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Universal Robots Doubles Production Capacity in CNC Machining Operations Watch how Chicago machine shop Fusion OEM increased productivity by adding four Universal Robots, equipped with Robotiq's UR+ certified Hand-E, Force Copilot, and Insights, over the span of a year. Running a job with this setup doubles production throughput and is four times cheaper than operating manually. Ready to get started? Download your free ebook on cobots: Can't wait? Request an on-site demo now:
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Researchers produce synthetic Hall effect to achieve one-way radio transmission BAE Systems demonstrates first integration of unmanned surface vessel with a U.K. Royal Navy warship Wow. Upgraded NIST quantum logic clock won't gain or lose one second in 33 billion years |
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Best-kept secret in the circuit breaker industry When STELPRO, a Quebec-based manufacturer of integrated heating solutions for the HVAC industry, asked partners all along its supply chain to identify cost-saving opportunities, installing NOARK miniature circuit breakers in panels on all their equipment was one solution that provided long-term quality and savings (typically 30 to 50 percent in price). NOARK's five-year warranty was a huge added bonus.
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| DOD: Next-generation air dominance will rely on data sharing -- not new aircraft | |
For about two decades, the Air Force has fielded both the F-22 Raptor and the F-35 Lightning II -- both billed as technical marvels. But what's next for the Air Force?
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New OnRobot converter kit unifies cobot tool connections In a bid to make robotic applications faster and easier to implement, OnRobot has created a unified mechanical and electrical interface for any OnRobot end-of-arm tooling (EoAT). The innovation dramatically simplifies automation. The Digital I/O Converter Kit allows OnRobot end-of-arm tools to work with a full range of leading collaborative and light industrial robot brands including Universal Robots, KUKA, FANUC, Doosan, Techman, Yaskawa, Mitsubishi, Kawasaki, and Nachi. Use one tool easily on two different cobots, or even use two tools in one cycle.
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'Blackest black' material ever discovered -- by mistake Engineers at MIT have cooked up a material that is 10 times blacker than anything that has previously been reported -- even Vantablack (from Surrey NanoSystems) that has been featured in Designfax several times. The material is made from vertically aligned carbon nanotubes the team grew on a surface of chlorine-etched aluminum foil. The foil captures more than 99.995 percent of any incoming light.
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Air Operated Conveyors EXAIR's Line Vac connects to standard hose or tube to create a powerful conveyor. The design features large throat diameters for maximum throughput capability. A small amount of compressed air is injected through directed nozzles to produce a vacuum on one end and high output flows on the other. Multiple styles available.
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First hybrid Lamborghini is fastest car ever for brand, uses supercapacitor for boost to 819 hp Lamborghini unveiled its latest super sports car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany Sept. 10, and wow, is it full of firsts. The Sián FKP 37 is the luxe Italian automaker's first hybrid supercar, fastest ever for the brand, and the first to use a supercapacitor (instead of Li-ion batteries) to boost its extra e-motor to a whopping 819 hp. There are lots of other impressive tech touches to boot. It's even got wings.
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Mike Likes: At Smalley, customized parts are standard The uniqueness of applications often demands a ring or spring to conform to application-specific requirements. Smalley can manufacture custom Wave Springs and Retaining Rings quickly and economically to meet your specific application requirements. Their No-Tooling-Cost™ process provides an economical alternative to produce a custom retaining ring or wave spring to meet your exact specifications. Customs can be produced from .157" to 120" diameters in carbon steel, stainless steel, or other readily available exotic alloys.
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Injection Molding: 9 tips for designing multipart assemblies Finding creative solutions to multipart assemblies can be tricky, but fortunately there are many different ways to approach product designs that involve multiple components. To keep things cost effective and efficient, simplify your design, don't make what you can buy off the shelf, explore all of your manufacturing options, and understand the rules of each part of the process. But like most design challenges, it's not as easy as it sounds. Great info from Protolabs.
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High-traction robot goes underground Recent developments in motion control and engineering make it possible to inspect and perform maintenance in compact sewers from the inside. The underground sewer robot is equipped with a swiveling camera and an air-powered milling machine driven by FAULHABER miniature DC motors from FAULHABER MICROMO.
