RAASM offers for each product of its catalogue a page containing a technical exploded view of the article and the available spare parts. This documentation has been studied and realized with precision in order to offer the user a practical, fast and intuitive tool useful to show the composition of the article and to identify the available spare parts divided into sing...
The video shows the inclination of a workbench’s shelf , one of the most requested application by our customers. The workbench is realized with structural aluminium profile e various accessories, such as shelves, led ceiling light, electrical system. This system allows the inclination of a component (in the case a support shelf), thanks to fixing angle 45×45, in or...
When one of the UK's largest component suppliers to the Automotive Industry required a new solution to help improve their quality auditing operations, they turned to Crane Electronics to provide an efficient torque management process. Utilising our innovative products and bespoke software system, we were able to implement a solution that increased the efficiency of t...
Ever since 400,000 people put down US$1,000 each to pre-order a Tesla Model 5 in April 2016, the automotive industry has known one thing—consumers want electric vehicles, and they want them sooner than anyone expected. Since just 1% of the 89 million vehicles projected to be manufactured this year are electric, some serious supply-side innovation is required. Towards ...
If you quarry rock originally formed from the rapid cooling of magnesium- and iron-rich lava, and find a way to produce fibers from this rock, it should come as no surprise that the fiber would exhibit excellent thermal insulation and fire resistance properties, as well as very high service temperatures. These key properties have made basalt fiber a standard material for...
While it may have been over-hyped as a potential consumer product, 3D printing—better known in industry as additive manufacturing—was all the rage at Düsseldorf’s K Fair 2016. Many different 3D printing powders were launched, alongside some world firsts. Beyond Prototypes Until now, 3D printing has been viewed primarily as a way to develop prototypes quickly and affo...
The HYTORC Washer can replace any standard hardened washer on almost all bolting applications making your job immediately safer, quicker and precise. It is the simplest upgrade for instant improvements in safety, speed and accuracy. This unique, patented system eliminates the need for reaction arms and other custom fixtures required to hold the tool in place. Addition...
For over 25 years, ARaymond’s research and development team have been designing innovative quick assembly solutions for fluid on the automotive industry. Specialising in robust, reliable and safe assembly solutions designed to meet industry standards and key market trends, ARaymond has the largest range of Quick Connectors currently available on the market. “Robust co...
The dispensing and application of sealant and sealing compounds in conventional aircraft construction is a complex process that can be significantly improved in many ways. In the construction of aircraft in the early 20th century, seals in aircraft tanks or fuel lines, for example, were usually rubber sheets cut into shape. The introduction and development of aliphatic ...
Nanomaterials possess specific properties at the nanometer length scale, roughly 1 to 100 nm, explains Mark T. Swihart, executive director of New York State Center of Excellence in Materials Informatics. These could be colloids or powders of individual particles in that size range, but could also be larger materials with pores or other key property-determining feature...
Malfunctions due to deficient lubrication cause $240 billion in damage in the U.S. every year, and the resource waste resulting from excess friction exceeds 6% of GDP. High-performance lubricants are now being produced. But best practices also include reducing lubrication or even eliminating the need for it altogether. Oil-Free Air Atlas Copco has pioneered the devel...
The Lifeblood of the Airplane Dave Nickson co-founded U.K.-based Sil-Mid, which stocks a wide range of lubricants from manufacturers including Shell Aviation and Henkel Bonderite. He explains that the safe operation of the aircraft depends on lubricants that respond to the higher standards. An example of this is the aircraft’s wheel bearing grease. For several hours ...
The procedure involves melting together different materials (powdered titanium and aluminum, for example) on a substrate to form a single part. It is when the part cools down that this innovation gets interesting. Differential cooling of the layers causes the part to bend or curve in a particular way. These introduced internal stresses result in parts that are stronge...
British company Steelman 3D offers filaments, build plates and even a 3D printing service. In 2015, the company also started a successful Kickstarter campaign for a dedicated finishing tool for 3D prints called “Modifi3D”. Three years later the company now extends its lineup with the “Modifi3d Pro”, which is now available on Kickstarter. At the time of writing, the go...
Henry Ford was always interested in using sustainable materials in his cars. In the 1940s, the prototype “soybean car” used soy-based plastic panels over a metal framework. Seventy years later, Ford is still involved with green materials. The average Ford vehicle includes between 10 and 20 kilos of renewables, depending on vehicle class. Around 300 parts used throughout ...
Since 2006, the industry prize has been awarded annually to the HANNOVER trade fair. The “Mittelstand Initiative” thus recognizes the most advanced industrial products and solutions in 14 different categories. An independent jury consisting of professors, scientists, industry experts and journalists assesses all submitted products and solutions. What counts is the pr...
Material and surface: Housing made of aluminium profile AlMgSi 0,5; blasted and natural anodized. End caps made of aluminium AlMgSi 0,5; natural anodized. Function elements: Depending on type with push button or emergency stop. Connection: 8- or 12-pole, coupling avaiable with 10m ready made cable. Protection: IP 65 with screwed coupling. Scope of deliver...
A catalog, all the families of hose reels and RAASM cable reels. Save time, find all the codes quickly and compare similar solutions: download the new catalog 223-AV from our website or from this communication. The general catalog of RAASM hose reel and cable reel is available in Italian, English, German, French and Spanish and will be your best ally in choosing these...
