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(Teledyne: Waterloo, Ontario) -- Teledyne DALSA has announced that its AxCIS family of high-speed and high-resolution, fully integrated line scan imaging modules are in production. These easy-to-use contact image sensors (CIS) combine sensors, lenses, and lights all in one, offering a lower-cost…
Just a few decades ago, today’s personal technology was a science fiction pipe dream. Powerful computers (smart phones) that fit in our pockets; global positioning satellites for our traveling convenience; and homes where lights, security systems, and locks can be controlled remotely. It’s all just…
Just a few decades ago, today’s personal technology was a science fiction pipe dream. Powerful computers (smart phones) that fit in our pockets; global positioning satellites for our traveling convenience; and homes where lights, security systems, and locks can be controlled remotely. It’s all just…
To provide food processors with insight into the industry’s current challenges and opportunities, Cablevey Conveyors, a global specialty conveyor manufacturer, and Automated Handling Solutions, a service-focused subsidiary of Cablevey, have released results from an annual proprietary survey…
From monitoring concentrations of greenhouse gases to detecting Covid in the breath, laser systems known as frequency combs can identify specific molecules as simple as carbon dioxide and as complex as monoclonal antibodies with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity. Amazing as they are, however,…
(AMETEK MOCON: Minneapolis) -- AMETEK MOCON, a global leader in gas measurement instrumentation, has unveiled the Dansensor CheckMate 4, its premier headspace analyzer for precise and reliable quality control of products packaged in modified atmosphere (MAP). This advanced analyzer ensures that the…
(Mahr: Providence, RI) -- Mahr Inc., a leading provider of dimensional metrology solutions, is introducing the P2002 probe, a new addition to its lineup of LVDT probes, including the P 1512 V and P1530 V. The P2002 probe is a state-of-the-art LVDT-style measuring probe for high-precision gauging,…
(Renishaw: West Dundee, IL) -- Renishaw has expanded its RenAM 500 series with the launch of the RenAM 500 Ultra AM system, cutting build times by up to 50% without compromising quality, and giving metal additive manufacturing (AM) users the tools to produce parts faster.
The new system was…
Are employers walking into a legal storm by enforcing rigid return-to-office (RTO) mandates? The post-pandemic era presents a unique challenge as employers grapple with shifting workforce dynamics. The insistence on a full return to the office without considering individual circumstances could lead…
Although a fix-it-the-first-time approach may be the gold standard of customer service, addressing potential issues before they materialize is the true mark of an exemplary user experience.
Consider the pace of our modern world: Customers today want instant solutions, and any hurdle might be a…
(Morehouse: York, PA) -- Morehouse, an industry leader in calibration services, has announced the launch of next-generation wireless shackle load pins that set new standards in accuracy, durability, and connectivity.
Engineered to outshine a typical 10:1 performance margin, Morehouse shackle load…
(SprutCAM: Limassol, Cyprus) -- SprutCAM Tech announces the addition of dozens of new industrial robot models, hundreds of predesigned kinematics and post-processors for CNC machines, and an extensive collection of ready-to-use CAM projects.
The software ecosystem surrounding SprutCAM X, a CAD/…
It’s hard asking for help. Getting rejected stings. But by not asking, you’re probably missing out on some great opportunities.
I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up I was a little bit of a dork. OK, OK... a huge dork. I sold comic books (and incidentally made 100 times what my…
There’s an old saying in regulated industries: If it isn’t documented, it didn’t happen.
In the past, maintaining fully compliant documentation meant handling a mountain of paper, which created extra work—and hidden risks—from a quality perspective.
Today, document management has become the…
(Hexagon: Kingstown, RI) -- Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and JSOL Corp. have entered a strategic partnership to accelerate the virtual prototyping of electrified powertrains through multiphysics simulation. The collaboration builds on a long-term technical alliance that offers…
(ASQ: Milwaukee) -- The American Society for Quality (ASQ), the leading global association for professionals passionate about quality, has announced that Sid Bhatnagar has been named ASQ’s CEO, effective immediately. Bhatnagar has served as interim CEO since May 2023.
ASQ partnered with a globally…
In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, operational efficiency is paramount. The seamless functioning of machinery not only ensures optimal production but also minimizes downtime and associated costs. However, for a certain manufacturing company that had been operating in a reactive…
Conventional silicon architecture has taken computer vision a long way. But Purdue University researchers are developing an alternative path—and taking a cue from nature—that they say is the foundation of an artificial retina. Like our own visual system, the device is geared to sense change, making…
(IDS: Obersulm, Germany) -- The IDS NXT “malibu” marks a new class of intelligent industrial cameras that act as edge devices and generate AI overlays in live video streams. For the new camera series, Imaging Development Systems (IDS) has collaborated with Ambarella, a leading developer of visual…
(Virent: Madison, WI) -- In a landmark achievement for the aviation industry, bioforming sugar-to-aromatics (S2A) technology developed by Virent and Johnson Matthey has enabled the first drop-in, 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) trans-Atlantic flight by a commercial airline. This historic…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to reshape the healthcare industry. There is a massive amount of healthcare data available for AI to process. Nearly one-third of the world’s data volume is generated by the healthcare industry, and the volume of big data is projected to increase…
For professor Elsa Olivetti, tackling a problem as large and complex as climate change requires not only lab research but also understanding the systems of production that power the global economy.
Her career path reflects a quest to investigate materials at scales ranging from the microscopic to…
As manufacturers transition toward Industry 4.0 to speed up production cycles and accelerate their time to market, they nevertheless continue to face many challenges, particularly with respect to automating quality control.
Reducing costs drives the need for automated quality control
Automating…
(Teledyne: Grenoble, France) -- Teledyne e2v, a Teledyne Technologies company and global innovator of imaging solutions, announces Emerald Gen2, its state-of-the-art CMOS image sensor family. Built on Teledyne e2v’s advanced imaging technologies, this new family delivers enhanced performance,…
(Titan: Buffalo, NY) -- Titan Tool Supply, a global supplier of optical instrumentation and precision microfinishing tools, recently launched its TVGM series, a family of miniature, high-definition, handheld industrial-grade videoscopes. The series is designed to support a variety of nondestructive…
