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September 13, 2022Volume 18 Issue 34


Image - Sanitary Flange Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors
Sanitary Flange Line Vac Air Operated Conveyors
Line Vac air powered conveyors convert ordinary hose or pipe into a complete conveying system for bulk materials, pills, plastic granules, scrap, trim, and other complex shapes. New Sanitary Flange Line Vacs allow for easy disassembly and cleanup. Ideal for systems which require frequent or mandatory cleaning.
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In this issue of Designfax

  • Revolution in metal stamping: Digital Sheet Forming
  • Top Tech Tip: 2D, 3D, or 2.5D? Choosing a vision system
  • Exoskeleton proving its mettle for Army soldiers
  • Bentley Mulliner Batur: Next-gen muscle-car vibes
  • Standard parts in hygienic design from JW Wico
  • Universal Robots' UR20 Cobot makes its debut
  • You need motion control components? HIWIN has them
  • Next-gen controlled pneumatics from Festo
  • Xometry: Trusted partners from prototyping to production
  • World leader in linear motion: THK
  • Eng. Toolbox: Differences b/n multi-axis positioning stages
  • Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
    • Robot gripper optimizes machine tending: OnRobot
    • Knuckle arm machining for automotive: Makino
  • Most Popular Last Issue
    • Lamborghini Urus Performante: 657-hp Super SUV
    • Composite replaces aluminum: Ducati seat frame
    • New dynamical framework for turbulence
  • New Products
    • Electrical, Mechanical, Motion
    Cover Image: Bentley Mulliner Batur

News

New on-chip frequency comb is 100x more efficient

Analysis of email traffic suggests remote work may stifle innovation

Researchers find simple way to increase lifetimes of fuel cells and other devices significantly

Football, hockey, and more: Neck 'bandages' may one day detect concussion injuries



Image - When metals can't take the heat: Silicon Carbide is a top choice for high-temperature wear
When metals can't take the heat: Silicon Carbide is a top choice for high-temperature wear
Several grades of this material optimize wear performance for bearings and other parts requiring extreme precision in high-acceleration or aerospace applications. Insaco specializes in precision machining SiC where thermal conductivity or strength at high temperatures and low density are key.
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Feature articles

Image - Revolution in metal stamping: Digital Sheet Forming
Revolution in metal stamping: Digital Sheet Forming
Desktop Metal has just launched Figur G15, the first commercial platform of its kind to shape standard sheet metal on demand directly from a digital design file using all-new, patent-pending Digital Sheet Forming (DSF) technology -- no stamping tools, molds, dies, or presses required. Imagine the savings!
See Desktop Metal at IMTS 2022 booths #432212 and #433103.
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Image - Top Tech Tip: <br>2D, 3D, or 2.5D? Choosing a vision system for your automation project
Top Tech Tip:
2D, 3D, or 2.5D? Choosing a vision system for your automation project

If you're looking at machine vision systems for automation, you will need to decide whether to invest in a 2D, 3D, or 2.5D camera system. That choice will have a major impact on the deployment's cost, complexity, capabilities, and functionality. OnRobot's Kristian Hulgard, General Manager - Americas, explains the differences, benefits, and shortcomings of each system type.
See OnRobot at IMTS 2022 booth #236254.
Read this informative OnRobot article.

Image - Exoskeleton proving its mettle for Army soldiers
Exoskeleton proving its mettle for Army soldiers
A team of engineers from Vanderbilt U. has completed a collaborative project with the U.S. Army to design and test a first-of-its-kind exoskeleton called SABER that supports soldiers participating in sustainment and logistics operations. Biomechanical evaluations revealed the 3-lb nonpowered suit reduced stress on soldiers' backs by more than 100 lb while lifting and increased their endurance by over 60%.
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Image - Understanding Pressure Regulators just got easier with this basic guide
Understanding Pressure Regulators just got easier with this basic guide
Learn the design elements to consider when specifying a pressure regulator with Beswick's helpful pressure regulator guide. Several factors including operating pressure ranges, flow requirements as well as size and weight constraints must be considered in order to choose the ideal product. Read on and learn from our popular white paper.
Learn The Basics of Pressure Regulators (no registration required).
View Beswick Engineering's Regulator Selection Guide.
Go to the Regulator Product Selector.

