| September 13, 2022 | Volume 18 Issue 34 |
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 | Sanitary Flange Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors
Line Vac air powered conveyors convert ordinary hose or pipe into a complete conveying system for bulk materials, pills, plastic granules, scrap, trim, and other complex shapes. New Sanitary Flange Line Vacs allow for easy disassembly and cleanup. Ideal for systems which require frequent or mandatory cleaning.
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| | Feature articles |
 | Revolution in metal stamping: Digital Sheet Forming
Desktop Metal has just launched Figur G15, the first commercial platform of its kind to shape standard sheet metal on demand directly from a digital design file using all-new, patent-pending Digital Sheet Forming (DSF) technology -- no stamping tools, molds, dies, or presses required. Imagine the savings!
See Desktop Metal at IMTS 2022 booths #432212 and #433103.
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 | Top Tech Tip:
2D, 3D, or 2.5D? Choosing a vision system for your automation project
If you're looking at machine vision systems for automation, you will need to decide whether to invest in a 2D, 3D, or 2.5D camera system. That choice will have a major impact on the deployment's cost, complexity, capabilities, and functionality. OnRobot's Kristian Hulgard, General Manager - Americas, explains the differences, benefits, and shortcomings of each system type.
See OnRobot at IMTS 2022 booth #236254.
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 | Exoskeleton proving its mettle for Army soldiers
A team of engineers from Vanderbilt U. has completed a collaborative project with the U.S. Army to design and test a first-of-its-kind exoskeleton called SABER that supports soldiers participating in sustainment and logistics operations. Biomechanical evaluations revealed the 3-lb nonpowered suit reduced stress on soldiers' backs by more than 100 lb while lifting and increased their endurance by over 60%.
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 | Bentley Mulliner Batur: Next-gen muscle-car vibes
Bentley is giving a first look at its muscular new design language with its limited-edition Mulliner Batur coupe, a 730-hp twin-turbocharged W12 fastback that's the company's most powerful car ever. It boasts four-wheel steering, 48-V electric active anti-roll bars, exceptional interior tailoring, and touches of titanium and 18K gold.
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 | Standard parts in hygienic design from JW Wico
JW Winco has developed a complete product family of special standard parts that combine minimal contamination tendency with optimum cleaning ability to meet the highest sanitary standards. The new GN 6226 spacers, which avoid duplicate mounting surfaces, join the existing range of knobs, U-handles, hand levers, indexing plungers, latches, cover sleeves, leveling feet, and screws. In all cases, stainless steel with vibratory finished or polished surfaces is used as the material.
See JW Winco at IMTS 2022 booth #432394.
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 | Universal Robots' new UR20 Cobot makes its U.S. debut at IMTS 2022
Attendees at North America's leading machine tool show (IMTS) are experiencing how the all-new collaborative, industrial cobot from Universal Robots delivers the longest reach and payload in its class, offering the ability to automate even more hard-to-staff tasks in a market struggling to hire. Also learn about cobot grippers, machine tending, robo welding, and more.
See Universal Robots at IMTS 2022 booth #236949.
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 | You need motion control components?
HIWIN has them in stock!
Many models of rolled ballscrews PLUS supports, ballsplines, linear guideways, crossed roller bearings, and stages are in stock at our Chicago factory, where HIWIN can cut and machine to our spec or yours. Fast shipment to meet applications in machine tool, medical, lab, packaging, metal fab, semicon, and advanced high-precision automation equipment.
See HIWIN at IMTS 2022 booth #134514.
Learn about HIWIN's full product line. |
 | Next-gen controlled pneumatics from Festo
Festo's controlled pneumatics combines proportional technology, sensors, and control algorithms to form a control loop. These are mechatronic pneumatic systems with innovative valve and communication technologies that enable digital influence in conjunction with closed-loop control based on a sensor variable. This creates new areas of application, especially for pressure and flow control. Learn about digitized pneumatics in tire manufacturing and how piezo technology increases valve life in wafer manufacturing.
See Festo at IMTS 2022 booth #215000 Smartforce Student Summit.
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 | World leader in linear motion: THK
THK's LM Guides, Ball Screws, Ball Splines, Cross Roller Rings, and Actuators are indispensable components of mechanical and electronic systems in a wide variety of industries. The company manufactures, assembles, and ships all over North America from its location in Hebron, OH. Learn all about all their latest products including the LM Guide Actuators, Long Stroke Actuators, and Caged Ball LM Guides. Check out their Mechatronics Custom Assembly Service too.
See THK at IMTS 2022 booths #134802 and #134803.
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| | Most popular last issue |
 | New dynamical framework for turbulence uncovered
Physicists from Georgia Tech have demonstrated -- numerically and experimentally -- that turbulence can be understood and quantified with the help of a relatively small set of special solutions to the governing equations of fluid dynamics that can be precomputed for a particular geometry.
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| | Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action |
Knuckle arm machining for automotive: Makino
See Makino's a500Z Knuckle Arm Machining in action. This 5-axis horizontal machining system can accommodate today's more complex part geometry challenges in a minimum number of workholding setups and machining operations. The unique kinematic arrangement of the a500Z minimizes the force path lengths both through the spindle as well as through the workpiece, efficiently transferring both cutting loads and reactive forces into the machine's three-point leveled bed, maximizing both metal removal rates and perishable tool life due to unparalleled system rigidity.
See Makino at IMTS 2022 booth #338136.
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