The F-35 Lightning II. (Image courtesy of Lockheed Martin.) Northrop Grumman is accelerating the production of the center fuselage of the F-35 Lightning II to a maximum rate of one…
James Anderton: Directed-energy deposition is a great way to build very complex, sophisticated parts with complex internal geometries out of metal. I'm with Melanie Lang, she's co-founder of Formalloy. Melanie,…
The new integration to the EPLAN Cloud is available starting with Version 2.8. Designers can make the schematic project available in the cloud from the platform for downstream company processes.…
The Model 71865 functions include two A/D acquisition IP modules for simplifying data capture and transfer. Each acquisition IP module contains a controller for all data clocking, triggering and synchronization…
Fitted with a 7th Generation Intel Core processor (Kaby Lake) and featuring up to 16GB DDR4 SODIMM memory, the PICO-KBU4 has the computing power to handle applications previously only possible…
This voice coil motor has a force to size ratio of 5.5 lbs (24.6 N) continuous force and 17.5 lb (77.7 N) of peak force with a housing measuring 2.000…
Dull, dirty dangerous and dextrous describe the four D’s of industrial robotics, pinpointing the sorts of tasks that robotic automation should take over from human laborers, freeing them up for…
SYSTEMATIX developed a VGR solution. Using a discrete distance measurement sensor, a Cognex In-Sight 8000 vision system with PatMax RedLine pattern-search capability mounted on a vertical slide, and a 6-axis…
Forming die created with Sciaky's EBAM technology. (Image courtesy of Sciaky.) Industry analyst firm SmarTech Publishing has issued a new report entitled “Additive Manufacturing in Automotive 2018” that examines the…
The industrial internet of things (IIoT) promises a lot about how it can help manufacturers. Streamlining the supply chain, allowing skilled staff to extend their range virtually, and providing deep…