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Protecting the Precise Contours of PCBs
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: "Sealing" in dispensing and potting technology describes a process in which sensitive electronics surfaces are coated with a very thin layer of casting resin or protective varnish. It serves to ...
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Saving Energy with Intelligent Vacuum Technology
From: Busch Vacuum SolutionsDescription: It is a dry, oil-free vacuum pump, which can run with pressure control or at a constant rotational speed, making it exceptionally energy-efficient. The COBRA PLUS can thus precisely maintain the ...
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Vacuum Ensures Safe Storage of Corona Vaccine
From: Busch Vacuum SolutionsDescription: Glass bottles for the Corona vaccine are manufactured using state-of-the-art vacuum technology from Busch Vacuum Solutions. ...
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Dispensing Thermally Conductive Paste
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Thermally conductive pastes are high-viscosity potting media with a concentration of special fillers used for effectively dissipating heat between two components. With the establishment of new ...
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Don't Overlook These Factors When Choosing a Linear System
Description: When sizing a linear system, the first application parameters that come to mind are probably travel, load, and speed. In addition, details about the load's placement, the move profile, and the duty ...
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Effectively Insulating Electronics Under Heavy Load Conditions
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: "Insulation" describes the complete encapsulation or filling of electronic components with suitable casting resins. In addition to protecting the components from external influences, this process also ...
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How Many Axes Should My Robot Have?
Description: If you have already shopped for a robot you have probably already been confronted with the number of axes that are included in the robot. Perhaps, if you are new to the robotic world you may wonder: ...
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How to Design a Linear-Motion System?
Description: The shortest path between two points is a straight line. But if you're designing a linear-motion system, you'll have to consider structural support, guides, drives, seals, lubrication, and accessories ...
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How to Use Tools/Bits of Wood CNC Router Machines?
Description: The selection and use of tools/bits and fixtures are very important in the process of engraving and cutting works with CNC router machines. Incorrect use can easily cause damage to the tools, even the ...
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Linear Motion for Robotic Handling in Automated Warehouses-Pick and Place Arm
Description: When designing and configuring an automated warehouse, one design goal is to keep the system as light and compact as possible. Depending on the size of the load being moved, there are two common types ...
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Switching from Robot Systems to Cartesian Handling Systems
Description: The trend in conventional linear and rotational applications is moving away from robots to energy-efficient and cost-optimized systems, as manufacturers often don't require all the functions, large ...
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The Difference Between Cartesian, Six-Axis and SCARA Robots
Description: To pick a robot, first evaluate the application's needs. That starts with profiling the job's load, orientation, speed, travel, precision, environment and duty cycle, sometimes called LOSTPED ...
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Tips for Selecting Pre-Engineered Cartesian Robots
Description: Cartesian robots operate in two or three axes along the Cartesian coordinate system of X, Y, and Z. While SCARA and 6-axis robots are more widely recognized, Cartesian systems can be found in nearly ...
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What is Linear Robotics?
Description: With automation on the rise, the case for linear robotics, has expanded. Linear robots are a type of industrial robot with two or three principal axes that move in a straight line rather than rotate, ...
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What Made You Choose Cartesian Robot Used in Automatic Product Line?
Description: With automation on the rise, the case for linear robotics has expanded. Linear robots are a type of industrial robot with two or three principal axes that move in a straight line rather than rotate, ...
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What Makes a Robot a Cartesian Robot?
Description: First, a Cartesian system is one that moves in three, orthogonal axes - X, Y, and Z - according to the Cartesian coordinates. (Although it should be noted that a rotary axis - in the form of an end ...
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When Do You Need a Gantry Robot?
Description: Articulated robots like these are widely recognized, thanks to car company commercials and robot dance sequences. SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) robots are also well-recognized due ...
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Potting Electronic Components
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Filling an intended space with self-leveling materials is known as potting. This process is used among others to shield sensitive electronics from damaging outside influences or to provide camouflage ...
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Why Does a Two-Pulley System Result in a Better Performance?
Description: Two common types of blowers are belt-driven and direct drive. Direct Drive blowers connect the blower head directly to the motor, and the motor "directly drives" the blower. Out of necessity, the ...
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Industrial Market Growth a Boost to Low-voltage Motors and Drives
From: Automation24, Inc.Description: The worldwide market for low-voltage motors and drives grew in 2018 thanks to a continued resurgence in the heavy industries such as metal processing, mining and oil & gas. ...
