With the rapid development of automotive technology, the maintenance industry is also becoming intelligent, facing challenges such as technological upgrading and talent shortage. As a non-contact and high-accuracy inspection tool, thermal cameras play an important role in automotive maintenance to enhance inspection efficiency and safety. With the widespread adoption of ...
What issue did the customer face? The customer was struggling with a recurring problem in the operation of its robot systems: the hose package guided on the robot - consisting of cables and lines - was exposed to mechanical loads as it was often carried along in an uncontrolled movement during robot operation. This often caused the cable to dangle into the work area, bec...
What issue did the customer face? The key challenge was to combine high processing performance with extreme robustness within a very constrained installation space. The system needed to provide four 1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, two configurable serial interfaces (switchable between RS232, RS422, and RS485), an additional RS232 terminal interface, as well as proprietary int...
Reservoir computing (RC) is an efficient recurrent neural network framework with fixed internal connections and only output-layer training, significantly reducing computational cost. Physical reservoirs exploit intrinsic nonlinearity, high dimensionality, and short-term memory for temporal processing, among which spintronic reservoirs are attractive for their non-volatil...
At Sensor+Test 2026, Ahlborn’s booth featured a coffee machine to demonstrate some of the applications of ALMEMO® measurement technology. This way, visitors to the trade fair were served not only their coffee but also the corresponding measurement values, steaming hot. Here’s how it works: A standard coffee machine was equipped with sensors. They measured power, tempera...
In the era of fabrication and heavy structural steelwork, automation is no longer an option, but a necessity to remain competitive. Companies dealing with the welding of pipes, pressure vessels, and slewing bearing machining face crucial challenges: the shortage of specialized welders, the imperative to guarantee high-quality welds, and the need to increase productivity ...
Jiecang ensures a highly resilient global supply chain through five major manufacturing bases across China, Malaysia, the US, and Hungary, delivering rapid, localized services and seamless market access. Backed by substantial R&D investments and a strong engineering workforce, the company boasts over 1,000 patents and actively helps shape industry standards. While Jiecan...
This application note describes the leak testing of flexible packaging such as flow packs, doy packs, and spouts during the production process. The goal is the reliable detection of leaky packaging or packaging with unacceptable leakage. To achieve this, a combination of optical image processing and conventional leak testing with compressed air is used. A laboratory res...
In a modern aquaculture plant, the handling of nets for catch control is an operation that requires extreme precision. When the plant consists of numerous tanks or modules, lifting must be perfectly coordinated as the winches located along the perimeter are often difficult to manage simultaneously. How can 12 different lifting points be managed individually to avoid do...
Aerospace Lubricants, a U.S.-based manufacturer of high‑performance synthetic greases, has significantly improved its filtration process, increasing filter flow rate by 600% while enhancing product quality and reducing waste. Aerospace Lubricants designs and manufactures a broad and specialized range of synthetic greases for industrial manufacturing operations and priva...
In modern production and logistics contexts, load handling requires an industrial radio remote control that combines ergonomics with extreme reliability. The T Series by REMdevice is ideal for those seeking fluid and safe control in a compact pushbutton system without sacrificing mechanical strength or dependability. The T-Series Range: A Pushbutton System for Every Nee...
In the livestock logistics and industrial feed mill sector, precision and safety are key factors. One of the most important moments in the supply chain is product unloading: an operation that entrusts an advanced mechanical system with the task of transferring tons of feed quickly and into spaces that are not always easy to reach. The Heart of the System: The Auger Unlo...
Haryana Leather Chemicals Ltd., a trusted manufacturer of performance chemicals supplying the leather, footwear, and textile sectors, has increased screening productivity by 50% after upgrading its powder separation process. Operating in North India, Haryana Leather Chemicals processes fine, sticky, irregular chemical powders that previously posed significant challenges...
Industrial start-ups in Europe often face significant challenges. For this reason, every success story is worth celebrating. Originating as a spin off from UCLouvain after more than a decade of research starting in 2013, Mirmex has emerged as a pioneering industrial player in mechatronics. The company introduces a novel method for manufacturing high power density electri...
The performance of EKA wood pulp board in laser processing is demonstrated in a material test on the eurolaser M-800 with Shuttle Table System. Material thicknesses from 1.0 to 8.0 mm were tested on the honeycomb table concept, which is particularly suited to achieving clean results with cardboard and wood-based materials. The result: excellent cut quality, precise conto...
1. Definition An acoustic emission (AE) sensor is a device that detects surface displacements caused by transient elastic waves generated within a material and converts them into electrical signals for analysis. AE sensors are a critical component of any acoustic emission monitoring system, as they determine signal quality, frequency response, and detection sensitivity...
In the semiconductor ecosystem, the semiconductor Burn-In process is one of the most delicate and sensitive procedures as it helps prevent inherent defects, commonly recognized in electronics and described by the so-called bathtub curve. This curve illustrates the defect rate throughout the product lifecycle of a component. Given the natural occurrence of infant mortalit...
