German engineering firm Festo has captured the imagination of many with its cooperative hand-sized bionic ants. The robotic insects mimic real ant behavior by making autonomous decisions that contribute to common goals. Ants employ cooperative strategies, sometimes involving huge numbers of individuals, to accomplish complex tasks that they couldn’t normally complete on ...
There has been a lot of talk of late about drones that could be used to help people during natural or industrial disasters, some of these ideas have even involved cockroaches that can be remotely steered via an electronic backpack. It would seem researchers in the US and Singapore have taken this one step further, by turning giant flower beetles into “cybugs”. The cyb...
Jorjin’s WS211x Sigfox/BLE modules benefit from the performance and energy efficiency of ST’s BlueNRG-1 BLE System-on-Chip (SoC) and the S2-LP sub-1GHz RF transceiver. These advantages have enabled Jorjin’s modules to deliver cutting-edge connectivity and great battery lifetime, targeting coin-cell -operated or energy-harvesting IoT applications. Fully programmable ...
Though the retirement had been long planned and with fair warning, industrial network users are just beginning to comprehend the ramifications. And it’s not that Windows XP will no longer work – it’s that Microsoft will no longer provide patches, security updates or infrastructure support, leaving industrial networks vulnerable to production disruptions and system downt...
Quick question: what words do you naturally associate with “Disney”? illusion, fantasy, innovation, adventurous? So do we! We can happily say AIREAL confirms our intuition! Disney Research delivers an inexpensive haptic technology, enabling users to touch virtual and dynamic objects. Children please stop reading, it’s time to reveal the trick behind the magic. AIREAL...
June 2017 - J&R Technology Ltd, a global leader and supplier of the security communication systems and anti-tamper Intercom, is pleased to announce their latest development in IP audio, their new Vandal Resistant IP Intercom solution. This weather and tamper resistant station is ideal for use as a communication, information or emergency point. It easily connects directl...
Other new features include design for additive manufacturing with overhang shape controls to help reduce overhangs and to automatically optimise the fit of PolyNURBS CAD geometry to generative design results with the new PolyNURBS Fit Tool.
The automotive industry is at a crossroads. Ahead lays the most radical shake-up in a generation, with disruptive trends such as electrification, autonomous driving and lightweight materials bringing opportunity and uncertainty in equal measure. It comes at a time when the demand for robots in the automotive industry is projected to more than treble, with improvements to...
“We are proud of the work we have done to achieve this goal,” said Bruce Hettle, group vice president, manufacturing and labor affairs. “We’ve made several improvements to our manufacturing operations – from the lighting we use to plant consolidations – all of which played a role in dramatically reducing our CO2 footprint.” Between 2010 and 2017, Ford has managed to r...
Temperature shock chamber is used to test the capability of material structure or composite materials to withstand the continuous environmental changes between extremely high temperature and low temperature during a short period, and therefore understand the chemical changes or physical damages caused by expansion from heat and contraction from cold in the shortest possi...
“Smart manufacturing” is almost certain to be one of those ideas taking hold of IMTS attendees. Even as manufacturers are still preparing for the fully connected reality of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT, aka Industry 4.0), they should be prepared to make the next step to Smart manufacturing, the concept describing the full digitization of sensors, actuators, de...
Material and surface: Housing and end caps made of stainless steel, material no. 1.4301. Blasted surface and electropolished. Function elements: Depending on the type with push button or emergency stop. Connection A: Plug M12 x 1 out of the attachment face. Connection B: Connection Cable 10 m out of the attachment face. Protection class: IP 65 (for versi...
Powertrain manufacturers operate in a highly competitive market and are under pressure to produce fuel efficient engines and decrease emissions to meet stringent fuel economy legislation. Development of conventional and hybrid/electric powertrains are complex. Simcenter solutions from 1D to 3D and Engineering Services enable engineers to achieve the best compromises ...
If the global engineering and manufacturing community plans to keep unlocking the full potential of industrial 3D printing, together they will have to keep rethinking the fundamentals of design engineering and digital factories of the future. The Global 3D printing community has grown exponentially since it was invented in 1983 by Charles Hull. The industry has establ...
Every industrial design group is always on the lookout for the best new 3D printer, one that's faster and more accurate than ever before. The faster you fabricate a new prototype the faster the suits can tell you to push to production or get your butts back to the digital drawing board. Sure, shaving off some print time is never a bad thing, but for a much smaller inv...
Radio remote control for pick and carry electric crane. The operator can assemble and disassemble the additional counterweight of the crane with extremely facility, in complete safety and the minimum effort. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to be informed about the publication of new videos -> http://bit.ly/2eGkf3b
The SQS –which includes IT services and goods across technologies, professional services, solution delivery and support services – has been established following extensive market research, which showed that suppliers wanted a more efficient contracting process. Now, once suppliers have registered and qualified on the SQS, they will no longer be required to complete a ...
Joining the DHL Innovation Center in Troisdorf, Germany, and the Asia Pacific Innovation Center in Singapore, the Americas Innovation Center will exhibit the technologies and innovations in logistics that DHL is already implementing across the region. On a surface area of 24,000 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility can host trend and innovation events for up to ...
