Engineering and Manufacturing

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  • Mitsui Chemicals America, Inc. receives APR Design for Recyclability Recognition for ADMER RA105A recycling agent

    The new additive improves the mechanical and optical properties of recycled films and also ensures process stability during extrusion with recycled content.

  • Tolerance stacking in precision mechanical components

    Basically, no manufacturing process or mechanical industry solution is perfect, which is why they have tolerances.

  • A greener route to heating and cooling

    A new magnetocaloric heat pump matches current vapor-compression heat pumps for weight, cost, and performance.

  • How digital twins can transform factory operations

    By simulating complex, interdependent processes, digital twins allow manufacturers to predict outcomes with precision, refine operational models and reduce system downtime.

  • FS-Elliott expands FSE-TurboCool lubricants and additives to elevate centrifugal compressor performance

    These advanced solutions are designed to enhance lubrication, improve performance and extend the life of centrifugal compressors.

  • Covvi launches its ‘futuristic’ robotic hand

    The so-called Covvi Hand can reportedly mimic intricate grips made by the human hand and can be used by people with limb loss and limb differences as well as used in material handling applications.

  • New material may pave the way for lighter weight body armor

    The nanoscale material is reportedly the first 2D mechanically interlocked polymer, and it features roughly 100 trillion mechanical bonds per 1 cm2 — the highest density of mechanical bonds ever achieved.

  • New Seco Helical Milling Cutter delivers three times longer tool life

    The new Seco LN4-11 Helical Milling Cutter provides up to three times longer tool life per edge and boosts productivity to achieve the lowest cost per part.

  • TÜV-certified training program for functional safety experts

    International certification course qualifies participants as Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) for electrical and fluid power systems in just five days.

  • Mitsui Chemicals develops Diffrar optical polymer wafer for AR glasses

    Equipped with outstanding optical properties, these optical polymer wafers offer users of AR glasses a wider field of view (FOV).

  • December 2024: A very bad month for aviation

    Hundreds of sightings of anxiety-inducing drones swept through the U.S. mid-Atlantic. Later, two large plane crashes would claim hundreds of lives.

  • TapX MTC — ANCA’s patented Motor Temperature Control (MTC) technology

    The technology enables the production of consistently high-quality taps by addressing a key challenge — thermal growth.

  • SPEE3D’S Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing technology successfully prints metal parts in sub-zero environments

    Tests confirm that the XSPEE3D system and Cold Spray Metal Additive Manufacturing (CSAM) equipment successfully operate in a sub-zero environment.

  • A new path to board-level reliability

    Discover how MacDermid Alpha’s reliability enhancement tool provides a head start into a larger journey along the path to board-level reliability.

  • How metrology will transform over the next decade

    As the manufacturing industry undergoes swift digital transformation, metrology is set for a significant evolution. What advancements can we expect in new quality systems, and how is the role of the metrology office adapting to deal with persisting challenges and seize industry-wide opportunities?

  • Open-source digital twin for mobility testing

    An open-source digital twin developed at the University of Michigan’s test center for connected and autonomous vehicles and technologies is now available to the public.

  • The PrevEx Analyzer: Unmatched accuracy and safety for maximizing efficiency and profitability in industrial applications

    The analyzer performs critical safety functions, protecting plant and personnel, while also providing the ability to increase productivity and profitability through process-control energy savings.

  • Sealing technologies for high-pressure and high-temperature applications

    Let’s examine the various factors to consider when selecting sealing technology for applications that require robust temperature and pressure management, along with an overview of four sealing technologies utilized in these scenarios.

  • Visually stunning: 2024 A' Design Award winners gallery

    It's one of the most prestigious award competitions for designers.

  • Optimizing warehouse layouts for maximizing operational efficiency

    An optimized layout reduces unnecessary movement, minimizes bottlenecks, and supports a streamlined workflow, ultimately lowering operational costs.

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