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Revamped HMI Provides Better Process Control, Operator Compliance
From: Automation24, Inc.Description: A recent automation project by Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) involved adding robotic material handling and custom automation for a thermoforming customer in the food & beverage industry. ...
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Understanding the Key Elements for Machine Condition Monitoring
From: Automation24, Inc.Description: Machine condition monitoring is a critical part of every industry to help production run smoothly and efficiently. If one component fails, you can experience downtime costing you valuable time and ...
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Cameco McArthur River Mine Water Treatment Project
Description: In early 1997, Inproheat supplied a 6 MM Btu/hr pond water heating system for the Cameco operated McArthur River Project in northern Saskatchewan. The McArthur River Project was one of the new ...
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CASE STUDY: Supporting Space Flight History with the Space Launch System (SLS)
From: Technetics GroupDescription: Technetics Group is a proud supplier of NASA and Boeing, and has proved instrumental in working with these organizations on the development of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS). The SLS is an advanced, ...
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Selecting the Right Dust Collector Filter Media for a Safer Work Environment
From: Camfil APCDescription: Controlling dust and fumes generated in manufacturing and industrial processes is essential for worker safety, product quality and regulatory compliance. This article provides tips to choosing the ...
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Smartphones Augment Reality
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: Discover augmented and virtual reality with an integrated time-of-flight camera. ...
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Blending for Consistency in Foods Case Study
Description: Say Heinz and everyone thinks of ketchup. Their innovation team finds a novel use for familiar mixing technology ...
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Conformal Coating - Sealing PCBs
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: "Sealing" in dispensing and potting technology describes a process in which sensitive electronics surfaces are coated with a very thin layer of casting resin or protective varnish. It serves to ...
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Seamless Protection for Engines, Transmissions and Other Assemblies
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: In the dispensing and potting technological field, applying liquid seals in the form of a bead is called "sealing". Applied to components such as housings or ECUs, the applied sealants act as a ...
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Silicone Resins - Hybrids with Outstanding Properties
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Silicones are a group of synthetic polymers with a remarkable range of properties. Silicone-based resins have exceptionally high thermal resistance and elasticity and are usually nonhazardous, ...
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Polyurethane: "Customized Plastic"
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: PU Potting Compounds: Vacuum Processing Provides Optimum Results - Polyurethanes have an extremely wide and flexibly modifiable range of properties. This makes them a popular and frequently used group ...
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RV and ATV Safety Equipment to Have for Your Next Road Trip
From: CheckersDescription: While you're out on your family vacation, the last thing you need is an accident with your RV or ATVs. Unfortunately, these accidents do happen. ...
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Selective Protection for PCBs
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Glob Top, Dam and Fill & Flip Chip Underfill - To protect PCBs from damaging outside influences, they are coated with a thin layer of casting resin or protective finish during the conformal coating ...
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A New Standard for Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Safety
Description: Automated Guided Vehicles, or AGVs, are a type of industrial mobile robot platform that are designed to operate, at least in part, automatically with the assistance of a guidance system. When AGVs ...
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Assessing the Safety of Collaborative Robots
Description: Industrial robots have historically been separated from humans by cages and other types of guarding systems, protecting people from interacting with the machines. Collaborative robots, or cobots, are ...
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Collaborative Robot Safety Features - Q&A with Universal Robots
Description: Collaborative robots have the ability to be integrated into shared workspaces where the robot system can perform tasks concurrently alongside a human operator. ...
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Evolving Requirements for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
Description: What is an AMR? ...
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Important Standards for Collaborative Robotics Design
Description: When designing a collaborative robotic cell, engineers must take into account the intended application of the cobot and the environment it might be placed in, then develop a safety plan for each use ...
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Industrial Applications and Safety
Description: These days, robotic cells can be found throughout production facilities. Robotic cells are used for automated material handling, warehouse or logistics automation, robotic welding, robotic assembly, ...
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Introduction to Personal Care Robots
Description: The world is changing at a rapid pace and robots are moving from the factory floor into our everyday lives and homes. Far from being novelties, robots offer many potential applications that can ...
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Key Changes to the UL 1740 Standard
Description: The Fourth Edition of UL 1740 "Standard for Robots and Robotic Equipment" was released at the beginning of 2018. The publication of the revised edition marked a significant shift from RIA R15.06 ...
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NRTL FAQ Series 3: Are NRTLs Government Agencies?
