Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 9.98
June 29, 2020
…height of less than 2 cm measured with a precision of 0.025 mm for each layer height. “Before we started using 3D printers, we cut out the elements of our costumes of foam or formed them from thermoplastic materials. Sometimes we still use such solutions. You don't need a 3D printer to create fancy costumes. You can play and design without this technology,” Zimmermann says. “However, if amateur creation of artifacts and costumes becomes treated as a business, you will need to use the right equipment. With tight deadlines and demanding customers, an accurate and precise printer, such as Zortrax…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.60
June 24, 2020
…it beyond anyone’s expectations. “They rapidly transitioned from producing precision parts to producing medical face shields. When the shortage of quality shields was noted, within days they were producing PPE to be used by our region’s front line EMS and Healthcare workers.” Highlands Appalachian Regional Healthcare Medical Center in Prestonburg was one of the first recipients. Tim Hatfield, Community Chief Executive Officer: “ARH is proud to have a community partner like eKAMI to support our system. Over the past several weeks, eKAMI has worked to produce 1,750 face shields for our front-line staff. We are truly blessed with Kathy Walker,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.93
June 02, 2020
…watt or 4x1,000 watt, optional Wave length: 1,070 nm Precision Optics: F-theta-lens Scan Speed during build process: up to 7.0 m/s (23 ft./sec) Process Gas Cooling: additional gas cooling unit (optional) Dimensions of complete system: (W x D x H): 193 x 83 x 122 in Compatible with legacy EOS M 400 Series process parameter sets Powder handling option for manual or semi-automatic operation Open software for process optimization with high power laser “The AMCM M 4K is a wholly new offering that we have been perfecting for two years. What customers can appreciate is that its underpinnings are that…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 15.38
May 19, 2020
…streamlined operating model. “Jeff’s financial and operational discipline and precision is a core reason we chose him for this role,” says Charles (Chip) McClure, chairman of the Board of Directors. “He has shown that he knows how to organize and focus a business portfolio and streamline an operating model to deliver differentiated solutions to markets.” Prior to MTS, Graves was CEO of C&D Technologies, a global provider of energy storage products for seven years, and served as CEO of KEMET Electronics, a manufacturer of high-performance capacitor solutions, for three years. He currently serves on the board of directors of Hexcel,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 3.13
May 01, 2020
…Dell now offers a bundle that combines the Dell Precision 7740 mobile workstation with an AMD Radeon Pro WX7130, a Wi-Fi router, and the HTC Vive professional VR headset. When used in conjunction with a CAD or simulation product and the use of Vive Focus and AMD Relive software, it becomes possible to take a VR experience off-site. “With no tether, the user can roam the distance of the router signal, and experience the design in full clarity at full scale. No backpack, no tether, no desktop computer,” says Ramirez. “This is a revolutionary workflow, using VR in design and…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 2.28
April 15, 2020
…run the simulations fairly quickly. The simulations also promise precision. “Thermomechanical macro-scale models have proven to deliver high accuracy,” says Patrick Mehmert, product manager at Simufact. “Distortions and stresses can be predicted, and manufacturing risks like re-coater crashes or cracks can be identified.” Simulations Pay It Forward The simulations of each scale contribute valuable design and manufacturing information. Their contributions, however, extend beyond isolated scale concerns. For example, micro- and meso-scale simulations provide engineers with information about process settings—such as laser power, scan speeds and scan patterns—which allows engineers to optimize melt pool dynamics and process stability. Once the process…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.26
April 01, 2020
…Welding Head they developed for Hittech Bihca, supplier of precision components. Improved performance, functional integration, conformal cooling channels, light-weighting and optimized local porosities are all features of this application. An honorable mention went to Nina Uppenkamp from the SMS Group in Germany. Her redesigned Media Block design is a demonstration of a manifold that is optimized for metal additive manufacturing. The original part and the redesigned part were functionally tested and compared. All finalists get a free licence of Altair Inspire and Autodesk Netfabb software. Younes Chahid, as student winner, has won an Ultimaker 2+ printer while the team of…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 5.57
March 17, 2020
…have shown that it is possible to improve the precision of the estimates of material properties by as much as 20 times. We have also validated this system’s predictive capability and accuracy enhancement on conventionally manufactured aluminum alloys and 3D-printed titanium alloys. This points to our method’s potential for digital manufacturing applications in Industry 4.0, especially in areas such as 3D-printing.” The findings will be published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. Material Benefits From a Hybrid Approach The method, developed by the team of researchers from NTU, MIT and Brown,…
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 7.72
March 10, 2020
…are looking to push the performance envelope using the latest multi-laser AM systems, but they also require consistency and precision,” explains Victor Escobar, AM director, EMEA at Renishaw. “A seamless integration with Simufact's powerful simulation tools will help manufacturers to develop processes that take full advantage of multi-laser productivity, maximizing build rates to make a stronger business case for AM.” Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 16.61
March 09, 2020
…to save rack space to maximize storage capacity with high-precision positioning. With SICK’s Rack Fine Positioning, you can use a pre-configured application and a programmable 2D vision sensor, InspectorP631, to gain more accurate and effective fine positioning of stacker cranes on the x and y axis. Because the system is programmable, you gain added flexibility to accommodate your specific application. More Precise Fine Positioning Rack Fine Positioning is a dedicated pre-loaded app for solving fine positioning of stacker cranes or other automated storage and retrieval systems. The app works by locating pre-drilled holes or reflectors within the racks. Two variants…
Found in Robotics Companies & Businesses, with a score of 24.62
March 05, 2020
Palladyne AI is revolutionizing the future of work across the private and public sectors through its advanced line of robotic products that augment, rather than replace, humans. By combining the intelligence, instinct, and judgment of humans with the strength, endurance, and precision of machines, the result is a workforce that is not only safer but significantly more productive.
Found in Robotics News & Content, with a score of 8.27
February 17, 2020
…teeth and ensures smoothness of the movement, quietness, positioning precision equal to 0.4 mil/0.01 mm and easy and fast maintenance operations. The manufacturer’s choice of these components is fundamental to guarantee the best quality printing of high-temperature polymers like PEEK. “The ability to use custom filaments and control the print processing was a critical factor in selecting ROBOZE. The flexibility allowed by ROBOZE along with its excellent printing capabilities is well aligned with the discovery-oriented research mission of the university to expand knowledge and its application,” continues Vogt. Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from…
