We're introducing the Weld Rotator, our new robotic welding station for automated welding of structural steel. It runs a fully automated cycle with a single operator, works 24/7 and delivers fast payback with a real increase in productivity. The process goes from part in to weld out, fully automatic: a laser camera scans the part, weld joints are detected automatically, ...
Aluminum nitride (AlN) ceramics undergo multiple thermal processing steps from raw powder synthesis to high-temperature sintering. These processes rely heavily on the internal furniture and fixtures of high-temperature vacuum or atmosphere furnaces. Depending on workpiece geometry and thermal cycles, different ceramic structures—including crucibles, setter plates, suppor...
Precision agriculture continues to evolve, and seamless connectivity between tractors, guidance systems, and implements has become essential for improving efficiency in the field. SpatiX is excited to announce that QYX Pro now supports ISOBUS Task Controller (TC), bringing greater compatibility and easier operation to modern farming equipment. Simplify Your Precision Fa...
INNOVACERA supplies ground, lapped and polished aluminum nitride (AlN) substrates for thin-film circuits, laser diode submounts, photonics and precision metallization. Thermal conductivity we provided is 170, 200 and 230 W/m·K, with master sizes up to 138 × 190 mm. For applications requiring a fine surface, precision polishing is available down to Ra ≤ 0.05 μm, with cust...
As the humanoid-robot industry scales up quickly, the Dexterous Hand—the robot's "end-effector organ"—is drawing growing attention, and the screw count inside a single hand is far larger than most imagine. According to Danikor's structural analysis of dexterous hands, a typical unit contains 100–200 screws, mostly miniature M0.6–M1.2 screws, dispersed across motor assemb...
Quadruped robots operating in complex environments face demanding requirements for joint precision, dynamic response, impact resistance, torque output, and thermal stability. This article explores six key engineering challenges in quadruped robot development and explains how the HONPINE JRM planetary joint module addresses them through low backlash, fast three-loop respo...
In modern metal refining and continuous casting, ceramic components play a critical role in maintaining production efficiency, improving melt purity, and extending equipment service life. Among the advanced engineering ceramics used in severe metallurgical environments, Magnesium-Stabilized Zirconia (MSZ) is recognized for its exceptional thermal shock resistance, chemic...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Protection for High Temperature Engine Systems Managing Heat Around High Temperature Exhaust Manifolds Exhaust manifold heat protection is used to control the intense heat generated around an engine exhaust manifold and reduce its impact on surrounding components. The exhaust manifold is one of the most thermally demanding areas of an engine. Hot ...
In industrial automation, measurement anomalies often stem not from insufficient sensor precision, but from a mismatch between the initial product selection and actual site conditions. Site constraints—such as pipe materials, installation conditions, and media properties—are the core factors in any evaluation. Without fully assessing these operational boundaries beforeha...
Robots performing precision assembly, polishing, humanoid movement, and human-robot interaction need more than accurate positioning—they must also respond to external forces. HONPINE addresses this challenge with HAG force-controlled harmonic joint modules that integrate torque sensors, torque closed-loop control, and compact transmission and drive components. With torqu...
Robots increasingly rely on high-quality data links. Vision systems, sensors, controllers, and communications modules all need dependable network connections—even when part of the equipment rotates. JINPAT’s LPC capsule slip ring is designed for this type of rotary data-transmission requirement in robotic equipment. The product integrates two Gigabit Ethernet channels a...
In today's packaging industry, seal integrity is essential to product quality, safety and presentation. Defective seals can compromise packaging performance and increase production losses. To address these challenges, AIS Vision Systems introduces AIS KARIKÓ, an advanced thermal sealing inspection system combining high-resolution cameras with artificial intelligence alg...
Automotive Pipe Insulation for High Temperature Engine Compartments Thermal Protection for Exhaust, Turbo and High Temperature Vehicle Piping Automotive pipe insulation is used to control heat around high-temperature pipes installed in vehicle engine compartments and exhaust systems. Exhaust pipes, turbocharger piping, EGR pipes, and other hot components can transfer s...
But what if this heat could become a valuable energy resource? With the right cooling architecture, heat exchangers and system integration, data centers can contribute to building heating, industrial processes and district heating networks. Data Centers Are Becoming More Than Energy Consumers Data centers are among the most energy-intensive components of modern digital...
Exhaust Lagging Blanket for High Temperature Pipe Insulation Flexible Thermal Protection for High Temperature Exhaust Piping An exhaust lagging blanket is a flexible thermal insulation solution designed to cover high-temperature exhaust pipes and related components. It helps reduce heat transfer from the exhaust system to the surrounding environment while providing a pr...
Auto Exhaust Blanket Material: Fiberglass, Silica and Heat Shield Options Choosing the Right Material for Automotive Exhaust Thermal Protection The material used in an auto exhaust blanket directly affects its temperature resistance, insulation performance, flexibility, durability, and service life. Automotive exhaust systems operate in a demanding thermal environment....
Softing Industrial Automation is expanding plantPerfect Monitor with new features for analyzing and using industrial network data. Version 2.10 can send event notifications by email or Microsoft Teams and makes asset and network data available to other applications via an i3X REST API. plantPerfect Monitor monitors PROFIBUS and PROFINET networks in a web-based applicati...
