3D printer users. The program is designed to provide Stratasys customers with a comprehensive education that supports their adoption of 3D printing through the entire FDM printing process. Customers completing the […]
AutomationDirect adds more color options for large gauge MTW cables
AutomationDirect has added more color choices for Direct Wire 1kV ALL-FLEX MTW/THHW heavy-duty flexible power cable. This extremely flexible large gauge (8 AWG to 500 MCM) single-conductor industrial cable is ideal for industrial control panel distribution, VFD power feeds, servo systems, and non-traditional industrial applications, including uninterruptible power supply (UPS) and transformer wiring, battery chargers, […]
CONTA-CLIP KDSI-SR modular cable entry installed from the outside
CONTA-CLIP introduces the new, inverse, and modular KDSI-SR cable entry system for reliable sealing, maximum flexibility, and time savings feed-through for cables with and without plugs. The system is designed for installation from the outside of a control cabinet, enclosure, or machine. Part of the popular KDS Click cable management range, the KDSI-SR system, allows for […]