Automation – Page 381
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Low cost galvo-based scanning system
Traditionally, the galvo system of laser marking has cost considerably more than alternative methods, but Electrox says it has developed its Raptor laser to bridge this gap. The company claims the Raptor can permanently mark 1,000 characters per second with an accuracy of fi ve microns. This is supported by ...
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New levels of accuracy for distance positioning sensor
With the next-generation DL100Hi laser distance measurement sensor, Sick UK says it has developed a signifi cantly-improved control loop technology to achieve faster and more accurate position feedback. The sensors’ data output supports applications with acceleration values up to 15m/s2. The DL100Hi offers the choice of three measuring ranges to ...
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High-speed drill for steel and cast iron machining
The new MEGA-Speed-Drill from Mapal has been designed specifi cally for effi cient and cost-effective machining of steel and cast iron. Suitable for wet and dry machining the new cutting edge geometry features an unequal cutting pitch and three guide chamfers, which, the company claims, virtually eliminates vibration during machining ...
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Latest VF camera platform for hightech industries
Framos’ new Visiosens VF camera series is a fl exible and customisable image capture platform with more than 140 camera variants per image sensor. The company says new features include the Mini-B USB2.0 and the latest Micro USB3.0 super-speed interface with up to 5Gbps as well as the latest Sony ...
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Introducing new 30-90 kW oil-injected screw compressor range
Atlas Copco Compressors claims its new 30-90 kW oil-injected screw compressor range offers signifi cant improvements in sustainability and reliability, as well as performance increases of up to 10%. The new GA 30+ to 90 range is available in three variants: the GA 37-90 VSD models; the premium effi ciency, ...
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Efficiency savings with New ARPRO grade
JSP has introduced a new grade of ARPRO – the specialist lightweight material – which the company claims will faciltitate savings in inventory management, as well as logistical effi ciency. ARPRO® 1000 – 5253 is a grade that customers can expand on site to a wide range of densities in ...
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Compact spot-welding solution
A new system from Comau integrates a welding gun with the fl ange connected directly to the robot without the need for any adapter kit. It features a compact welding gun, equipped with an improved transformer, which is rotated 90° to further decrease the dimensions of the body and shift ...
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Environmentally friendly e-coat corrosion protection
CathoGuard 800 is BASF´s latest e-coat technology for OEMs. The company claims that the technology contains less than one percent solvents, is tin-free and as such, already complies with future European environmental legislation. General Motors (GM) has moved to this cathodic e-coat at its plants worldwide since 2009. SGM Yantai ...
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LG Display 12.1” TFT for industrial market
Avnet Embedded has introduced the LG Display LB121S03-TL03, industrial 12.1” SVGA TFT panel. The 800x600 (SVGA) TFT LCD panel uses a-Si thin fi lm transistor as the active element and an integral LED backlight system to achieve a typical brightness of 450cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 600:1. The display ...
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New die-cast, nickel-plated flange-mount
Conec says it has developed its waterresistant series of connectors to include Ethernet I/O ports with a special fl angemount. These die-cast, nickel-plated IP67-rated connectors allow designers to incorporate data ports in applications exposed to harsh environmental conditions. The addition of a fl ange-mount to the RJ45 Series makes it ...
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Daimler extended the contract of Dr. Bernhard
Germany – Daimler AG has extended the contract of Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard until February 28, 2018.Dr Bernhard has been a member of the board of management of Daimler AG since February 18, 2010, responsible for manufacturing and procurement for Mercedes-Benz Cars and the the entire Mercedes-Benz Vans division.www.daimler.com
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ArticleChallenges in China
Labour and automationBAIC: growth by acquisitionStepped expansionBYD – electric partnerships as sales struggleNew partnership of quality and classChery’s blossoming abroadIncentives and disincentivesGreat WallGuangzhou Automobile Group Motor CompanyPowertrain partnersOn a recent trip to China, Simon Duval Smith met with many car makers, domestic and joint venture companies to find out about ...
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ArticleEngine downsizing at Ford and VW
Ford EcoBoostVolkswagen EA211 enginesComponent optimisationDual-loop coolingLess frictionModular matrixEngine downsizing has gone some way to achieving the ideal combination of performance and efficiency. However, this concept presents challenges in both the design and production of the engines. To achieve greater efficiency the engines have to become physically smaller and lighter whileproducing ...
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ArticleRecovering from a fall across North America
Flexible thinkingThe United StatesDeveloping production facilitiesSuccessful transplantsCanadaNational auto policyMore focus on exportsMexico stands up The secret of success The future is brightAMS explores the lessons that were learned from the 2008 economic collapse and how the American, Canadian and Mexican automotive manufacturing industries have used them to move forward. Long ...
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Editor's Note: Focus on flexibility
Volatile markets are a cause for concern for Chinese OEMs and their joint venture partners. Although it has been the global economic success story of recent years, the days of ‘explosive’ growth are probably over for the Chinese car market. This was one of the themes to come out of ...
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ArticleRe-defining efficiency through 3D measurement
The FARO Laser Tracker is an extremely accurate, portable coordinate measuring machine that enables you to build products, optimise processes, and deliver solutions by measuring quickly, simply and precisely.Customers around the world are using the FARO Laser Tracker to solve their everyday measurement challenges as well as their most complex ...
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ArticleThe speed of light has brought carbon a long way
Slashing cycle timesAutomatic for the peopleBeyond supercarsCarbon fibre has come a long way in the 30 years since it was first used for a car’s chassis, but cost and production time have restricted more widesepread production. However, both of those issues are being overcome.When John Barnard and Ron Dennis of ...
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Small... but perfectly formed coordinate measurements
The new MICURA coordinate measuring machine from Carl Zeiss meets user demands for smaller coordinate measuring machines that are as accurate as their larger relatives. It is priced lower than the company’s larger machines but has a measuring range of 500 x 500 x 500 millimeters, and uses a VAST ...
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Flexible safety controller expands to bridge the gap
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a new a compact and fl exible stand-alone programmable safety controller with an expansion port that enables it to grow with the application. The device provides four redundant safe inputs and two independent safe electronic outputs. It runs on standard 24 VDC and allows any safe device ...
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New heavy duty toggle clamps
A new series of manual toggle clamps from DE-STA-CO are engineered for heavy-duty applications and feature forged clamping bars for high strength, hardened steel bushings and non-rotating pivot pins. They incorporate the company’s Toggle Lock Plus safety feature that adds a secondary lock to the clamp to help ensure that ...