Description: Are NRTLs Government Agencies? ...
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NRTL FAQ Series 4: Are Some NRTL Marks Better Than Others?
Description: Are Some NRTL Marks Better Than Others? ...
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NRTL FAQ Series 5: Can Manufacturers Choose Which NRTL They Work With?
Description: Can Manufacturers Choose Which NRTL They Work With? ...
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NRTLs: Market Access for the US, Canada, & Mexico
Description: we will break down the process of entering the North American market in two parts: market access to the US and Canada using TÜV Rheinland's cTUVus mark and market access to Mexico by way of the US. ...
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Power and Force Limited (PFL) Collaborative Robotics
Description: Industrial robots are transforming factories, production facilities and manufacturing plants around the world. Incorporating new collaborative robots (cobots) has allowed companies to boost ...
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RoHS Compliance Requirements for Robotics
Description: The Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive, also known as the RoHS Directive, was originally published as Directive 2002/95/EC and restricted the use of six hazardous materials in electrical ...
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Rules for IATF 16949 During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Description: The International Automotive Task Force extended deadlines for companies certified to IATF 16949 during COVID-19. Learn more about the rules & requirements. ...
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Safety is Still Top Priority - 3 New Robotics Predictions for 2020
Description: At the end of 2019 through to the beginning of this year, robotics experts across multiple industries and stages of development and manufacturing began placing their bets on what the future of ...
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Simplifying Custom Robotic Cell Certifications
Description: The demand for custom robotic cells is growing as companies continue to integrate industrial robots into their processes for everything from assembly lines, to complex machining, to picking/packaging, ...
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Infrared Boosters Optimize Your Production Plant
Description: Finishing line production bottlenecks often occur as a result of increasing production demands, where the existing convection drying oven can no longer keep pace. Learn how an infrared booster oven ...
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THK's Support Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
From: THK America, Inc.Description: During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been critical to maintain an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help mitigate the spread of the virus and keep people safe. To keep up with ...
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Identify & Mitigate Combustible Dust Dangers
From: Camfil APCDescription: This article examines how to recognize dangerous combustible dust situations in manufacturing plants and processing facilities to help personnel quickly observe and recognize an unsafe situation in ...
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Tips for Creating a Dust Management Strategy
From: Camfil APCDescription: Dust collection systems are necessary industrial processes that generate airborne particles because they can cause health and safety issues, contaminate products, and damage equipment. Here are ...
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5 Reasons You Should Go Ductless
From: AirClean SystemsDescription: Ductless fume hoods, workstations, and enclosures (sometimes called filtered fume hoods, fume cupboards, or enclosures) have been used since the 1960s. Fume hoods remove vapors and fumes produced by ...
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Application Station: PCR
From: AirClean SystemsDescription: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a widely applied molecular tool that amplifies DNA and RNA sequences. By repetitively cloning DNA and RNA, other tools, such as gel electrophoresis, can be applied ...
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4 Post Hydraulic Press for Compression Molding, Drawing, Deep Drawing, and More
From: Savage Engineering, Inc.Description: A 4-column press (commonly known as a 4-post press) is a vertical, up-acting or down-acting hydraulic press, with a guided platen powered by a hydraulic cylinder(s). The platen is fitted with bronze ...
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C-Frame Hydraulic Press for Forming, Assembly, Molding, and More
From: Savage Engineering, Inc.Description: The Gap Frame Press, also known as a C-Frame, is easily distinguished by its unique frame design that creates a "C" around the bed bolster. C-Frame hydraulic presses can be preferred for their ...
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Why Pairing a Paxton Blower to a Paxton Air Knife is Important
Description: In order to maximize system performance and efficiency, Paxton application engineers utilize both blower performance curves and air delivery device resistance curves to properly size a Paxton blower ...
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Adhesive Bonding Instead of Welding or Bolting
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Adhesive bonding involves the use of adhesive, like glue, to form a material bond between two or more assembly parts. In addition to regular applications, hybrid processes, in which the adhesive bond ...
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Choosing the Correct Heavy-Duty Fastening Torque Tool
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: The advantages of continuous rotation, as provided by torque multipliers, are especially beneficial when it comes to heavy-duty torque fastening applications ...
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Torque Verification Process of Assembly Power Tools
From: Mountz, Inc.Description: Manufacturing companies globally that use fasteners, bolts, and nuts need to ensure their torque process and quality standards are complying with international standards, like ISO. Establishing ...
