For jewelers, jewelry designers or retailers, the choice is not always easy when faced with the multiplicity of solutions for engraving jewelry. Our expertise at Gravotech has enabled us to bring together all the elements to take into account when choosing the best jewelry engraving machine for your application. Whether you want to develop your ideas, internalize the cu...
After reviewing the direct part marking solutions available on the market, you need to choose your permanent marking technology. To do this, first take the time to define your business needs and constraints to find the solution that suits you best. Download our eBook to help you. There is a multitude of direct part marking techniques, but the most common & durable method...
Are you a craftsman or retailer who wants to add unique personalized engraving on your products? The question is: which technology should you choose? Mechanical engraving machine or laser - which is the best solution for your business? In this eBook, discover the questions you need to ask yourself to choose the right personalization machine for your needs. Finding the ...
Do you make signage creation and have difficulty choosing your engraving materials? With a catalog of over 500 references, it's never easy to find the right Gravotech engraving material for your projects needs. We've designed a dedicated application guide that takes you step by step through the selection of your sign engraving materials. Download our eBook and discover...
Plastic, an ubiquitous material in industry, finds extensive use in various sectors, whether automotive, aeronautics or medical... Among the technologies favored for this purpose, laser marking stands out by its efficiency and its versatility. Find out everything you need to know in our guide “Getting started with laser marking on plastics”! Who is the advice in this g...
Product protection, quality control, order management, picking accuracy, integration with operational systems and production departments. Even the footwear sector, which stands out for its excellence in Italy and abroad, faces many logistical challenges that play a strategic role in the success of companies. With its Vertimag vertical automatic storage systems and its Eu...
This eBook is designed for companies (be they SMEs, VSEs or ETIs) who want to improve their knowledge of laser tables before considering them as a solution for their marking, engraving or cutting needs. What is a laser table? What laser sources are available? How do you compare the solutions on the market? What do you need to know before taking the plunge? All the answe...
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology has revolutionized positioning and navigation, transforming manual calculations into instantly available data. With the increasing demand for higher accuracy in industries such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), construction, and agriculture, various correction methods have been developed to improve GNSS accuracy...
Road surveying is a key component of infrastructure development and maintenance. As road management becomes increasingly digitized, traditional surveying methods face numerous challenges in terms of efficiency, accuracy and safety. The significant increase in data density and timeliness demands advanced solutions. High-resolution airborne LiDAR surveys address these need...
The phenomenon of lightning has been an endless source of inspiration and fear in mythology, ancient culture, literature and film over the centuries. Its awesome power and ability to illuminate the night sky have led civilisations to attribute mystical and divine meanings to it before they knew the physics behind this atmospheric phenomenon. From the gods of thunder in m...
As the autonomous vehicle market surges towards $557 billion by 2026, precise positioning becomes crucial. Learn about our CGI series sensor's impressive performance in challenging urban environments, delivering centimeter-level accuracy and robust positioning. Explore how CHCNAV's tightly coupled GNSS+INS systems are overcoming key challenges in autonomous navigatio...
Tens of thousands of automated applications worldwide inspect billions of products every day. We’re certainly talking about thousands of products that simply could not be manufactured without machine vision technology. Whether we talk about the filling levels of soda bottles traveling on a conveyor, reading oil-stained codes on automotive parts or positioning touch scree...
Flexible feeding systems, also known as vibratory feeders, are essential devices for industrial automation. Due to their ability to feed precisely and efficiently, they play a crucial role in multiple sectors, such as the food and automotive industries. In this article, we will explore the functioning, benefits, and applications of flexible feeding systems.
In industrial automation, EOL (End-of-Line) testing machines are crucial in ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. These machines are designed to perform a series of non-destructive checks and tests on finished products, ensuring they meet quality standards before being delivered to the final customer. Depending on the industry, EOL tests may also be ne...
Industrial automation systems are used in modern manufacturing to increase productivity and efficiency, as well as optimize operations. They are capable of automating a wide range of tasks and processes, from simple to complex, such as process control, motion control, and machine vision. This article will discuss the main features, the benefits and the applicability of a...
Perimeter monitoring can mean a lot of things depending on your application. At its core, it’s a form of area monitoring that creates a second line of defense (after personal monitoring) and a buffer zone against any gas hazards, so you know what’s coming in or out of an area before it reaches your people or community. By monitoring gas hazards at the perimeter of your ...
eBikes initially emerged in the 1890's as a symbol of affluence, but have transitioned over the past century into an ecofriendly and accessible mode of transport, enhancing riders' capabilities to conquer longer distances and steeper terrains. This article delves into the technical nuances of the electric motor powering eBikes, focusing on the cost-efficient and prevalen...
