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How Are Robots Used in Car Manufacturing?

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Have you ever been at an auto show or a vehicle auction and seen amazing cars that left you wondering how they created such intricate shapes and precise details on that many cars?

The answer is quite simple: they use robots. Robots were introduced in the automotive industry in the sixties by General Motors.

Since then, car manufacturers have used them to keep up with the increased car demand. This has made it easier to make more cars and at a cheaper cost. [Read more…] about How Are Robots Used in Car Manufacturing?

Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing

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Meltio, a wire-laser metal deposition additive manufacturing company, has launched its Meltio Robot Cell, a metal additive manufacturing solution.

Meltio says its robot sell will boost the performance of a industrial robotic arm in a safer, more reliable and highly accurate way by controlling the entire process including its recently launched slicing software Meltio Space.

In its vision as patented Directed Energy Deposition (DED) 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer to accompany and be the reliable solution for industries around the world to adopt Meltio’s wire-laser metal 3D printing solutions that reduce costs and improve manufacturing processes, the Spanish multinational has today presented a new hardware innovation: the Meltio Robot Cell. [Read more…] about Meltio launches new robot cell for additive manufacturing

Nvidia and Hexagon launch new technologies to accelerate industrial digitalization

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Sweden’s Hexagon is connecting its reality capture and manufacturing platforms to Nvidia Omniverse so enterprises can more easily develop and deploy digital twin applications.

For industrial businesses to reach the next level of digitalization, they need to create accurate, virtual representations of their physical systems.

Nvidia is working with Hexagon, the Stockholm-based global leader in digital reality solutions combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, to equip enterprises with the tools and solutions they need to build physically accurate, perfectly synchronized, AI-enabled digital twins that can be used to transform their organizations. [Read more…] about Nvidia and Hexagon launch new technologies to accelerate industrial digitalization

Analyzing the Role of Defective Products in a Personal Injury Case

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Waterbury is a city in Connecticut well-known for its manufacturing facilities due to its location between the Naugatuck River and the lengthy stretch of Interstate 84.

Sadly, this also means a greater potential for defective products that could result in harm. Accidents involving heavy gear at construction sites and faulty consumer products are two examples that fuel personal injury cases inside the state’s legal sphere.

This article examines the function and significance of defective products linked to personal injury lawsuits in this bustling metropolis. [Read more…] about Analyzing the Role of Defective Products in a Personal Injury Case

How Industrial Chillers Enable Precision Manufacturing

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Industrial chillers provide precise temperature control for crucial manufacturing processes like laser technology and machine tools. Learn why they are a vital component. 

The Critical Role of Industrial Chillers in Modern Manufacturing

Precision temperature control is the hidden hero behind many of the products we use every day. From the circuit boards in our phones to the plastic casing around our televisions, key manufacturing processes depend on maintaining optimal coolant temperatures.

Industrial chillers are indispensable in providing this precision temperature control that enables high-tech, high-quality production. Read on to learn more about their indispensable role. [Read more…] about How Industrial Chillers Enable Precision Manufacturing


Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver for Environmental Responsibility


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In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, the need for environmental responsibility has reached critical proportions. Climate change, resource depletion, and pollution have become global challenges that demand urgent action.

Amidst these pressing concerns, sustainable manufacturing has emerged as a key driver for promoting environmental responsibility. This article delves into the concept of sustainable manufacturing, highlighting its significance in reducing environmental impact and fostering a greener future.

In particular, we will explore the role of two essential processes: CNC machining services and injection molding services, in advancing the cause of sustainable manufacturing. [Read more…] about 
Sustainable Manufacturing: A Key Driver for Environmental Responsibility


Comau developing fully automated system for battery recycling

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Comau has renewed its commitment to the EU’s Flexible Battery Dismantling (Flex-BD) project for the second year, to help deliver a fundamental pillar on the path towards a truly circular economy.

Flex-BD is a robotized system that automates the entire process of dismantling worn-out electric batteries using a highly flexible, repeatable and standardizable process.

Now, having validated the proof-of-concept, Comau has expanded the scope to include second life repurposing of automotive batteries. [Read more…] about Comau developing fully automated system for battery recycling

How does Bluetooth AoA Positioning Technology Apply in the Industry?

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By Blueiot

Bluetooth AoA/AoD positioning technology is a direction-finding feature added on the basis of Bluetooth in early 2019.

Based on the latest BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) Bluetooth 5.1 Technology, Blueiot applies the Angle of Arrival – Bluetooth AoA positioning algorithm to reach the unique direction of the incoming signals and position of the tag, which can reach 0.1 meter accuracy and improve the accuracy of traditional low-precision Bluetooth by 10 times.

So, which industries can benefit from Bluetooth AoA/AoD location technology? What changes have been made to these industries? [Read more…] about How does Bluetooth AoA Positioning Technology Apply in the Industry?

3M highlights major global trends in materials science and charts its own way ahead

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3M Forward is a program that highlights how materials science-based innovation at scale can help society progress amid three unstoppable forces shaping our planet: climate change and resource scarcity, shifting demographics and social change and convergence of the physical and digital worlds. As part of 3M Forward, 3M scientists, engineers and experts share how their solutions are helping to build a brighter future.

Mark Copman, 3M senior vice president, new growth ventures, says: “The global forces highlighted within 3M Forward are disruptive in nature, but we see them as catalysts for new advances in science and positive societal impact.

“Science has the potential to solve the toughest global challenges, and 3M’s diverse global portfolio and vast expertise make us optimally positioned to imagine what’s possible and build what’s next.”  [Read more…] about 3M highlights major global trends in materials science and charts its own way ahead

Apex Motion Control launches new collaborative robot

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Apex Motion Control, a specialist in smart robotic and automation equipment, has released its latest product line – the Flexi-Bot and Flexi-Bot MAX.

These new collaborative robots (cobots) have been designed with the food, dairy, and pharmaceutical industries in mind, offering a user-friendly solution to ongoing labor shortages and the dull, dangerous, dirty, and repetitive tasks involved in industrial manufacturing.

Jamie Bobyk, marketing manager with Apex Motion Control, says: “We’ve listened to the needs of the food, dairy and pharma producers and have developed a Collaborative Robot that is well-suited to these industries with stricter guidelines. [Read more…] about Apex Motion Control launches new collaborative robot