Smart Parts: Additive Manufacturing for Integrated Electro-mechanical Devices Date: 5/15/2013
Sponsors: Stratasys
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3D-printed electronics deliver benefits that mirror those of 3D-printed mechanical parts. Integrate the two processes into one hybrid solution to amplify the advantages in time savings, cost reduction and design flexibility to achieve unmatched efficiencies and create revolutionary products. Join us to discover what is possible when you integrate electro-mechanical design and manufacturing.
Trends in Motion Control Date: 5/1/2013
Sponsors: Aerotech and Harmonic Drive
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Industrial motion control often requires extreme positioning accuracy. Designers who build motion control systems rely on component suppliers to attain that accuracy through the use of motors, drives, gears, sensors and actuators. They also need those suppliers to help them fit motions systems into increasingly smaller industrial environments. In this webcast, we’ll discuss the latest trends in motion control -- the issues facing system integrators, as well as their solutions. Our experts will also stick around to answer your toughest questions.
Mechatronics: Industrial Automation Date: 1/31/2013
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Mechatronics, loosely defined as the combination of mechanics and electronics, is playing a big role in the world of industrial automation. Systems that were purely mechanical in the past are being infused with the brains to produce a host of advantages. These could include lower operating costs, faster time to market for end products, significantly more insight into inventory and/or product control, and most importantly, a lower total cost of ownership. In many cases, industrial automation designers just need a starting point. In other cases, a little more hand-holding is required. This webinar will provide the path for designers to "smarten up" their industrial automation products.
Innovation with Smaller Teams Date: 1/31/2013
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When searching for new sources of innovation, businesses must go beyond the walls of traditional R&D departments and decade-old engineering practices. Smaller, more agile competitors are emerging around the world and are proving that innovation can happen just as fast, if not faster, in smaller design teams. They are delivering disruptive innovations to market in shorter time periods and with equivalent, and in some cases better, quality than their traditional competitors. This is happening in established economies and equally, if not more impressively, in emerging economies as well.
Learn Why you Need to Utilize Integrated 3D Scan and CAD Design to Improve your ROI Date: 1/30/2013
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What if you could have full 3D scanning, CAD modeling, assemblies, drawings and rendering capabilities integrated into a single package?
Geomagic Spark is a dynamic new scan-to-CAD platform that allows users to quickly design in 3D from scans of actual objects. Geomagic's powerful integrated tool leverages an intuitive user interface and direct modeling capabilities to make design more accessible across organizations, bring products to market quicker, and facilitate collaboration.
Additive Manufacturing 101: How the Future of Product Development and Manufacturing is Changing Date: 12/19/2012
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Additive manufacturing technologies are also commonly known as "Rapid Prototyping" or "3D Printing" as well as other names. And, although they are still being used by design engineers for concept modeling and prototyping, that's not all. Manufacturing engineers are now employing these technologies for various applications such as jigs, fixtures, check gauges, and even as a bridge-to-tooling and low-volume end-use parts. This webinar will explore how additive manufacturing systems such as 3D printers and 3D production systems are changing the future of product development and manufacturing.
Advancements in Defense Technologies Date: 12/13/2012
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In many cases, the design of defense technologies is not that different from the design of other commercial equipment. But in other cases, it can be vastly different. One of the burning questions for designers is, "When, where, and how can I take advantage of commercial technologies in my defense designs, and what tradeoffs are associated with those technologies?" In this webinar, experts in the field will go through what some of these technologies are, where they are appropriate, and where they aren't. They will also discuss what's on the "approved list" and what's not, why or why not, and what the work-arounds are. This goes for the software as well as the hardware.
Expanding 3D Printing's Value Across Your Organization: Explore Mojo's Many Uses Date: 12/5/2012
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Join us for an introduction to the new Mojo 3D Print Pack, including how to save time processing files with Mojo Print Wizard software, sending jobs to the 3D printer, loading materials, and removing supports from finished models. Then get a look at how you can get the most out of your 3D-printing investment by expanding use beyond concept models and functional prototyping and into surprising applications throughout your organization, such as fixtures and finished goods.
PLC, PAC & Controller Integration in Digital Factory Date: 11/29/2012
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Programmable logic controllers, better known as PLCs, and their cousins, programmable automation controllers (or PACs) are often used for controlling various elements of a digital factory. While these technologies, especially PLCs, fall into the "tried and true" category, the specific applications within the factory are new and challenging. The PLCs and PACs (which should not be confused with each other) can be thought of as application-specific computers. They can handle a variety of tasks, which is exactly what's needed in the "factory of the future." In its most simplistic terms, a PAC is thought of as a high-end PLC. Among the technologies that will be discussed during the webinar is wireless. It's inconceivable to thinking about tomorrow's factories with wires running throughout. In that same vein, the security aspect will get a nod as well.
Extract the Maximum Performance from Multicore Processors Date: 11/28/2012
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Running software on a multicore processor can be fairly easy. The real challenge is getting the software to make full use of all the processor's cores. This presentation will discuss threading models for creating multiple concurrent tasks and parallel processing on multicore chips. We'll explore design patterns for increasing parallelism, as well as techniques to optimize cache usage. A worked example will be presented showing developers how to use advanced multicore-aware tools to identify opportunities for parallelism and performance optimization.
