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Robot sales jump 39% in North America; automotive orders spike 76%

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Feature Articles

Improving PLC compatibility and function flexibility
When original equipment manufacturer Weiler Engineering upgraded the drive systems on its aseptic blow-fill-seal machines, a problem with its existing controller compatibility was limiting the functionality of its equipment. A one-on-one PLC-integration engineering solution by Siemens not only provided the machine-operation interface Weiler Engineering needed, but also significantly expanded its applications flexibility.
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Scratch protection is emerging de facto standard for handheld devices
Scratch-resistant screens are one of the relatively rare feature enhancements that add value to a device without making it more complicated to use. Diamondshield is a water-clear coating developed by the Diamonex Products division of Morgan Advanced Ceramics (MAC) that gives polycarbonate and acrylic screens — and other plastic components such as keypads and casings — a previously unattainable scratch-resistance, comparable to glass, while maintaining the weight savings, impact resistance, formability, and other benefits of plastic.
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Battling metal rot made easier by attending Corrosion College
A unique, hands-on educational opportunity offered monthly in Gilmer, TX, Corrosion College provides hands-on experience in understanding the process of corrosion through two days of intensive instruction conducted by professionals in the field of corrosion protection.
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New ORNL roof system means savings for homeowners
Homeowners could see their summer utility bills fall by 8% or more with a new roof and attic system being developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. From an energy-efficiency perspective, roof technology has not progressed substantially in hundreds of years, but that is changing with the use of active thermal mass components, reflective pigments and coatings, subventing, radiant barriers, and other novel techniques being tested by a team led by Bill Miller and Jan Kosny of ORNL's Building Envelopes group.
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Wheels: More auto parts ditch metal
Cooling-water pipes are exposed to high temperatures and an aggressive environment. At the same time they are required to provide long-term leak resistance despite internal pressures of almost 2 bar. Consequently, they have been traditionally manufactured from metal. As an alternative, component and systems specialist Hutchinson (Mannheim, Germany), in close cooperation with Volkswagen, has developed a polymer pipe made of a heat- and hydrolysis-stabilized grade of DuPont Zytel nylon.
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CNC MACHINED PLASTIC PARTS — FAST
First Cut Prototype CNC machines low volumes of parts from solid blocks of real plastic in 1-3 business days. We are an alternative to additive rapid prototyping technologies when you need better material properties, improved surface finishes, and better dimensional properties. Upload your 3D CAD model and receive an On-line quote at First Cut.

5-Star Product: Design your own touch-sensing user interface with mTouch
Looking for a free and easy method for adding a touch-sensing user interface to applications utilizing PIC microcontrollers? Microchip Technology has you covered. The company is providing its mTouch Touch Sensing Software Development Kit gratis for download from its Microchip Touch Sensing Design Center. Full access to the source code is provided, so designers can customize the algorithms and easily integrate them into their main application.
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