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Building and Home Automation Application Guide
From: Littelfuse, Inc.Description: Our Building and Home Automation Application Guide provides an overview of the Littelfuse technologies used in various building and home automation applications. It is designed to help you quickly ...
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Automotive Interiors of the Future: Sensing, HUD, and More
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Increasing vehicle automation, increased connectivity, and deeper market penetration of electric and hybrid vehicles are among the biggest industry trends predicted through 2025 and beyond. New ...
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Inspecting and Correcting Displays as Resolution Goes Up: A Method for Improved Pixel-Level Measurement
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: The emergence of emissive displays with their higher resolution, smaller pixel size, and smaller pixel pitch (greater pixel density) presents new challenges for accurate pixel- and subpixel-level ...
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Setting the Standard for Smartphone Display Quality
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Nearly all aspects of a smartphone are controlled via touchscreen displays. One such independent organization is DXOMARK, a French firm that has been providing independent benchmark studies based on ...
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The Era of Foldable Phones Has Arrived
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Foldable phones have seemingly been just around the corner for years-prototypes were dangled temptingly in front of the public at CES 2019 (the Royole FlexPai) and product videos proliferated online. ...
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The Latest In-Vehicle Sensing Applications: Near-Infrared Light for DMS & OMS
From: Radiant Vision SystemsDescription: Automobiles are getting smarter and smarter, as new innovations in monitoring, sensing, advanced driver assistance (ADAS), and diagnostic systems continue to enhance vehicle performance, comfort, and ...
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Adhesive Bonding, Potting and Assembly of Automotive Sensors and ECUs
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Where poor quality can cost lives - Significantly larger numbers of sensors and ECUs are being installed in vehicles today. Since faults in this area can cost lives, the sensitive electronics must ...
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Digital vs. Analog Control in Proportional Applications
From: Kelly Pneumatics, Inc.Description: Pressure regulators are closed-looped devices that maintain a constant, steady pressure within a system. The traditional option, analog, has its perks, as does its counterpart, the digital controller. ...
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The Components of a Digital Flow Meter
From: Kelly Pneumatics, Inc.Description: Digital flow meters are high-tech devices with a customizable, touch screen interface. They're used for gauging and displaying qualities like mass flow rate, volumetric flow rate, gas temperature, ...
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HV Batteries: Encapsulation and Thermal Management - Thermally Conductive Pastes Protect Against Overheating and Vibrations
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Thermal influences have an enormous impact on the service life, capacity and above all the operational safety of Li-ion traction batteries. In order to prevent possible defects and damage caused by ...
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ifm Spotted - UGT505 used for Better Air
From: ifm electronic gmbhDescription: The company Green City Solutions has the goal to improve air quality in cities. Consequently, they have developed the first biotech air filter: the CityTree. Integrated within: the UGT505. ...
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Increased Energy Efficiency Thanks to the Modernisation with Aerzen Turbo
From: Aerzen USA Corp.Description: Turbo blower made by Aerzen modernised treatment plant in Emsbüren. ...
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Success Story: WWTP Wallau
From: Aerzen USA Corp.Description: "We can use and combine ideal blowers for the individual load case. The solution offered by AERZEN has the advantage that we can buy all types from one hand and this is something that our customers ...
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What Makes an Ultra-High-Purity Gas Mixer?
From: Environics, Inc.Description: A truly ultra-high-purity gas mixer is defined by its leak integrity and permeability mitigation. This means that the system is designed to mitigate both absorption and outgassing from any point in ...
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Efficiently Applying, Processing and Curing Epoxy Resin
From: Scheugenpflug, Inc.Description: Epoxy resins are reactive resins with which a stable, chemical-resistant plastic can be produced through the addition of additives. Epoxy-based casting resins feature excellent electrical properties ...
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What Does a Responsible Restart Look Like for Manufacturing Companies?
Description: Even though companies are eager to open their doors and allow workers to come in, it is imperative that they follow all the new rules and regulations put in place. ...
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When Should You Replace a Compressed Air Knife with a Paxton Air System?
Description: Due to low initial cost of compressed air knives, many facilities opt for compressed air knives when just starting out, for low line speeds, or for intermittent blow off and drying. ...
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Why Choose a Paxton Belt-Driven Blower Over a Direct Drive Blower?
Description: Why does Paxton Products offer a belt-driven blower, rather than a high speed direct drive blower? The answer may surprise you. ...