Need to choose between a standard DC solenoid and a latching solenoid? The core difference is power consumption: a DC solenoid requires continuous current to stay energized, while a latching solenoid uses a permanent magnet to hold position with zero power after a brief pulse. Choose a latching solenoid for battery-powered devices, IoT sensors, or heat-sensitive enclosur...
It’s common to see this situation when replacing pellet stove igniters: the new part may match the old one closely in voltage, power and outer size, but ignition speed can still change after installation. For makers developing new pellet grills, it’s equally critical to look at how the igniter works together with the combustion chamber and airflow setup. Picking a cer...
New wire-driven control technology offering exceptional scalability, high precision, and a lightweight design and able to achieve all capabilities without the use of actuators and complex mechanical structures unlike conventional systems.
Exhaust Pipe Insulation Heat Shield for High Temperature Protection Combining Thermal Insulation With Radiant Heat Protection An exhaust pipe insulation heat shield is designed to control the heat generated by high-temperature exhaust piping while limiting heat transfer to nearby components, wiring, hoses, structures, and equipment. Unlike a conventional metal heat shi...
3X MOTION is pleased to introduce its new outer-rotor frameless motor series, developed for compact, high-performance motion systems in robotics and intelligent automation. Designed as a rotor-and-stator solution without a traditional motor housing, the frameless architecture allows direct integration into the customer’s mechanical structure. This helps reduce overall s...
Softing Industrial has released Version 6.0 of dataFEED OPC Suite Extended, establishing the technical foundation for the software’s further development with regard to the requirements of the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Version 6.0 does not yet meet the CRA requirements, but the necessary enhancements will be implemented step by step in subsequent Version 6 releases. ...
Selecting a large-bore harmonic joint actuator for a humanoid robot waist requires a system-level approach that balances structural integration, dynamic performance, and long-term reliability. A suitable actuator should provide sufficient hollow space for internal cable and sensor routing while maintaining adequate torque capacity, torsional rigidity, positioning accurac...
From automotive and biomedical applications to sports, aerospace, safety, defence, fashion and motorsport, foam thermoforming is used across a wide range of industries that share the need for precise components and repeatable results. When the process requires perfect welding and cutting capabilities, accurate control of the pressing parameters becomes essential to the q...
Direct sunlight and strong ambient light can create reflections on touchscreen surfaces, making on-screen information difficult to read and affecting user interaction. Anti-glare glass uses a specially treated surface to scatter reflected light, helping reduce distracting glare and improve screen visibility in bright environments. However, effective anti-glare performa...
Exhaust pipe insulation material determines how effectively an insulation system can control heat around a hot exhaust pipe. The right material needs to withstand the operating temperature while providing the required thermal resistance, flexibility, durability and installation characteristics. Exhaust systems are used across automotive, diesel engine, generator, marine...
“With pressure mounting on water resources globally, a great deal of work is done to prevent losses in the distribution system and to help save water through more efficient resource management,” said Raghu Kumar NV, Global Product Manager, ABB’s Measurement & Analytics division. “AquaMaster+ will enable this work by connecting water utilities to crucial flow measurement ...
An auto exhaust blanket is a high-temperature thermal protection cover designed to control heat generated by an automotive exhaust system. It can be used around exhaust manifolds, turbochargers, exhaust pipes, downpipes and other components where excessive heat can affect nearby parts or increase temperatures inside the engine compartment. Modern automotive exhaust syst...
Hongkong Koon Technology Limited (KNTECH) today officially announces the launch of its latest innovation, the KNL12S Fireproof Ceiling Speaker. Specifically engineered for public address systems that demand the highest levels of safety and audio intelligibility, this product features a built-in fire dome, thermal fuse, IP55-rated weatherproofing, and high-fidelity audio ...
Boron Nitride sliding plates, also referred to as Boron Nitride sliding planes, are used in induction tunnel furnaces for the continuous production of precious metal ingots. During continuous precious metal production, materials move through different stages of the induction tunnel furnace while being exposed to high temperatures and repeated thermal cycles. The sliding...
A marine exhaust blanket is a fitted thermal insulation cover designed to protect marine engine compartments from excessive heat generated by exhaust systems. It can be manufactured for exhaust pipes, manifolds, elbows, turbocharger outlets, mufflers and other high-temperature components found on marine diesel engines and power systems. Marine exhaust components can ope...
Automotive exhaust pipe insulation is used to control heat generated by vehicle exhaust systems and reduce thermal exposure to components located around hot exhaust piping. It can be applied to exhaust pipes, downpipes, exhaust tubes, elbows and other sections of an automotive exhaust system. As engine output increases and engine compartments become more compact, exhaus...
EX'M is designing and manufacturing customized lifting and material handling solutions, driven by one simple ambition: combining operational excellence with environmental commitment. Our mission: turning industrial challenges into breakthrough innovation opportunities, across electromechanics, robotics and customized engineering Omniwheelsystems dedicated for mobilerobo...
When a robot needs to handle different workpieces, common approaches include replacing the entire gripper with a tool changer or using multiple grippers in one setup. MotionAct Finger Changers offer another option: keeping the same gripper and changing only the fingers. Finger changes can be performed automatically through simple robot arm movements. The fingers can be ...
As robots leave the factory floor and begin moving through warehouses, roads, and outdoor environments, the demands on edge AI change. A mobile system must interpret camera data in real time while staying connected to vehicle buses, actuators, and positioning sensors under vibration, variable power, and changing temperatures. This article examines the practical requireme...