The 13,200 square-foot JXC will serve as a space for customers to see, touch, and interact with future supply chain innovations. Its new facility is to be opened today during a ribbon-cutting event attended by over 100 JDA customers, partners, the Governor of Arizona, and other industry and government leaders. “We are proud to unveil our new JDA Customer Experience...
Dubbed the "future of procurement" KPMG said the solution is helping procurement leaders accelerate time-to-value, deliver cost savings, enhance efficiency and improve compliance through quicker application design, pre-configuration and operating model recommendations. Built on Coupa Software's cloud-based business spend management platform, KPMG Powered Procurement s...
In a statement, the company said the new initiative enlists an initial 13 SAP partners to develop and deliver new industry innovation solutions to help customers across the globe innovate faster and with less risk. The initiative expands the number of solutions and teams available to organisations seeking to innovate with SAP-certified technology from a global network...
“Ford has a long heritage and global reputation for building high quality, technologically-advanced SUVs that our customers want to own,” commented Steven Armstrong, president, Ford of Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The Ford SUVs we manufacture and sell in Russia build on this vast experience and are tailor-made to meet the specific requirements of our Russian customer...
Located in Faisalabad, the third most populous city in Pakistan, the plant will be strategically placed as it is around three hours west of Lahore and four hours south of Islamabad. “Renault is renowned for the safety and quality of its cars, and we want to develop exactly the same technology and know-how in Pakistan,” explained Yasser Alvi, CEO of the Al-Futtaim Rena...
These vehicle allocations demonstrate that economic performance plays a key role in ensuring high capacity utilisation over the long term,” explained Yann Vincent, executive vice president, manufacturing & supply chain at Groupe PSA. “Our agile production base, which has been broadened by the Opel acquisition, is enabling us to meet growing customer demand for SUVs.” ...
“Mahindra has grown significantly since the launch of its first models in South Africa,” observed Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. “In the last five years alone, it has grown its market share by a compound annual growth rate of over 4.6% a year, which puts us in a league of the five fastest growing companies in the same period. Much of this growth was achieved...
“Today, we break ground for the next stage of our electric model offensive,” commented Oliver Zipse, member of the Board of Management of BMW, responsible for production. “In this regard, we further increase the capacity of our local battery production. This enables us to follow the increasing demand for electro mobility in China.” The OEM has not revealed how many ba...
“This new investment will add to our evolving line-up of exciting new models manufactured in Europe and continues the transformation of our Craiova facility,” remarked Steven Armstrong, president and CEO, Ford of Europe, Middle East & Africa. “The addition of this second vehicle is a testament to the operational flexibility of our Craiova plant and reflects the strong pa...
“As we launch the new Santa Fe, [we will] take pride in every step of the production process – build each SUV as if it were your own,” stated Dong Choi, president and CEO of HMMA. “We must challenge ourselves to achieve the highest quality levels while producing the Santa Fe, Sonata and Elantra.” As well as making the new Santa Fe, HMMA will continue to build the So...
Production of 16 Suzuki models is currently carried out at three plants across India. It’s Gujarat plant is located two hours north west of Ahmedabad, and is 100% owned by Suzuki. The Gurgaon and Manesar plants are operated by Maruti Suzuki – a company that is mainly owned by Suzuki, but with smaller shares held by various Indian public and financial services. The G...
“We have always had the confidence in Thailand’s potential for domestic market growth,” he commented. “Its long-term policies to grow the automotive industry are also a positive sign for our business.” The OEM first started making cars in Thailand during 1961, and currently operates three plants in Laem Chabang. These have a combined annual output of 424,000 units a...
Today, a global community of engineers and entrepreneurs has emerged to develop Hyperloop systems that would send people and cargo hurtling through pneumatic tubes at speeds far beyond those of typical airliners. Dirk Ahlborn is CEO at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT), the first startup to begin developing the technology. "It’s something entirely new, so...
MPL AG, a key manufacturer of rugged embedded computers, announces QNX 7.0 support for the PIP30 Family. The embedded PIP30 Family offers CPUs up to i7 Quad Core and is designed such that the Fit & Form remains the same since 1996 when the first PIP was announced. Dättwil Switzerland, January 2018 The PIP30 Family comes with a large set of interfaces and leaves ...
The E2 MA series joystick is a new product by Pizzato Elettrica, part of the EROUND line of control and signaling devices. Unlike the other products on the market, the main innovation of the E2 MA joystick is the combination in a single device of all the features that are normally found in various products. Available in two different heights, standard (55 mm) and r...
Advanced communications systems must cope with harsh site conditions, but WiFI connections reduce the time workers must spend on the road between central office and mine. The hours saved mean less employee fatigue and lower vehicle operating expenses. The same wireless installations make it possible to warn miners away from heavy machinery at work or areas of poor air qu...
Various approaches are available to lower this total. Minimum quantity lubrication systems seek to reduce lubricant use by delivering precisely the amount needed at the cutting edge of tools. Another possibility is a switch to bio-lubricants derived from vegetable oils. A third approach, cryogenic machining, reduces lubricant consumption by using through-tool liquid nitr...
iFixit, the tech repair and upgrade website has claimed that the Apple Watch is strictly a short to medium option and users will not be able to continually upgrade their device. CEO Kyle Wiens is a long term critic of Apple’s obstructive policies vis-a-vis third parties fixing and/or altering iOS devices. His company provides free online repair guides for a huge range of...
