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Cobots improve efficiency and reduce floorspace for electronics provider
Benchmark Electronics deployed six cobots for assembly and testing. Their results: greater efficiency, floorspace.
Researchers create technique for improving time-of-death estimates
Teams from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Amsterdam and the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) have developed a technique that improves the accuracy of time-of-death estimates at crime scenes to within less than an hour of the subject’s death.
The Pulse360: Industrial Marketers Look Toward the Future as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Plans, Part 1
Over the past few months, IEEE GlobalSpec has been tracking how industrial marketers have been impacted by the coronavirus. While things are far from back to normal, the initial shock of the pandemic has begun to wear off for many, and marketers in the manufacturing space are beginning to think about how the rest of their year might play out. As some businesses begin to reopen across the United States and around the globe, we asked industrial marketers how their 2020 marketing strategy has been affected.
Study: Zinc alloy automotive parts outperform aluminum alloy parts
Researchers from Cranfield University’s Sustainable Manufacturing Systems Center in the U.K. have determined that manufacturing automotive components in zinc alloys versus aluminum alloys could lead to longer lasting, lighter weight and less expensive parts.
An intro to mechanical brakes
Mechanical brakes are necessary in industrial settings for power transmission applications such as material handling and manufacturing.
Motorized linear stages for vacuum and ultra high vacuum
The linear stage family provides high precision, with repeatability up to 0.1 microns.
The igus® virtual trade show booth: Discover 100 new and innovative products remotely
Our booth is built and ready to go (virtually)! Discover top new igus® products here.
HYDAC debuts small directional control valve
Fluid technology company HYDAC has announced its HPK06 series of 5,000 psi 3.5 gpm directional flow control valves.
Pulsafeeder announces new valve
Fluid handling tech group Pulsafeeder has announced an addition to its PulsaPro line of hydraulically actuated diaphragm metering pumps, with the introduction of the Hypo Valve, which pumps effervescent fluids such as sodium hypochlorite.
Flowrox offers redesigned line of slurry knife gate valves
Fluid control company Flowrox has redesigned its line of slurry knife gate valves, offering larger valve sizes from DN 900 to DN 1500, which makes them stable and easier to handle and access to perform maintenance.
Automated Logic automates VAV unit commissioning
ACxelerate speeds the process and improves performance.
Companies in Japan jointly create electrified fabric
Two Japanese tech firms have jointly developed fabric that is electrified via the movements of the wearer and is capable of destroying bacteria and viruses.
Study finds Ohio hyperloop could create $300 billion in economic benefits
It would also reduce CO2 emissions by 2.4 million tons.
Scientists in Ireland develop UVC light-emitting drone to disinfect surfaces amid the pandemic
A team of scientists from the National University of Ireland Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) lab has developed a drone that is capable of emitting ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilize surfaces in public places amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch rapid UTI detection by fidget spinner
A new fast and portable point-of-care diagnostic for urinary tract infections (UTIs) makes use of the fidget spinner, a rapidly rotating toy claimed to provide an antidote for anxiety and hyperactivity.
Oxygen8 is a fresh take on HVAC
Dedicated outdoor air systems address the current priorities of building operators and occupants.
How factory workers can de-stress after a long shift
Stress is a productivity killer in virtually any industry, and this is no less true for factory workers engaged in physically taxing, repetitive, and monotonous work. So how can factory workers de-stress following long shifts?
Companies develop airline seats to encourage travel amid global pandemic
In a bid to ensure the safety of those flying amid a global pandemic, two companies have collaborated on the design for a seat divider to maintain social distancing requirements in airplanes.
How to install your Deublin rotary union
Deublin is the world leader in manufacturing rotary unions and electrical slip rings. Find a solution from our 2,000 unions or contact our team for a custom application.
Manufacturing tech company creates robotic automation workstation for manufacturing
Manufacturing tech company Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) has developed a portable robotic automation workstation for the manufacturing space.