Metal sorting, positive Material Identification (PMI) and analysis have found their master: the Q4 Mobile is one of the most compact and lightest optical emission spectrometer on the market for these applications. Every element was designed to guarantee those characteristics: the 24kg unit can run independent for mains supply and the battery can, upon request, be built-i...
The Brain-Sensing Headband that lets you control things with your mind. Put on your forehead this comfortable, sleek, six-sensor headband and enjoy actions never experienced before. You will be given the chance to control games, reduce stress, improve memory and concentration. As if that wasn’t amazing enough, you will eventually be able to control devices directly wi...
Have you ever tried 360° filming technology? The bublcam is a camera with an embedded software technology that allows you to share everything around you through spherical photos and videos. Your Data can be saved either on a MicroSD card (maximum of 32GB) or to a cloud storage. Also via Wi-Fi you can transfer your Data or LIVE stream your videos to your computer or...
Stratasys used its FDM 3D Production Systems to 3D print more than 1,000 parts for the new Airbus A350 XWB jet. The sophisticated 3D printer allowed the aircraft giant to reduce production times and costs, as well as use new lightweight materials that have only recently become available to use with additive manufacturing. This means that the A350 XWB contains more 3D pri...
Senvol is making waves at the moment in the additive manufacturing world for its searchable online database that allows users to trawl through its archive on industrial 3D printing machines and materials, and the best part is, it’s free! The database was launched this week and is creating a big buzz in the 3D printing world. By inputting their needs in more than 30 field...
Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation, surrounds its activity with a noble philosophy: introducing excellence, refinement and innovation on the market. Linking art to vehicles appears to be a natural way to do so . It is surely not the first time art serves vehicle design but Lexus’ collaboration with Sergio Albiac is unique in...
The SAM 945 , the new, all-in-one Radiation Isotope Identification Device, RIID, from Berkeley Nucleonics integrates the portable processing power of a smartphone to maximize worker safety. Through a combination of radiation isotope identification technology and the latest smartphones, an operator can work in safety at up to 20 feet from the SAM and the radioactive sourc...
The GERSTEL ® MultiPurpose Sampler is the only autosampler that provides significant workflow improvements for both sample preparation and sample introduction in any laboratory. Whether you are interested in automating simple processes or more complex operations the MPS provides unparalleled versatility, ease of use, and productivity. Indeed, sample preparation steps are...
This week Qualcomm revealed its new fingerprint scanner technology and if the promo campaign is to be believed, Sense ID is set to be one the most sophisticated fingerprint scanners out there. It is the first biometric platform based on ultrasound technology and will have the ability to pick up fingerprints through sweat, dirt, hand lotion and other common contaminants. ...
Researchers at Virginia Tech recently oversaw a fire fighting exercise like no other, as the SAFFiR (Shipboard Autonomous Firefighting Robot) became the “first” humanoid robot to fight a fire. The program to build and test the robot has been in motion for the last four years and is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The robot which stands 5 feet 10 inches (...
3D printing machines are falling in price and rising in quality, which means that this mode of printing will dominate in 2015. Among favored models is the European-made Zortrax, which comes with a $2,000 price tag and produces quality prints, though it may lack certain features of others. The Cubify Sense is a scanner that allows users to capture and load 3D images of...
Google Glass has been the talk of the town for a quite awhile now, but rival tech firms are beginning to join the market with their own versions of the smartglasse. In addition, there is talk that other big players such as Samsung and Lenovo are developing prototype smartglasses to join in the race. With the battle to own the early ground heating up, it’s becoming more d...
The US Navy has recently launched the Navy e-Reader Device (NeRD), a kindle-like e-reader for its sailors. And no, it doesn’t come in navy blue. The Navy are bucking the trend with this one, as the new e-reader doesn’t compete with competitors on connectivity, nor does it push the bounds on functionability. In fact, the e-reader’s limitations were purposefully desi...
Google Glass is a technology that is widely regarded as a consumer-focused product. At SPS IPC Drives last December, Beckhoff respectfully disagreed; the German automation technology company presented a demonstration using Google Glass as they have imagined it for an industrial setting. Google Glass is a hands free, instant information hub that is wearable and, Beck...
For many scientists working in the field the thought of dragging around heavy and expensive equipment is simply unimaginable. Even the ever useful microscope may become a luxury they cannot afford. Researchers at the Pacific Northwest National laboratory (PNNL) have come up with a practical solution for this very problem. While working on developing a portable tool for f...
The VXC800 is a massive innovation in the 3D printing world ; it was the first continuous 3D printer. Its impact on 3D printing can be compared with the impact of Henry Ford’s assembly line on modern manufacturing! The VXC800 allows for building and unpacking to run concurrently. Simply put, the base materials enter one end of the machine, and the finished products ex...
For all you budding artists and serial doodlers out there, who want to move beyond the realms of 2D, comes the LIX Pen. This 3D printing pen permits you to draw in midair and create 3D designs. Taking inspiration from the 3Doodler, the LIX with its improved ergonomic design allows for more finesse when drawing. It is smooth, easy to handle and weighs a paltry 1.23 ounces...
In the field of shaft alignment there is a constant need for increased accuracy in order to achieve best outcomes. In this drive for increased precision there are sometimes hidden pitfalls, as developers may over complicate processes. However, there are certain companies who lead the way in developing high performance products with maximum ease of use. Fixturlaser, a glo...
