| June 27, 2023 | Volume 19 Issue 24 |
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 | The Next Big Leap in Automation
OnRobot's latest product called D:PLOY is the industry's first automated, application-centered software platform for robotic deployment. The new system boasts an 80% reduction in deployment time for jobs such as machine tending, with the entire application -- including any leading cobot or light industrial robot arm along with tooling, sensors, and other devices -- accessed and managed from D:PLOY's dashboard.
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 | Toyota using new generative AI tools for vehicle design
The Toyota Research Institute in Los Altos, CA, recently unveiled a generative artificial intelligence (AI) technique to aid and inspire vehicle designers. With the updated tool, designers can add initial sketches and engineering constraints into their process, cutting down the iterations needed to reconcile design and engineering considerations.
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 | Slimmest enclosure air conditioner on the market!
Seifert's SlimLine Series of enclosure air conditioners integrates unique technologies -- maximum power-to-size ratio, mounting of merely 4.5 in. inside-cabinet depth -- making this line the slimmest air conditioner in the market. It features Seifert's proprietary condenser design that provides improved cooling performance and ensures reliability in demanding applications. Cooling capacity: 1,090 to 5,120 Btu/hr.
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 | Connect tubes securely -- without visual clutter
When it comes to clamp connectors, those universal connecting elements for tube-based constructions, most people think of parts made of metal. However, JW Winco now offers clamp connectors of glass fiber-reinforced polyamide for diverse configurations. These connectors can withstand temperatures up to 212 F (100 C) and are used in applications where corrosion resistance is important, weight is limited, or visual appearance is a significant factor. They provide a high-end solution with defined load capacities.
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 | Beam couplings for robotics applications and more
Ruland beam couplings are ideal for surgical, warehouse, and industrial robotics due to their increased torque and torsional stiffness and ability to accommodate all forms of misalignment. Ruland manufactures four-beam couplings for encoders and six-beam couplings for light-duty power transmission, such as connecting a stepper or servo motor to a lead screw. This allows robotic designers to design a standard beam coupling into most systems.
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 | Ultrasonic sensors for packaging and automotive
The new, compact ultrasonic sensors of the HTU200 and DMU200 series from Leuze are particularly suitable for applications in the packaging and automotive industries. They reliably perform difficult detection and measuring tasks by themselves, detecting objects regardless of their surface structure using a reflected acoustic pulse -- even glossy, transparent, or dark surfaces, as well as liquids or granular products. Available in a variety of sizes with operating ranges from 0.1 to 6 m; some models have an IO-Link interface. Leuze has an appropriate solution for every requirement.
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 | New! Black anodized T-slotted rails from AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added the 10 (1 in.), 15 (1.5 in.), and 40 (40 mm) series of SureFrame rails in standard and light weights. These rails are offered with a UV-resistant, black anodized finish, which provides a new aesthetic option in addition to the standard clear anodized finish that is available for all series and weights. SureFrame rails are used to build sturdy, custom-made structural frames and are warranted from manufacturer defects for one year from the date of purchase.
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 | GAM gearboxes drive automated parking system
Learn how PARKPLUS partnered with GAM to develop a compact gearbox solution that could handle the demanding performance requirements associated with Automated Guided Systems (AGVs) that store and retrieve vehicles on giant trays in a multi-level parking structure. The AGV drive trains consist of two motors and gearboxes that mount directly into the omni-directional wheels. This configuration puts a tremendous amount of strain on the basic AGV drive design, which requires each unit to be powerful enough to transport a vehicle around the garage.
Read this interesting application article from GAM. |
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 | New VW bus long wheelbase coming to U.S. in 2024
Looking to capture a little of that old-school California Dreamin' vibe? The reborn VW bus will finally be available in the U.S. next year as the all-electric ID. Buzz with long wheelbase (LWB), after the short-wheelbase model rolled off the production lines for European customers this year. The rear-motor LWB bus is filled with retro-futuristic design touches, and a more powerful AWD version will be an option eventually too.
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 | Drive shafts getting lightweight builds
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute (Germany) are developing a new, very lightweight drive and side shaft system for cars and trucks. The shafts' matrix consists of thermoplastic materials that can be recycled and have additional lightweighting and processing advantages.
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