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Low-profile rotary positioner with high-force torque motor is mountable on 6-axis hexapod Nanopositioning leader PI has expanded its PIMag series of high-dynamics linear and rotary positioning systems with a new high-performance rotation stage. The low-profile (1.1-in.) V-610 is equipped with a high-force 3-phase torque motor with direct incremental encoder for position feedback and closed-loop operation. Direct drive torque motors do not require gears and mechanical components, eliminating friction in the drive train. Despite its compact size, the ironless motor provides a peak torque of 1.2 Nm (10.6 in.-lbf). Ironless motors provide smoother running with better velocity control due to the lack of cogging effects caused by permanent magnets. Can be combined with PI's H-811 hexapod 6DOF parallel positioner, adding unlimited rotation to this compact 6-axis alignment system.
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No-wear flat magnetic angle sensors Novotechnik U.S. has just introduced the Vert-X 05E Series of magnetic rotary position sensors with compact, flat housing. Interfaces include analog, SPI, and incremental. The series is available in single and redundant versions. The sensors are touchless magnetic angle sensors with a permanent magnet that can be secured to an application's rotating shaft, so there is no direct mechanical linkage between the shaft and the measuring system -- and therefore no wear. Key specifications for Vert-X 05E include 5-mm profile, 0 to 360° measurement range, repeatability of 0.1° or better, and maximum hysteresis of 0.1°. Sample rate is up to 5 kHz, and its active measurement region extends to within 6 mm from edge of housing.
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igus ball transfer units ease move of high loads igus has introduced new ball transfer units that allow lubrication-free and smooth transport with a dramatic increase in load-bearing capacity. Ball tables are used if delicate or heavy goods are to be transported in different directions. The ball transfer units from igus are manufactured with the high-performance plastic xirodur B180, which absorbs loads up to 500 N (112 lb). The ball transfer units are lubrication and maintenance free. They also include stainless steel balls inside the roller to allow for smooth running. Based in Germany, igus runs its North American operations out of Providence, RI.
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High-speed image sensor for AI, drones, robotics ON Semiconductor has introduced the ARX3A0 digital image sensor with 0.3 Mega-Pixel (MP) resolution in a 1:1 aspect ratio. With up to 360 frames per second (fps) capture rate, it can perform like a global shutter in many conditions but with the size, performance, and responsivity benefits of being a Back-Side Illuminated (BSI) rolling shutter sensor. With its small size, square format, ultra-low-power requirement, and high frame rate, the ARX3A0 is particularly suitable for emerging Machine Vision, Artificial Intelligence, IOT, drones, robotics, and AR/VR applications, as well as small supplemental security cameras.
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First all-electric Porsches: Taycan Turbo and Turbo S Move over, Tesla. The big kids are coming out to play. The world premiere of the first all-electric Porsches happened on Sept. 4, and the Taycan Turbo and Turbo S are, well, electrifying. The Turbo S (which doesn't have a turbocharger at all!) will do 0 to 60 in under 3 sec. There are lots of high-end features, with a focus on fast charging and sustainability too.
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Army develops cold spray technology to repair Bradley tank gun mounts Repairing a 40-ton armored vehicle is a lot harder than having your car fixed at a neighborhood auto repair shop. Tactical armored vehicles require specialized repair procedures, which are very costly. But what if repairing routine wear and tear on an Army vehicle was inexpensive and as easy as fixing your car?
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World's smallest autonomous racing drone proves to be a design challenge Scientists at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands have created the world's smallest autonomous racing drone. The main challenge in making the 10-cm drone was using only a single, small camera and a highly restricted amount of processing. The main innovation was the design of robust, yet extremely efficient algorithms for motion prediction and computer vision.
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| Jay Leno's Garage uses On Demand Manufacturing | |
| A reverse-engineering workflow using Faro scanners, Geomagic software, and SLA-printed investment casting patterns through On Demand Manufacturing from 3D Systems helped Jay Leno and his team get this hundred-year-old Owen Magnetic electric car back up and running efficiently and cost effectively.
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