The Secret to Cutting Gummy Metals
The application of a permanent marker, glue or tape makes gummy metals such as aluminum, stainless steels, copper and tantalum much easier to cut for industrial applications. (Image courtesy of…
Microchip Technology introduces PAC1932/33 power monitoring devices
The PAC1932/33 devices include what is needed to measure power on a single Integrated Circuit (IC), integrating multiple channels in a single package for applications such as Point of Sale…
Schneider Electric announces winners of 2018 CAPP Awards
The annual competition recognizes Schneider Electric technology partner companies and individuals responsible for the innovations, achievements and service that empower industrial and infrastructure customers to turn their process automation investments…
Quantum Design to break ground on new Illinois headquarters
Currently working out of 4 different locations in Loves Park, Rockford and South Beloit, Quantum Design recognized that a move was necessary in order to become more efficient and keep…
ABB introduces ABB Ability Connected Paint Atomizer
ABB’s paint atomizer is designed to double the operating time between manual cleaning from two to more than four hours for the externally-charged atomizer. The entire ABB painting system offers…
Silicon Designs announces Model 2422H MEMS variable capacitive accelerometer modules
Available in eight models, with standard ranges from ±2 g to ±400 g, the Model 2422H series is designed for zero-to-medium frequency vibration and acceleration sensing, in commercial and industrial…
Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing Now Qualified for Huge Satellite Fuel Tanks
(Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin.) Sciaky, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), has announced the successful completion of qualification testing for its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) process.…
Airbus to Help United Nations Provide Universal Access to Space
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations to enable developing countries to access and use the International Space Station to conduct tests, analyze data and build…
Latest Production Tech: ABB Robot Controller, Makino Vertical Machining Center & More
ABB Robot Controller OmniCore FlexPendant controller. (Image courtesy of ABB.) ABB has launched its OmniCore controllers. The first variants of the controllers provide the ability to integrate robots into the…
3D Scanner Designed for Fully Automated Inspection Begins Testing
Thomas Hodgson, large volume metrology technical lead for the AMRC Integrated Manufacturing Group, puts the Hexagon Blaze 600A through its paces at Factory 2050. (Image courtesy of the author.) A…