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Benefits of digital twins for rapid prototyping
Many organizations have adopted this technology because of its high level of accuracy and scalability, which allows for quick prototyping of ideas and improvement of existing product lines.
IAEA approves Fukushima water release plan
Plans to release treated water stored at the damaged nuclear power plant into the ocean will have a negligible radiological impact on people and the environment.
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.
Video: A guide to planning asteroid mining missions
A new web-based tool simplifies the search for near-Earth asteroids that pose promising targets for resources essential in space manufacturing.
Make It Now with Rapid Prototyping (July 9 -15)
Increasingly, manufacturers are adopting small, niche production labs or lines to facilitate quick, iterative prototyping. 3D printers, laser cutters, digital design and simulation are becoming more common and more powerful.
Comau and Fincantieri present MR4Weld, the first robotized mobile solution for shipbuilding
The unique mobile robotic welding solution is being showcased at Automatica 2023.
The four levels of fastener automation
Fastener automation is an effective way to get more out of a process, while enhancing reliability and increasing tracking abilities. While some class of automation is an obvious solution, the question then becomes just how much automation is appropriate?
Renewable Fuel Standards revised to strengthen US energy security
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has increased national biofuel volume requirements for the 2023 to 2025 period under the Renewable Fuel Standard program.
FPT Industrial showcases its virtuous remanufacturing cycle at REMATEC 2023
The company will highlight remanufactured engines and components together and its commitment to sustainability and to the circular economy.
Drop-in fuels flower from artificial leaf
Researchers have nurtured artificial leaf technology for the photocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide and water into zero carbon drop-in automotive fuels.
Video: Cobot automates fastening processes
The turnkey robotic screwdriving assembly cell can be implemented on an existing line or as a portable workstation.
A new class of sustainable aviation fuel
This methanol to jet fuel processing technology converts electrofuel-methanol to electrofuel-sustainable aviation fuel reliably and at scale.
Cactus inspires solution to prickly electrolysis problem
A catalytic structure inspired by the shape of the prickly pear cactus enhances the cost-effectiveness of electrolysis for hydrogen evolution.
What will it take for modern EVs and hybrids to become collectible?
Three major issues must be resolved before electric (EV) and hybrid vehicles assume value as collectibles.
Groundwater extraction shifts Earth’s axis
Groundwater withdrawal activity has caused the Earth’s rotational pole to shift over the last 20 years.
Configuration tool with many additional functions
The proven software now offers many additional features and optimizations, including better comparisons and rack-and-pinion drives.
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.
KRÜSS presents a new tensiometer and a QC solution for wettability testing
A new tensiometer for interfacial analysis and the world's first instrument for measuring 3D contact angle were recently introduced.