Lab Innovation Based on Toy and Material Handling
Features 4/25/2011 Post a comment How a flat-panel TV handling system and the simplicity of the Etch-a-Sketch resulted in the design of a miniature, automated, two- axis laboratory sample handling system.
Pile Driving Machine Design
Features 4/21/2011 Post a comment Sixteen precision 112.5-degree gearboxes regulate timing for the Octa-Kong pile driver that is being used to build the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in China.
High Frequency Hexapod Testing
Features 4/21/2011 Post a comment Hydraulic hexapod simulation table expands frequency range up to 100 Hz, increasing the speed, range and flexibility of automotive component testing.
The Pneumatic-Electromechanical Connection
Features 4/21/2011 Post a comment Flexible pneumatic technology offers multi-position, force control and industrial network support for distributed architectures to bridge the abilities of standard pneumatic and electromechanical actuators.
Choosing Electric, Hydraulic or Pneumatic Drives
Features 4/18/2011 1 comment Understanding how electric, hydraulic or pneumatic drive systems function is critical to comprehending their affects on machine performance, ease of use, flexibility and reliability.
Applying Lean to Product Development
Features 4/15/2011 Post a comment Rather than mapping lean manufacturing principles directly to product development, engineering teams need to consider information flow and knowledge capture to truly reduce inefficiencies and optimize the process.
RBC Series
Features 4/15/2011 Post a comment Regulated dc/dc bus converter combines high efficiency with wide input range for distributed power applications.
IEC61131-3 as an Integration Tool
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment Understanding the benefits of IEC61131-3 and why its programming methods are becoming preferred for mechatronic designs.
Designing Systems for Remote Access
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment Using standard industrial Ethernet technologies, forward-thinking machine builders can leverage an array of enterprise technologies that allow for their machines to more easily be used by partner service organizations increasingly relied upon by manufacturers of all sizes.
In System Integration, Software Rules
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment To address machine builder needs, the automation industry is increasingly focused on delivering application-specific software that is highly tailored to specific machines and easy to use.
Mini PC
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment With the latest Intel Core i7/i5/i3 Mobile Processor Family.
Digital Pressure Gauges
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment Gauges use a temperature-compensated 316L stainless steel sensor with ±0.25 percent accuracy (±0.1 percent optional).
Computing Advances Permit New Integration Answers
Features 4/14/2011 Post a comment From robots that can handle heavy-duty, yet delicate tasks to the integration of complex, modular systems, systems integrators are increasingly able to solve machine and production system design problems through the application of advanced computer technologies.
Boeing Eyes Next-Generation Composites
Features 4/7/2011 1 comment Boeing's next-generation aircraft, developed with NASA, will use up to 90 percent composites and be delivered as an integrated assembly, eliminating the need for thousands of fasteners.
Strain Gauge Technology in OEM Medical Devices
Features 4/7/2011 Post a comment Through its ability to improve equipment diagnostic capabilities and decrease required labor rates and field failures, strain gauge technology is often considered a technological secret of success among OEMs.
Level Transmitter
Features 4/7/2011 Post a comment Transmitter uses both capacitance and guided wave radar technologies to measure level and the interface between two liquids.
Fiber Laser System
Features 4/7/2011 Post a comment Combines a fiber laser source with a 12,000 ipm linear-motor drive system for sheet metal processing.
Toxic Gas Detector
Features 4/6/2011 Post a comment Monitors for small hydrogen leaks in industrial and commercial facility environments to detect hydrogen at 0-500 ppm levels.
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A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is
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