ABC's of Automotive Test Date: 10/31/2012
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It's obvious that that the design of today's automobile is quite different from those of years ago. What's not so obvious is that the cars of just a couple of years ago are quite different from today's cars, and the rate of change/advancement is picking up steam. This phenomenon is true for both the under the-hood components (both electrical and mechanical) as well as the in-cabin parts (mostly electrical). This webinar will look at both areas of design, looking at issues concerning safety, comfort, performance, appearance, and so on. We may explore hybrids, electric cars, and the tried and true combustion models.
Advanced LED Applications Date: 9/28/2012
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LEDs are becoming more and more commonplace, for a variety of reasons, especially the very low power budget that's required. They now offer more luminescence than in the past, making them real alternatives to both fluorescent and incandescent lighting. In fact, Audi's use of LEDs in automotive application has been a huge win for the company. In this webcast, we will review the different types of LEDs that are available, where you can obtain them, what you can expect to see from a technology perspective in the near future, and how to design an end product using LEDs. We will go through the various applications that are appropriate for LEDs, and some of them may surprise you. We will discuss the tradeoffs, as well as what other alternative lighting techniques are available. View today!
Vision Guided Motion Date: 9/28/2012
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Vision guided motion systems can automate tasks at accuracies and speeds that provide next-generation machines with faster throughput, higher quality, and lower cost. Today, the manufacturing community is under tremendous strain to maintain an edge in the global market by offering high quality products at competitive prices. To stay competitive, manufacturers are seeking solutions to improve productivity, lower manufacturing costs, and increase customer satisfaction with zero defects and recalls. Vision guided motion solutions offer manufacturers the means to achieve these goals. View today!
Mechatronics Opens Previously Locked Doors in Medical Apps Date: 9/28/2012
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The inclusion of mechatronics into medical applications appears to be a no-brainer. In fact, it's already occurring in two key areas—the devices that are used to treat and operate on people, and the devices that are used in and on patients. In this webinar, we will look at how mechatronics is drastically changing the face of medical devices, from the motors themselves to the smarts that drive those motors. The motors being used have come a long way in a very short period of time. They are smaller, lighter, more precise, and so on. The electronics that drive those motors have similarly advanced at a pace that continues to marvel. Hear from our experts on where this amazing technology will take us, and how it will affect your design. View today!
Advances in Skin Gentle Adhesives and Materials for Wound Care Date: 8/1/2012
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This webinar covers the latest advances in gentle, low trauma adhesives for wound care applications, including how to work with a medical converter to use them in your application.
Mechatronics: Advances in Robotics - Technology Trends Shaping Industrial Robotics Date: 6/30/2012
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This Design News webcast looks at the latest technology developments and trends shaping the future of industrial robotics. From advances in servo technology, to grippers and software innovations, robotics continues to evolve and provide more comprehensive solutions for manufacturing. The key trends in robotics today focus on use of more intelligent systems, high speed networks and mobile control platforms. There is a continuing emphasis on smaller footprint robotic solutions that maximize the usage of floor space and provide tighter integration with the manufacturing process. Plus, we are seeing increased use of new technology such as programmable safety zones and more sophisticated end effectors. With this panel discussion, we have assembled an expert industry panel to provide their insights into the technology changes that are shaping industrial robotics applications. Members of the panel bring their experience from different sectors of the robotics industry: a robot manufacturer, an end-of-arm tooling specialist and an experienced robotics system integrator. View today!
Building the Automated Factory of the Future Date: 6/29/2012
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This webinar introduces the audience to cutting edge technologies and processes being developed right now in research centers at DARPA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, some of which will be rolled out in the next 12 months. From “crowdsourcing” to adapting semiconductor fabrication processes to the factory floor to advances in robotics and 3D printing, the three panelists will discuss truly revolutionary developments that will redefine the meaning of the word “factory.” These new systems and technologies have implications not only for the physical structure of the factory, but hold promise for driving cost, waste, and time out of the manufacturing process. View today!
Microgrids: Building Blocks of the Smart Grid Date: 6/28/2012
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Advancing technologies in areas such as power electronics, control, monitoring, and power quality are paving the way for a smarter, more efficient and robust electric power grid. However, a lot is left to do before the smart grid can be fully realized. Implementing such a complex grid platform from a top-down approach may not be the best option either. Utilizing microgrids as a foundation for the smart grid could be the answer; a more bottom-up approach that could provide an opportunity to test and prove various smart grid technologies and concepts. This webcast will discuss smart grid topics, introducing microgrids and their benefits and how these small, self-contained energy systems could be the best solution for the next generation electric grid. View today!
Pushing the Envelope in Miniaturization & Motion Control for Medical Devices Date: 5/31/2012
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As medical devices have become smaller and mobile solutions continue to expand, motion control solutions have been keeping pace by delivering new innovations, smaller footprint packages and lower power systems. But the key with new solutions for miniature motion control is a much higher level of integration of the motion subsystem into the medical device itself. This webcast looks at how the latest motion control technology is being applied to miniature motion applications, the trends shaping development and how technology is contributing to innovations in medical and surgical tools. View today!
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