SCHUNK Launches Bio-Inspired Adhesion Mechanisms November 11, 2020 With the help of adhesive forces, geckos have been moving easily over smooth surfaces for millions of years. SCHUNK is using this principle to develop various fields of handling applications with ADHESO, its new gripping technology.
Siemens offers Model Based Definition for NX November 5, 2020 The company expands Xcelerator portfolio to use knowledge-based approach for defining MBD
Building Custom Guitars Cost-Effectively from Sustainable Materials November 30, 2020 Designing and building unique, custom guitars was the goal for Jonathan “Jay” Miller when he founded Born Custom Guitars.
Mastercam and Edge Factor Partnership Provides Free Experiences to Inspire the Future Workforce December 21, 2020 In 2021, Mastercam is partnering with Edge Factor to equip organizations across North America
Automatic Evaluation of X-ray Detector Performance December 1, 2020 Nikon Metrology's new Detector Evaluation Package in accordance with ASTM E2737 uniquely offers automated analysis of image data with performance trend analysis.
Parting and Grooving for the Long Haul February 24, 2021 Some trends in machining remain constant. Machine speeds continue to increase. Difficult-to-cut materials are used more frequently.
Using Spring-Loaded Fixtures in Automation February 23, 2021 Part holding fixtures are critical for precisely holding and locating parts. Most such fixtures use locators for positioning.
Advanced Toolholding Secures Part Quality for High End Job Shop March 4, 2021 From the moment Norbert Kozar, CEO, took charge of Precision Swiss Products Inc. in 2007, he steered the Milpitas, Calif.-based job shop on a trajectory toward achieving both ISO 13485 certification and AS 9100 certification in a few short years.
ATI Industrial Automation Announces New Robotic Tool Changer March 2, 2021 ATI Industrial Automation’s QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer is a solution for automatic end-effector exchange.
How Bright is the Future of Automation? April 17, 2020 In the 1955 short story “Autofac,” Philip K. Dick envisioned a world dominated by self-replicating robots that work incessantly, eventually depleting the planet’s resources.