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UK-based, Domin, aims to disrupt the fluid power industry by improving the range of technology available and increasing sustainability. Whilst recent decades have seen swathes of technology introduced across all industries, Domin, based in the city of Bristol, believes that there has not yet been a single innovation that has caused significant enough change in […]

Encoders are central to motion control applications, providing feedback in order to increase system accuracy and reliability. As other components in motion systems evolve, encoder manufacturers are making sure that their offerings keep pace with these broader technological changes. For instance, the rise in high-performance networks for motion control is in part driven by the […]

Copper is one of the newest materials being used in additive manufacturing applications. But it can be a challenge to work with. Renishaw recently explored how to overcome some of the various challenges of using additive technology with this material. Key applications for copper material include heat exchangers and electrical components because of the material’s […]

Renishaw, the global metrology specialist, launches the innovative FORTiS enclosed linear absolute encoder series, for use in harsh environments such as machine tools. The FORTiS design is built upon industry-proven RESOLUTE encoder technology and provides high resistance to the ingress of liquids and solid debris contaminants. It features an extruded enclosure with longitudinally attached interlocking […]

InfiniAM Spectral, from Renishaw, is an additive manufacturing (AM) process monitoring software. Developed for use on Renishaw systems, the software helps AM users gain a greater understanding of their AM processes. InfiniAM Spectral is part of a developing family of products that help users capture, evaluate, present and store process data from Renishaw laser powder-bed […]

One of the keys to greater acceptance and use of additive manufacturing / 3D printing is education–helping those who haven’t been taught how to make the best use of this technology. Renishaw, an additive manufacturing (AM) systems and software manufacturer and user, recently launched a dedicated AM page on its website. The information hub was […]

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 2 pm ET / 11 am PT     The usefulness of traditional industrial robots, noted for performing repetitive tasks with speed, strength, and precision, has been limited by their inability to work directly with humans. The introduction of collaborative robots, robotic systems that can work safely in close approximation with…

Renishaw has introduced the RMP400 machine tool probe.Designed for small 5-axis machine tools, this ultra-compact strain gauge probe provides a reliable and precise touch-trigger solution for part setting, feature measurement and machine performance checking. The RMP400 joins the RMP600, OMP400, OMP600 and MP250 as part of Renishaw’s range of RENGAGE probes, which combine proven silicon strain…

Renishaw has announced a new generation of software for the company’s XR20-W rotary axis calibrator. CARTO 3.0 allows users to quickly capture and analyze machine performance data from rotary axes. For the first time, the Renishaw XM-60 multi-axis calibrator can be used with the XR20-W rotary axis calibrator, providing one easy to use and intuitive…

Atherton Bikes was launched in January by the Atherton siblings, Gee, Rachel and Dan and co-founded by Piers Linney of Dragons’ Den fame. The Atherton family are World Championship-winning mountain bikers who will race their own downhill mountain bikes during competitions as well as sell a range of bikes all over the world. Also partnering […]

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 2pm ET / 11 am ET     One proven method for illustrating macro trends in the robotics sector, uncovering novel technological innovations, as well as surfacing overlooked business opportunities, is to rigorously analyze sector investment. Investment levels are a key indicator of an active market and the unambiguous affirmation of…

Name: Sheila M Schermerhorn Title: South Central Regional Manager Company: Renishaw Inc. Degrees: AAS in Mechanical Engineering, Alfred State College Talk about the culture at your company. What makes it inclusive or supportive of women? What do you enjoy about working there as an engineer? Renishaw is a fantastic company to work with and for. Our…

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 […]

Bryan Austin, General Manager of global engineering company, Renishaw’s Medical and Dental Products Division When the European Union’s (EU’s) new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) was first introduced in 2017, it set in motion a three-year countdown to its full application in 2020. The MDR could be a threat to additive manufacturing, drastically impacting the way […]

Bryan Austin, General Manager of global engineering company, Renishaw’s Medical and Dental Products Division When the European Union’s (EU’s) new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) was first introduced in 2017, it set in motion a three-year countdown to its full application in 2020. The MDR could be a threat to additive manufacturing, drastically impacting the way […]

Bryan Austin, General Manager of global engineering company, Renishaw’s Medical and Dental Products Division When the European Union’s (EU’s) new Medical Device Regulation (MDR) was first introduced in 2017, it set in motion a three-year countdown to its full application in 2020. The MDR could be a threat to additive manufacturing, drastically impacting the way […]

At LMT LABDAY, the largest dental laboratory event in North America, Renishaw will show its metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems for the production of crowns and bridges and removable partial dentures (RPDs). Optimised for healthcare, Renishaw’s AM systems use metal powder bed fusion to build complex dental frameworks from CAD designs. Dental CAD files can […]

This webinar was presented live on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Click below to watch on demand.     Using metal AM in low production is possible but is metal AM ready for volume manufacturing? This webinar will present the Renishaw vision for Laser Powder Bed Fusion as just another tool in the manufacturers toolbox. From…

Renishaw, a British engineering company, received approval by federal officials to sell the latest version of its neurosurgery planning software in the U.S. The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for Renishaw’s neuroinspire software that blends MRI and CT datasets into a 3D volume, enabling neurosurgeons to identify and outline regions of interest. The approach is designed…

Other high temperature superalloy compositions have been based on the Ni group alloys known as Inconel, with the two most frequent variants being 625 and 718. The choice of which alloy to use will depend on the maximum operating temperature and the part strength requirements. However, in the AM sector there has been some initial […]

The Renishaw Equator flexible gauge is now offered with IPC (intelligent process control) software, providing the functionality to fully automate tool offset updates in CNC manufacturing processes. Improved capability in precision part machining, reduced setting and process adjustment time, and integration with automation systems are some of the benefits that users can now expect. IPC…

Renishaw, Inc. will move into a new 133,000 sq-ft office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, IL, about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product development, testing, warehousing and distribution. It includes the new U.S. Additive Manufacturing Solutions Center – part […]

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Renishaw, Inc. is preparing to move into a new 133,000 sq. ft. office and warehouse facility in West Dundee, IL, about 40 miles from Chicago. The two-story facility will be the company’s new North American headquarters, but also includes space for product development, testing, warehousing and distribution. It includes the new U.S. Additive Manufacturing Solutions…

Renishaw’s new XM-60 multi-axis calibrator is capable of measuring all six degrees of freedom from a single set-up, in any orientation for linear axes. The XM-60 offers significant improvement in simplicity and time saving over conventional laser measurement techniques. As demands on component tolerances increase, manufacturers are now required to consider all error sources from…

Renishaw is releasing a new version of its QuantAM software. This version is based on a collaboration with Spatial Corp, a provider of 3D software development toolkits for design, manufacturing, and engineering solutions, and a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes. The new version includes spatial software development tools such as 3D ACIS® Modeler with CGM Polyhedra […]

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