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Precision Drive Systems launches VibeAid vibration analysis services
A new spindle vibration analysis service will help predict and prevent poor machining results, workpiece errors and ultimate spindle failure.
Optomec unveils vision for digital manufacturing that powers customers into the future
The company will pursue synergies between hardware and software to enable a modern approach to digital automation and digital manufacturing across its product portfolio.
Scientists create edible, transparent and biodegradable food packaging
To potentially alleviate the environmental impact of plastic food packaging, the team of CUHK scientists is exploring the use of bacterial cellulose (BC).
Prototype packaging promises to reduce foodborne illnesses, food waste
Designed to alert consumers and manufacturers in real-time of food contamination without even opening the packaging, the prototype packaging tray is designed much-like a boat with sloped sides.
Taco expands light commercial ECM pump offering
These self-sensing, close-coupled, mechanically sealed in-line circulator pumps exceed industry and efficiency standards with an advanced hydraulic design.
ARC executive interview with Jeremy M. Friedmar of Belden
Learn about Belden's transformation to a solutions provider and how Belden empowers its customers on their digital transformation journeys.
Kollmorgen Express Delivery shortens lead times for the company’s most popular motion products
The company has implemented a new classification for select products that can be delivered within an accelerated timeframe.
High-speed robotic parcel sorting system introduced by Ambi Robotics
Ambi Robotics has introduced its AmbiSort B-Series, a modular parcel induction and sorting solution designed to automate the tasks of inducting and sorting parcels into gaylord destinations, and thus automating the labor-intensive manual sorting of supply chain operations.
Automatic conveyor belt realignment system
Belt conveyors are essential elements of many industrial and manufacturing systems, but their efficiency and productivity can be significantly impacted by belt misalignment or deviation.
METCASE’s TECHNOMET instrument enclosures now with flat or sloping front panels
These desktop/portable instrument enclosures can now be specified with or without a sloping front for easier viewing.
i.Comp series compressors deliver superior efficiency and high quality air
These units feature a reliable two-cylinder, single-stage oilless compressor with an integrated direct drive motor.
A fine finish: New manual spray gun models from Sames
These models promise less operator fatigue while delivering energy savings and superior finishing quality.
NORD’s new IEC and NEMA input adapters offer increased technical advantages while enhancing performance and flexibility
The improved design offers added value with increased configurability and minimal maintenance.
The next WAT+ load cell offers more versatility, accuracy and measurement stability for narrow web applications
The load cell range is engineered for tension measurement for composites, wire and cable, converting, packaging, labelling and battery manufacturing applications.
Researchers seek to boost supply chains by recovering valuable materials from water
To obtain the materials needed to manufacture products such as batteries, magnets in electric motors, catalysts, nuclear reactors and other carbon-free energy technologies, the team is calling water an overlooked potential source of said materials.
Sponge-jamming device softens the touch of robotic arms
To achieve variable stiffness in its design, the team outfitted the end of a rigid robotic arm with the silicone sponge, making the robot-object point of contact safe.
Researchers eye bugs as robotic end effectors
The researchers selected pill bugs, also known as woodlice, as potential end effectors along with chitons, or marine mollusks, thanks to their reported natural reflex to grasp objects.
Comau unveils MI.RA/Picker, a fully automated perception-based random bin picking solution
The system autonomously recognizes, locates and grasps randomly placed objects at a rate of up to 40 pieces per minute.
Arburg at Interplas 2023: Space-saving and cost-efficient injection molding of Luer connectors
The company will showcase two-component Allrounder More 1600 injection molding machine, handled by a Yaskawa six-axis robot.
DigiKey partners with GroupGets to enable hardware startups to bring products to market
The crowdfunding initiative will allow startups to get hardware funded, produced and sold on DigiKey’s website.