Zygo and Karen Nyberg partners in Space. Inside the International Space Station (ISS) was a controlled symphony of switches, screens, and buttons, each contributing to the harmonious dance of human ingenuity and scientific progress. Amidst this orchestrated complexity, an astronaut floated weightlessly, her eyes fixed on the universe beyond a window in the ISS’s cupola...
Limitations of Traditional Disaster Management Systems Throughout history, humanity has constantly faced the threat of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods, which have the potential to cause extensive destruction, loss of life, and property damage. Traditional disaster management systems rely heavily on pre-defined rules, unvalidated...
Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USVs) coupled with Multibeam echosounders (MBES) are ushering in a new era of underwater surveying, providing high-resolution 3D maps of the seabed. The integration of USVs and MBES is a significant leap forward, transforming underwater surveying and paving the way for a more sustainable future for our oceans. Let’s dive into a specific example...
Do you own a physical store or an e-commerce site? Do you want to stand out from the competition and strengthen your brand image? Product personalization can be one of the most effective strategies on the market for driving business and providing differentiation. Read about all the trends, benefits, solutions and find out all you need to know about personalization by dow...
The petrochemical and hydrocarbon handling industry is of enormous importance to the global economy and is also a hazardous industry capable of causing serious environmental damage. Its electrical installations are exposed to the risks of fault and static electricity and are vulnerable to hazards from lightning strikes. Grounding systems are key to reducing these safety ...
Economic decisions in today's industrial automation depend on reliable measurement data. For plant operators, process monitoring and control of machines is therefore an important tool. This is particularly true in the area of level measurement.
Industrial robots are all around us; they produce the goods we consume and the vehicles we drive. To many, these technologies are often viewed as simplistic in nature. After all, while they are uniquely capable of producing products quickly and at a high level of quality, they operate within a limited range of motions. So just how much really goes into programming an ind...
1 - The challenge Every day, many companies in the marine industry face a critical challenge: the need to reduce downtime and optimize maintenance and repair work on their vessels. Critical components such as propeller housings, propeller shaft bearings and coupling flanges require precise and rapid intervention to keep ships in perfect working order. 2 - The solution ...
From a simple robotic arm to widespread implementation, there have been many challenges for industrial robots to overcome, including high prices and complex hardware. Early examples were hampered by their infrastructure, having to rely on things like tracks, rails or magnets. They also relied on battery power, which seriously limited their range and performance. In the ...
A solenoid valve is an electromechanical device used to control the flow of a liquid or gas. These valves are used in a near infinite number of applications – from automatic sprinkler systems and inkjet printing to medical devices and satellite propulsion. They control the flow of water in dishwashers, the flow of propane to ignite a gas stove top, and even the flow of f...
When evaluating a solenoid valve for use within a particular application, it is important to ensure that the valve can both remain in state and transition between its de-energized and fully energized states under all potential operating conditions. To accomplish this, a design engineer must identify all forces that will be applied to the valve components over its intende...
There are standard storage systems and tailor-made storage systems. Ferretto Spa has always opted for the second solution. With more than 65 years of experience in the sector, the company knows that a customised solution really makes the difference. We start from the analysis of the customer’s needs and goals. According to these, we design the most suitable logistics sys...
- One of the first questions that must be answered at the start of an electrification project is whether the local utility grid can handle the increased load. This is not simply a question of power availability, but of balancing power demands and supply availability. - Demand flexibility is the ability of industrial facilities to adjust their energy consumption in respon...
Druck, a Baker Hughes business, delivers world-class expertise, excellence, and reliability in the toughest environments. Druck’s piezo-resistive pressure sensors and test and calibration instruments provide our customers with the highest performance, stability, quality, accuracy, and quickest response in any environment. What began in 1972 as a small business in Leices...
The use of motorized power tools in operating rooms has directly improved patient outcomes by optimizing the precision and speed of procedures. These power tools have also enhanced the ease of use for surgeons, as well as sped up the process to increase patient throughput and reduce waiting times. As the latest generation of power tools, from hand-held devices to roboti...
The production of the luggage industry is becoming more and more diverse, so there is an urgent need for a more intelligent and flexible processing method to adapt to the production of customized orders. The CNC vibrating knife cutting machine can cut 10-20 layers of leather or textile materials (due to different thicknesses, you need to consult us for the specific numbe...
Understanding motor performance is crucial for proper usage. This article will explain the basics and highlight key points to focus on when selecting a dc motor for your next project.
DC motors come in two main types, brushed and brushless (BLDC). Both types have distinct advantages, choose wisely.
Starting Early: Why You Should Consult Your Motion System Engineers At the Onset of New OEM Projects Electric motors — along with their power transmission, feedback and control devices — are critical to machines that rely on motion axes. Original equipment manufacturers (OEM) embarking on a new product’s development should therefore involve the motion specialists as ear...
