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Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) have transformed motor-control operations, benefitting various industries such as manufacturing, HVAC, water treatment, and more. VFDs have boosted operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact. This article explores its operation and applications.
The article overviews standard surface roughness options for CNC machining and their application (from 3.2 to 0.4 μm Ra).
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Composite metal foam could make aircraft wings or armor simultaneously stronger and lighter. An advanced material, the properties of composite metal foam (CMF) indeed make it attractive for a wide range of applications.
Your masterclass in product design and development
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New printing method creates branching vessels in heart tissue that replicate the structure of human vasculature in vitro
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This article delves into the key difference between PLC and DCS, providing a clear framework for choosing the appropriate technology for specific applications, and finally decoding the automation divide.
In this article, executive officer Fumiyuki Suchi explains the Murata's strategy for engaging with DX and transforming a wide range of fields including business models, value chains, and core competencies.
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Exploring CMM technologies for quality assurance of sheet metal parts.
Electronic waste is a rapidly growing problem, but this degradable material could allow the recycling of parts from many single-use and wearable devices.
A digital platform containing comprehensive design information can aid this process, as it acts as a single source of truth, ensuring alignment between design inputs and outputs.
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Imagine an industrial plant where machines autonomously predict maintenance needs and optimize operations. Such efficiency is powered by IoT architecture. This guide breaks down the layers of IoT, from sensors collecting data to intelligent apps providing insights.
In its quest for new, innovative technology to meet its measurement needs, DURA opted for the Creaform optical CMM MetraSCAN 3D|BLACK Elite and portable CMM HandyPROBE, paired with Polyworks.
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3D printing is transforming the automotive industry. Custom parts and tools can now be 3D printed overnight, ready to optimize production processes the next day. This innovation enhances assembly ergonomics, reduces errors, and boosts operator satisfaction and productivity.
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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking invisible mask developed by a University of Michigan spin-off that is equipped with a wearable air curtain capable of killing viruses and blocking 99.8% of aerosols.
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SCARA robots, known for their high speed and precision, are ideal for tasks requiring fast and accurate horizontal movements, such as assembly and packaging