In modern structural health monitoring, one question matters more than anything: “Is damage happening right now?” This is exactly where Acoustic Emission (AE) stands out. 1. What is Acoustic Emission? Acoustic Emission is a passive nondestructive testing (NDT) method that detects transient elastic waves generated when materials undergo irreversible changes. In simpl...
Welcome back to our exploration of cutting-edge research made possible, in part, by the precision and flexibility of the Sharebot Snowwhite SLS 3D printing technology. Today, we are featuring the study ‘Design and fabrication of a modular ergonomic saddle for rehabilitation cycling through a combined additive manufacturing approach.‘ This research highlights how the Snow...
In this installment of our series showcasing the impact of the Snowwhite2 SLS 3D printer on scientific advancement, we’re focusing on the paper “The effects of recycling pharmaceutical formulations in laser powder bed fusion 3D printing – the influence of physical phenomena on printing performance“. We’ll kick things off by breaking down the study’s purpose and its key o...
Welcome back to our exploration of cutting-edge research made possible, in part, by the precision of the Sharebot Snowwhite SLS 3D printing technology. Today, we’re featuring the scientific paper “Functionalized Feeders, Hollowware, Spider Bricks and Starter Casting Tubes for Increasing the Purity in Steel Casting Processes“. To begin, we’ll provide a straightforward exp...
Our exploration of scientific advancements made possible by the Sharebot Snowwhite2 SLS 3D printer takes us to a fascinating study: “Monotonic and cyclic compressive performance of self-monitoring MWCNT/PA12 cellular composites manufactured by selective laser sintering“. In this piece, we’ll break down the core problem this research aimed to solve and the key discoveries...
Welcome back to our series showcasing the incredible influence of the Snowwhite SLS 3D printer on scientific progress! Our focus today is on a paper titled “Separating critical elements from a NdFeB magnet with aminophosphonic acid functionalised 3D printed filters and their detailed structural characterisation with X-ray tomography.” To make sure everyone can understan...
If thresholds are exceeded, immediate action is required. For example, if a temperature-sensitive material overheats, causing it to become damaged or even unusable. Or if a machine is subjected to excessive mechanical stress. In the worst-case scenario, this can lead to a complete production shutdown and enormous repair costs. But it doesn’t have to come to that. The key...
The human body can process countless sensory perceptions simultaneously. In the past, this ensured survival and today it ensures efficiency in performing everyday tasks. A similar concept also exists in the world of measurement technology: the ALMEMO® system from Ahlborn. A single measuring device can record all variables and depending on the number of inputs, even seve...
Executive Summary Raw materials have evolved in many industries from a pure procurement topic into a strategic bottleneck. The reasons are manifold: geopolitical dependencies, export policy interventions, highly volatile prices, and growing competition for materials driven by the energy transition, digitalization, and defense. The EU is responding with the Critical Raw M...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) continue to receive significant environmental and regulatory attention due to their persistence, bioaccumulation potential, and widespread occurrence in environmental and industrial matrices. The DIN EN 17892 standard provides a framework for determining selected PFAS compounds to support monitoring and compliance. This applica...
Biotage® PhyPrep is the first platform to enable fully walkaway, automated plasmid purification at Maxi-, Mega-, and Giga-scale, eliminating manual bottlenecks and producing transfection-grade DNA ready for immediate use. In this application note, you will learn how automated purification with Biotage® PhyPrep streamlines plasmid preparation while dramatically reducing...
<strong>The invisible revolution: how IoT is changing the air in our cities</strong> <strong>How IoT sensor networks are transforming urban air quality management</strong> <strong>Air as a pillar of urban transformation</strong> Rapid urban growth, the electrification of services and the energy transition are reshaping the way cities function. The concept of the smart...
How often should maintenance be done on a mobile crusher? Regular maintenance is crucial for the proper functioning and long lifespan of a mobile crusher. The maintenance periods may vary depending on the frequency of use and workload, but the generally recommended periods are as follows: Daily Maintenance: After each use, clean and inspect the mobile crusher. If you...
The most defining difference between mobile and stationary crushing equipment is, without question, mobility. In mobile systems, this is made possible by a pair of heavy-duty crawler tracks mounted under the chassis. These tracks are not just an accessory - they are the foundation that makes modern mobile crushing and screening possible. At Boratas mobile crushing and s...
Stricter pharmaceutical regulations and increasingly complex production processes demand advanced equipment designed to guarantee maximum quality, safety and regulatory compliance. In this scenario, material selection becomes a strategic decision, particularly for surfaces in direct contact with the product, where chemical resistance, durability and cleanability directly...
Pyranometers are essential sensors for measuring global solar irradiance (GHI), which includes both direct and diffuse radiation. These devices, particularly thermopile models like those manufactured by SEVEN Sensor Solution, are critical for predicting energy production, monitoring system efficiency, and calculating return on investment for photovoltaic power plants. Th...
In the realm of industrial automation and solar PV systems, choosing the right signal output is as critical as the measurement itself. SEVEN Sensor Solution addresses this by offering a versatile range of environmental sensors—including irradiance, temperature, and wind speed—available in both 4-20 mA and 0-10V analog formats. While digital Modbus RTU is the modern stand...
