MakerBot and Ultimaker, two leaders in desktop 3D printing, today announced the completion of their merger. Under the new brand, UltiMaker, the company aims to provide easy-to-use and accessible 3D printing hardware, software, and materials for any application, driving the industry to a future state of responsible and sustainable manufacturing.
Stratasys has announced that Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies, is its third and newest material partner for the P3 technology-based Origin® One 3D printer.
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH is to exhibit at Electronica 2022, showcasing solutions for a more energy efficient future. Booth C2.359 combines “Passion for Power Solutions” with demonstrations for Ethernet TSN and embedded control.
For this purpose, the components are guided along in a process water basin upstream of a patented ultrasonic sonotrode, whose generated vibrations cause the burrs to oscillate in an energy-efficient manner and break off with sharp edges in a process-safe manner. Since July 2022, the start-up ultraTEC has been a company of the international VOLLMER GROUP from Biberach an der Riß.
Weidmüller expands industrial service platform “easyConnect” with a web configurator for PCB plug-in connector OMNIMATE®4.0. Last year, Weidmüller presented the industrial service platform “easyConnect” –which provides universal access to all of the company's digital services. It is far more than just “an account for all of Weidmüller’s digital services”.
Silicon Labs, the leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, today announced a slate of new products that further extend its multiprotocol-supporting, interoperability-driven, and robustly-secure portfolio with new products to advance the innovations and trends shaping the Internet of Things including Matter, Amazon Sidewalk, Wi-SUN, and Wi-Fi 6.
3D Systems announced Figure 4® Tough Clear and DuraForm® PAx Black – two new production-grade materials designed to address a breadth of industrial applications. Both materials have been engineered for long-lasting mechanical performance and stability in any environment making them ideal for a host of end-use applications in industries such as consumer goods, transportation & motorsports, aerospace & defense, and service bureaus.
The power usage of motors used in machinery is said to make up 40-50% of the world’s electricity consumption, making these industry-essential devices a key energy reduction target. With this thought in mind, the market is seeing a proliferation of industrial motors claiming to offer improved energy efficiency. The latest inverter motors are also contributing to lower power consumption as they adjust their rotational speed according to operating conditions. Furthermore, demand is ramping up for new-generation servo motors, which typically find use in industrial robots as they can rotate forwards and backwards for accurate positioning. These three motor types (high-efficiency, inverter and servo) all rely on one common component to help maximize performance and minimize energy consumption: bearings.
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed its NORDAC ON decentralised frequency inverter series for lower power ranges up to 2.2 kW. The inverter is characterised by an integrated Ethernet interface, full pluggability and a very compact design.
3D manufacturing simulation is something you cannot go without these days if you want to be a serious contender in the manufacturing industry. As the digital embodiment of your factory floor or manufacturing processes, 3D manufacturing simulation can give you a birds-eye view of your entire manufacturing process without ever having to leave the comfort of your office.