All articles by AMS – Page 40
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ArticleThe transparent press plant
The Machine Monitoring System (MMS) is part of Schuler’s Smart Press Shop. The company says that an integral part of the MMS is the intelligent diagnostics, which automatically archives and evaluates physical variables and control states when specific events occur. This is designed to enable rapid fault analysis.The state monitoring ...
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New X-ray inspection platform
Nikon Metrology says its Mk 4 XT V platform iteration offers improvements to improve the user’s experience and system reliability changes to increase up time. The company says the XT V real-time X-ray allows users to navigate complex printed circuit boards and electronic components to trace defects on electronic components ...
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ArticleHands-on tutorials
Simufact Engineering says it is now offering five, hands-on tutorials that provide insights into the use of welding simulation with Simufact Welding. In a series of short videos Dr Ingo Neubauer, director Research and Innovation, guides the user through the handling of the software.Starting with an introduction to the graphical-user-interface, ...
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ArticleConnectors for automotive wire harnesses
BASF says it is expanding its range of engineering plastics. The company claims that with its new Ultradur grade B4340ZG2 High Speed (HSP) connectors will be more robust against damage such as breaks and cracks.It’s claimed that the new PBT grade has optimised product properties suitable for thin-walled plug-in connectors, ...
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ArticleAutomation system design software
To help streamline the design and configuration process for automation systems faster, Rockwell Automation says it has enhanced its Software Studio 5000 integrated development environment.The company says the Studio 5000 Architect application can now collaboratively exchange data with other engineering tools, such as EPLAN and AutoCAD, and with the new ...
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ArticleNew compact pressure sensor
Festo’s new compact pressure sensor, SPAN, adds to its range of sensors for process and factory automation applications. The company says this unit is easy to set up, use and maintain, and is IP40 certified for protection against outside ingress.Applications are said to include supply pressure monitoring, vacuum monitoring, leak ...
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ArticlePlasma cutting power source
The iSeries of power sources for automated plasma cutting is part of ESAB’s integrated system of components that it claims deliver higher productivity and lower cutting costs.Featuring its HeavyCut technology to improve cut quality and precision performance, ESAB says the iSeries cut quality enables parts to go directly from the ...
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ArticleBarometric pressure sensor
Bosch has launched the SMP580, a new barometric pressure sensor for ambient pressure and temperature measurement in automotive engine management applications. The company claims the SMP580 is the smallest sensor of its type available on the market - measuring 4.9 x 3.9 x 1.5mm³.According to Bosch the new sensor delivers ...
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ArticleHeat treatment for aluminium components
Schwartz claims it has introduced a number of technical improvements on its heat treatment equipment. To reduce power consumption and lower emissions at the operator's site, the company says its equipment now features furnace casings, ensuring leak-tightness and low energy losses.The conveyors are claimed to be universally suitable for different ...
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ArticleRobot dispensing system
Amada Miyachi Europe says it has combined its standard desktop XYZ fluid dispensing systems with JANOME Industrial Equipment desktop robots to offers a range of robot dispensing system options that can be customised for use in a number of industries, including automotive.Applications include: dispensing solder paste, silicone for gasketing and ...
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ArticleOut now: ATS 2017
In the process of putting together this first ATS supplement, we heard from among the key players in the automotive tier supplier market about shifting customer preference, greater connectivity and the drive to innovate. All recurring themes, common to every OEM in each global region. As we discovered from speaking ...
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ArticleNew generation of robots
Dürr’s new seven-axis EcoRP E043i robot features a kinematic system, which the company claims enlarges the work zone and can be used instead of a linear displacement rail system. Dürr says this improves access and avoids collisions with the vehicle, particularly in interior painting.The six-axis EcoRP E/L133i robots can operate ...
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ArticleConnected services for robot systems
Connected Services are a suite of resources designed to help UK manufacturers maximise robot uptime using data access and problem resolution says ABB Robotics. Delivered via the company’s single interface called MyRobot, Connected Services will make actionable data immediately available to plant engineers, maintenance staff and managing directors via smart ...
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ArticleIndustrial Ethernet switches
Siemens says with its new Scalance XC-200 compact industrial ethernet switches users can set up electrical and optical line, star and ring structures in industrial networks. The layer 2 network components can be integrated into both Profinet and EtherNet/IPdiagnostics. For transferring large volumes of data, the company offers the Scalance ...
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ArticleCutting tool inserts for cast iron machining
Made from new grades of CVD coated-carbide materials, Kyocera says its CA3 and chipbreaker K Series inserts offer improvements in machining cast iron components for automotive applications.The CA3 Series uses a newly developed CVD coating with a pink-gold finish over a carbide base metal and the company claims it has ...
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ArticleFabric-cutting solution
Lectra claims its new Vector iQ fabric-cutting system can increase productivity by up to 10% and features Eclipse continuous cutting, which provides automatic material advance to cut without interruption. The company says the entry-level Vector models come with its Power Premium service coverage, which includes predictive maintenance designed to reduce ...
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New multi-sensor CMMs
The Optiv Performance 663 and 664 Dual Z are the latest multi-sensor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) from Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence.The multi-sensor concept of the Optiv Performance line enables a variety of sensor configurations for tactile and contactless measuring and scanning tasks in a single system, says the company. Different workpiece ...
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ArticleSoftware performance tools
Allinea Software’s range includes the integrated debugger and profiler (Allinea Forge) and its reporting tool (Allinea Performance Reports) which the company say shows software users what performance is being left on the table by their existing in-house software.The company says its tool suite provides effective debugging, tuning and reporting to ...
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ArticleMulti-axis calibrator
Renishaw claims its new XM-60 multi-axis calibrator is capable of measuring all six degrees of freedom from a single set-up, in any orientation for linear axes. Designed for the machine tool market, the XM-60 will capture angular, linear and straightness errors in a single set-up, says the company.The calibrator incorporates ...
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ArticleNew premium bus factory for China
China – Scania and Higer have opened a new bus and coach factory in Suzhou, China, which will exclusively build Scania Touring and Scania-Higer dual-branded high-end buses and coaches. The current capacity of the new factory is 1,000 premium coaches per year, with the potential to raise this to 2,000 ...