The next generation of materials are growing stronger and lighter thanks to superior modelling technology and 3D printing systems. Take the the Nanoscribe 3D printer Photonic Professional GT: this 3D laser lithography system can tackle rapid and powerful micro – and nanofabrication tasks in three dimensions. Researchers are currently exploring the Nanoscribe system’s cap...
The hoseless GRD grab cassette and SWD brush sweeper work with Engcon’s EC-Oil automatic oil connection system. EC-Oil allows instant tool and attachment changes directly from the excavator cab. Engcon says the new GRD and SWD are part of a modular design concept that allows operators to easily add functions to the company’s products. The company has also developed a ...
The JIC Style reservoir is an industry standard welded-top tank that comes with two removable end covers on opposing ends. The removable end covers allow you to access internal plumbing and components for assembly and repair, but also allows for easy cleanout when the reservoir is empty. Components are typically welded or mounted to the top of JIC reservoirs, such as ...
Graphene is a one-atom-thick layer of carbon with remarkable physical and electrical properties. Super-thin, super-strong, super-sensitive and super-conductive, it is already found in vehicle energy recovery systems and electronic devices. Its particular electrical characteristics boost efficiency, reduce energy lost as heat and increase energy density. Current or near-f...
Wind turbines provide all the necessary electricity and replacing metal with carbon fiber reduces water consumption by 70% and power needs by half. The company also manufactures its own carbon strands in the US, taking advantage of abundant hydropower. The lack of metal presses or welding equipment makes the plant much quieter—none of the 800 workers requires earplugs. A...
This 2D crystal substance is the thinnest, strongest, lightest, most conductive material ever created. It can carry electrons at close to the speed of light, about 100 times faster than silicon, today’s standard computer substrate. Manufactured from abundant carbon, the supply is enormous. It can be used to make transparent, flexible devices that can be integrated into c...
Frigerio Ettore SpA is an Italian company producing small metal parts and toggle latches, 100% made in Italy and certified ISO / TS. Among the range, we introduce herewith our toggle latch with key-lock and black cataphoresis. This latch has very high resistance to corrosion and a beautiful aesthetic appearance. The applications are varied but of course it is particula...
In industries where special safety requirements are implemented, special component materials must be used. To comply with the EN regulation 45545, the new European fire protection standard for railway vehicles, igus has developed and released their new self-lubricating bearing material, iglide RW370. In addition to meeting these new industry standards, is also extremely ...
Japanese precious metal materials manufacturer Tanaka Holdings has developed a platinum-based metallic glass powder and a platinum metallic powder. The materials have been developed for use with selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers. Having secured a patent for their platinum metallic glass in 2004, it has taken Tanaka ten years to realize the ideal particle diamet...
In the latest edition of our recent quarterly e-magazine, read our special features on new eco-friendly bioplastics and industrial adhesives, and how they will help shape the future automotive and aerospace industries. Car manufacturers have already begun to replace metal components with lighter plastic parts, to save on weight and reduce CO2 emissions. “The liftgate ass...
Designer Erik Melldahl has teamed up with BMW to create a 3D printable and biodegradable concept car. It looks pretty futuristic and is probably a long way away from being made a reality. However, Melldahl’s collaborative effort does represent an interesting move towards a super eco-friendly car that uses sustainable bio-material in its construction. Melldahl designed...
Researchers at IBM are the first scientists to discover a new class of polymer materials in decades. The new type of synthetic plastics were discovered using computational chemistry, which uses computer simulations to aid in solving chemical problems. The new plastics have displayed some interesting properties, one version is lightweight and resistant to cracking, ano...
Boyan Slat plans to create an Ocean Cleanup Array that could filter 7,250,000 tons of plastic waste from the world’s oceans. An anchored network of floating booms and processing platforms would be installed around the world, especially in places suffering from severe garbage issues. The device consists of a large tunnel that would force plastic in the direction of the p...
Check out this amazingly detailed project by San Francisco based designer, Luca Iaconi-Stewart. The young creator, exposed to paper model reproduction in high school, set out five years ago on a mammoth task – to create a 1:60 reproduction of a Boeing 777 - using only Manilla folders and glue! The highly detailed project consumed so much of his time that he dropped out o...
Check out the video below of an amazing material cooked up by scientists at the University of Michigan, US, that is able heal itself after being shot with a gun. The self-repairing “skin” consists of a reactive liquid wedged between two sheets of polymer. When the material is punctured, a substance called tributylborane in the liquid reacts with oxygen and causes it to h...
Last week aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore removed the first 3D printed part from the on-board Made in Space printer. The printer was given the command to print on November 24 and took until the next day to print the part: a rectangular faceplate of the extruder’s casing. In September we wrote about NASA’s success in sending t...
Lego appears to be taking over the world one brick at a time, first we had 3D printer made of Lego, then the Lego movie which was a major success, and now a functioning robotic arm made of Lego Mindstorms. In reality the cyborg arm is not seriously meant for amputees, but it does serve to show the increasing possibilities of the technologies that surround us. The arm ...
Legacy Effects, the go-to special effects firm in Hollywood, has moved from making props for movies to making prototypes for Uncle Sam. With a list of movie credits covering Pacific Rim, Robocop and more particularly Iron Man to draw upon, the FX firm is now poised to work with the US military on the TALOS project. TALOS, or Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit is a robo...
