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Improve mechanical processing thanks to smart device software
“Industry 4.0” will no longer be just a slogan if manufacturers successfully apply 4.0 technology to benefit consumers, according to Wenzel. Many different projects can be initiated from the same platform – the Wenzel software. This protocol is able to meet the high demands of the business and can show measurable...
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ZEISS Captures Quality Data via 5G For Networked Production
The new 5G mobile standard will open up many groundbreaking opportunities for the networked production facilities of the future. One example is ZEISS’ system for capturing in-line quality data in automotive manufacturing by using 5G, which the company is exhibiting in the 5G Arena at this year’s Hannover Messe in Germany....
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Efficiency of applying modern technology to production: Casestudy at Speedfactory
After years of incubating, researching and building the system, adidas finally succeeded in producing robotic shoes, with the first product on the market being M.F.G. Adidas’ robot factory is called SpeedFactory. The name Speed - Speed comes from shortening the production time of a shoe. At the Speedfactory, Adidas is making...
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Upskill improve productivity with augmented reality technology (Part 2)
Ballard got his start with the National Security Agency working on supercomputing and software intelligence for counterterrorism. He later served on a National Academy of Sciences committee overseeing a study on using augmented and virtual reality as a medium to interact with data. “That was the idea that stuck in my...
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Upskill improve productivity with augmented reality technology (Part 1)
Workers assembling wind turbines at a GE Renewable Energy factory in Pensacola, Florida, for example, wear smart glasses powered by Upskill, a GE Ventures-backed company that produces enterprise software for wearables. Before the team started using the devices, technicians often had to stop what they were doing, check manuals or contact...
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Rapid Prototyping: Productivity improvement solution for mechanical engineering (Part 2)
In the world today, there are more than 30 rapid prototyping technologies being used and commercialized. Below are some quick prototyping technologies as follows: SLA (Stereo lithography apparatus): Create samples from photocurable resin. When the laser source is controlled by the computer’s signal covering the cross-section of the 3D model, it...
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Rapid Prototyping: A solution to improve productivity for mechanical engineering (Part 1)
With a history dating back to the 80s and started being used in many countries since 1997, Rapid Prototyping Engineering is now widely used in many industries. With superior features, this technology has helped manufacturing engineers reduce machining time, quickly meet customer needs. In many fields, especially in the mechanical field,...
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The ARMC robot successfully persuaded the UK’s largest magnet manufacturer
Successful robot testing has convinced Anchor Magnets – a leading UK magnet manufacturer of the far-reaching benefits that small and medium businesses can get through the application of self-sufficient dynamic processes. The Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Center has enabled Anchor Magnets in cities to transform its technologies into operational processes, freeing...
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StealBrick CPQ Software – Tool to support small and medium businesses
CPQ or Automated Quotation Software is a sales tool designed to help companies create accurate quotes for all complex to simple products based on centralized business rules. Quotes are always ready to be created in real time. Many people believe that CPQ is software only for large corporations, but even for...
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Application of induction methods in equipment testing and maintenance
The induction method is one of the most commonly used solutions for checking the condition of equipment, thereby offering appropriate maintenance. Eddy current testing (ECT) as a technique for testing finds its roots in electromagnetism. Eddy currents were first observed by François Arago in 1824, but French physicist Léon Foucault is...
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