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How does a Paxton Air Knife Compare to a Compressed Air Knife?
Description: Learn the benefits of using a Paxton air knife over a compressed air knife. ...
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3 Tips to Maximize the Impact of 3D Printing
From: Technetics GroupDescription: 3D printing may be associated with consumer products manufacturing with short product lifecycles. In the industrial gas turbine market in particular, design cycles may be a few months or shorter. In ...
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When to use a Nozzle Manifold vs an Air Knife?
Description: Paxton's Application Engineers configure drying and blow off solutions based on your line and target specifications and their extensive knowledge of which air delivery devices are best for which ...
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Cutting in 3D
From: Hypertherm, Inc.Description: Automating plasma cutting in a 3D space requires everyone involved to be at the top of their game. Learn about this innovative solution from Arc Specialties, Kuka Robotics, and Hypertherm's ...
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What Is a Gantry Stage / Cartesian Robot?
Description: A precision gantry stage or gantry system is sometimes called a linear robot or Cartesian robot. Gantry robots typically provide overhead motion in 2 or 3 linear degrees of freedom (X-Y and X-Y-Z) and ...
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Could You Do More with Your Plasma Cutting System
From: Hypertherm, Inc.Description: Today's plasma systems have become highly portable and versatile tools that not only cut metal, but also offer precision gouging and marking. ...
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Material Utilization in Metal Fabrication
From: Hypertherm, Inc.Description: Regardless of where your business is in its growth journey, you probably know how important material utilization is. You also know about the numerous barriers to improvement, like unpredictable ...
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Safety and Purity in Personal Hygiene Products
Description: Expertise and dedication - Key enablers to meet ever increasing demands on product safety and purity ...
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Curiosity Leads to Success
From: STEGODescription: How STEGO nurtures their thirst for knowledge with innovations ...
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Advancements in Blower Technology: Blowers & Active Air-Cooled Systems
From: BoydDescription: This article will provide an overview of when to effectively utilize blowers and new advancements for next generation applications. Blower design is evolving as demands for new application ...
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In-line Variable Flow Direct Steam Injection Heater is Ideal for Food and Beverage Manufacturing
From: Pick Heaters Inc.Description: Just as there are numerous industrial applications for water heating, so too are there many challenges - maximizing energy efficiency, minimizing maintenance costs and many others. Nowhere is this ...
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ArmaKleen Bio 24 Cleaning Trial
From: Armakleen Company (The)Description: A manufacturing company sent us aluminum process components for a cleaning trial. They wanted to reduce the VOCs in the cleaning chemistries they used, along with eliminating hazardous chemicals/waste ...
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Case Study: Losing Your Cool
From: Armakleen Company (The)Description: Case Study: Losing Your Cool. A truck dealership needed to clean some EGR coolers caked with tough-to-remove soils. To clean them the cleaning trial team used 5% by volume of ArmaKleen 4 in 1 aqueous ...
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Computer Vision and Robotics Expand Industrial Capabilities
From: Wind RiverDescription: Cobots, or collaborative robots, are a new step in industrial robot technology. Unlike most robots, which act as replacements for human workers (and often operate in cages to prevent injury to ...
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Electrical Engineers in Automation: What are the Success Stories?
Description: The following technical discussion is part of an occasional series showcasing the ISA Mentor Program, authored by Greg McMillan, industry consultant, author of numerous process control books, 2010 ISA ...
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Making Legacy Machines Smart
Description: To begin with, let's define what "legacy machines" mean in this context. These are machines or industrial assets that do not intrinsically support real-time communication with a third-party system. In ...
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Pipe ID Control System
From: RIFTEK EUROPE Sp. z.o.o.Description: The System development is based on the order of our Italy partner for Ralc Italia Srl company. These projects continue our work in solving widespread ID measurement challenges. ...
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Screw Jack & ComDRIVE Maintenance
From: Joyce/Dayton Corp.Description: Removing and replacing the input worm shaft is simple. Watch as our engineer walks through the procedure. ...
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Trucking & Transportation Case Study
From: Armakleen Company (The)Description: A customer in the trucking & transportation industry was in search of a new cleaning process for their engine remanufacturing jobs. They sent us a water pump in dire need for a good cleaning. The ...
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The Smart Factory: Defining the Factory of the Future
Description: This white paper focuses on the details and reviews some of the concepts that help make a factory smart. The breakthrough strengths and technologies of the Smart Factory include shop-floor ...