Pioneers in autonomous mining equipment, Sandvik has developed the AutoMine product family for both underground and aboveground autonomous mining applications. In this video, they talk remote monitoring and localized hub control centers; take a dig deeper (pun intended) to learn how Sandvik is revolutionizing the mining industry with automation. Learn more on their Bl...
We come across a lot of drones in our daily search for content, and no doubt some are more impressive than others. Whether it is the “Gimbal” collision-proof drone that could improve industrial safety, or the seriously practical AirDog that captures your sporting prowess on the move and in full color. Lily, the new proposition from the UC Berkeley robotics lab, has defin...
A new generation of rugged tablets, smartphones and other IT devices have recently begun providing mobile computing to technicians and engineers working in hazardous industries. Mobile computing solutions allow workers to be more productive and efficient, yet up until recently many devices were too fragile to be used effectively in hazardous environments. Your average ta...
Several interesting projects have emerged in response to the Intel-organized Make It Wearable contest. The contest is seeking to support the evolution of wearables and is divided into two tracks, the VISIONARY track is looking for futuristic ideas, while the DEVELOPMENT track is looking for ideas that are both innovative and realistically feasible. The contest heavily fe...
As competition grows in the 3D printer sector the race is on to achieve faster printing speeds, for the very simple reason that time is money. Italian firm Dynamo 3D (D3D) has made great strides in this regard. Its new ONE-EVO system has a printing speed up to four times faster than the current industry average. This takes printing speeds from an average of 100 mm/s to a...
Check out the Black Hornet, a palm-sized drone currently in use with the British Army and destined to see service with the US Army. The norwegian-made drone from Prox Dynamics has its early origins as a toy helicopter. Its architect Petter Murren was the first to design a passively stable helicopter rotor system, and partnered with a toy company to get his idea of the gr...
There are new developments in the 3D printing/additive manufacturing field, as patents governing selective laser sintering (SLS) begin to expire, notably Deckard’s key patent which expired in January of this year. Now other companies are seeking to fill the space with newer and cheaper SLS printers. Uk-based Norge Systems has launched a Kickstarter campaign to get its lo...
Mcor Iris from Mcor Technologies is the lowest cost, eco friendly 3D printer available. The Irish-based company has managed to create a printer that merges high quality and affordability. The Mcor Iris prints full color paper models using Mcor Technologies innovative Selective Deposition Lamination,SDL, process. This process allows for the completed model to be easily se...
Check out the Therm-App from Opgal, an add-on device that turns Android smartphones into professional thermal cameras. Far from being a faddish accessory, the Therm-App is a high-tech piece of kit with real world applications in such fields as security, emergency and rescue or farming and veterinary, to name but a few. The easy-to-use device clips directly onto the ph...
Trumpf has recently launched the TruMark 6350 laser marking system. Forming part of the TruMark 6000 series, the 6350 operates in the UV wavelength, and therefore can perform tasks outside the remit of infrared or green laser light. This innovative feature is useful to manufacturers of electronic and automotive parts, where products are frequently housed in thermoplasti...
October 2013, North American Medit Inc. announced the release of a new compact snake camera, the SnakeCam-12, meant to be one of the most efficient available on the NDT (non-destructive testing) equipment market. The specificity of the SnakeCam-12 lies in the fact that two particularly bright LED lights were added to the six regular ones, for optimal inspection, no matte...
B&R Industrie-Elektronik announces its Automation PC 910 is now available in 5 slots, resulting in an addition to the previous models, the 1-slot and 2-slot. Therefore, it is doable to install up to five PCI or PCI Express cards. The device permits total freedom of use just by selecting the correct processor, memory and housing in order to design the adequate PC to meet ...
Motive, with its NEO-WiFi-11kW joining NEO-WiFi-3kW, delivers the ideal solution for permanent use of an inverter. Indeed, usage is now possible at any time, no matter the circumstances (technical knowledge, waterproof, integration costs, safety, accessibility etc.). Choosing to use an inverter offers a broad range of advantages (avoids energy waste, systematic, soft ram...
Is it just us or is watching the television becoming a complex and intellectual sport? While the variety of programs has increased, to a particular pleasant extent – let’s admit this guilty pleasure-, every time we have a remote control in hand, we feel as if a PhD was necessary to switch the TV on (not even mentioning changing channels!)! The Toggle system, by Carbon De...
China based Dexta Robotics has launched a funding campaign on Kickstarter to raise production funds for its Dexmo glove system. The sensor-equipped glove is designed to allow the user a more complete Virtual Reality (VR) experience, facilitating interaction with computer-generated items, by tracking hand movements and providing force feedback. Dexta is offering two types...
SAP have an announced they will soon begin selling two augmented reality apps designed for the workplace, for use with Android Wear smart glasses, this includes Google Glass and the new Sony SmartEyeglass. The new apps are called SAP AR Warehouse Picker and SAP AR Service Technician. According to Josh Waddell, vice president of the mobile innovation center at SAP, “Both ...
A team of researchers from Bell Labs has set a new record for data sent over copper telephone lines. The team based in Belgium transmitted data at a new record speed of 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps). They used two pairs of standard phone lines measuring 30 m (98.4 ft). To achieve these new speeds the research team at Bell Labs developed a technology called XG-Fast. It...
Novalia is a Cambridge-based start-up that is literally printing functional keyboards on plain photo paper with standard printing equipment. The company is using conductive ink to print out QWERTY keyboards with embedded Bluetooth low energy system-on-chip. In essence, as CEO Dr. Kate Stone explains, Novalia can “literally print touch sensors.” This low-cost, efficient c...