Image - Bentley Mulliner Batur: Next-gen muscle-car vibes
Bentley Mulliner Batur: Next-gen muscle-car vibes
Bentley is giving a first look at its muscular new design language with its limited-edition Mulliner Batur coupe, a 730-hp twin-turbocharged W12 fastback that's the company's most powerful car ever. It boasts four-wheel steering, 48-V electric active anti-roll bars, exceptional interior tailoring, and touches of titanium and 18K gold.
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Image - Standard parts in hygienic design from JW Wico
Standard parts in hygienic design from JW Wico
JW Winco has developed a complete product family of special standard parts that combine minimal contamination tendency with optimum cleaning ability to meet the highest sanitary standards. The new GN 6226 spacers, which avoid duplicate mounting surfaces, join the existing range of knobs, U-handles, hand levers, indexing plungers, latches, cover sleeves, leveling feet, and screws. In all cases, stainless steel with vibratory finished or polished surfaces is used as the material.
See JW Winco at IMTS 2022 booth #432394.
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Image - Universal Robots' new UR20 Cobot makes its U.S. debut at IMTS 2022
Universal Robots' new UR20 Cobot makes its U.S. debut at IMTS 2022
Attendees at North America's leading machine tool show (IMTS) are experiencing how the all-new collaborative, industrial cobot from Universal Robots delivers the longest reach and payload in its class, offering the ability to automate even more hard-to-staff tasks in a market struggling to hire. Also learn about cobot grippers, machine tending, robo welding, and more.
See Universal Robots at IMTS 2022 booth #236949.
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Image - You need motion control components?<br>HIWIN has them in stock!
You need motion control components?
HIWIN has them in stock!

Many models of rolled ballscrews PLUS supports, ballsplines, linear guideways, crossed roller bearings, and stages are in stock at our Chicago factory, where HIWIN can cut and machine to our spec or yours. Fast shipment to meet applications in machine tool, medical, lab, packaging, metal fab, semicon, and advanced high-precision automation equipment.
See HIWIN at IMTS 2022 booth #134514.
Learn about HIWIN's full product line.

Image - Next-gen controlled pneumatics from Festo
Next-gen controlled pneumatics from Festo
Festo's controlled pneumatics combines proportional technology, sensors, and control algorithms to form a control loop. These are mechatronic pneumatic systems with innovative valve and communication technologies that enable digital influence in conjunction with closed-loop control based on a sensor variable. This creates new areas of application, especially for pressure and flow control. Learn about digitized pneumatics in tire manufacturing and how piezo technology increases valve life in wafer manufacturing.
See Festo at IMTS 2022 booth #215000 Smartforce Student Summit.
Read the full Festo applications article.

Image - Xometry: Trusted partners from prototyping to production through finishing and assembly
Xometry: Trusted partners from prototyping to production through finishing and assembly
Design engineers trust Xometry for machining, cutting, bending, stamping, extrusion, injection molding, 3D printing, and getting quality parts delivered on time. Known for superior engineering support and customer service, Xometry also offers businesses flexible payment options. Get parts now and pay later.
See Xometry at IMTS 2022 booth #433012.
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Image - World leader in linear motion: THK
World leader in linear motion: THK
THK's LM Guides, Ball Screws, Ball Splines, Cross Roller Rings, and Actuators are indispensable components of mechanical and electronic systems in a wide variety of industries. The company manufactures, assembles, and ships all over North America from its location in Hebron, OH. Learn all about all their latest products including the LM Guide Actuators, Long Stroke Actuators, and Caged Ball LM Guides. Check out their Mechatronics Custom Assembly Service too.
See THK at IMTS 2022 booths #134802 and #134803.
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Image - Engineer's Toolbox: Differences between types of multi-axis positioning stages -- parallel vs. stacked
Engineer's Toolbox: Differences between types of multi-axis positioning stages -- parallel vs. stacked
According to the experts at PI (Physik Instrumente), stacking individual motorized stages is a fine approach for assemblies of just a few axes, but as applications become more complex a 6-axis stage design based on parallel kinematics could be the best option. Learn about stiffness, inconsistent dynamics, size and weight fragility, and even cabling considerations for multi-axis applications. Lots of good info here.
See PI at IMTS 2022 booth #135952.
Read this informative PI blog.

Most popular last issue

Image - Lamborghini Urus Performante: 657-hp Super SUV reimagined
Lamborghini Urus Performante: 657-hp Super SUV reimagined
Lamborghini's version of ultra-modern everyday driving is its new Urus Performante, an update to its Super SUV model first introduced in 2017. This latest all-wheel-drive iteration boasts a sharper and sleeker body redesign, a twin-turbo V8 that cranks out 657 hp, and a 0- to 62-mph time under 3.3 sec.
Read the full article.

Image - Composite replaces aluminum in new Ducati motorcycle seat frame
Composite replaces aluminum in new Ducati motorcycle seat frame
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. recently showed off a key motorcycle part traditionally produced in metal that is now made of a unique carbon fiber composite. Developed as a joint research project with Gemini Composites and high-end Italian cycle-maker Ducati, the new seat support rear frame saves significant part weight.
Read the full article.

Image - New dynamical framework for turbulence uncovered
New dynamical framework for turbulence uncovered
Physicists from Georgia Tech have demonstrated -- numerically and experimentally -- that turbulence can be understood and quantified with the help of a relatively small set of special solutions to the governing equations of fluid dynamics that can be precomputed for a particular geometry.
Read the full article.

Videos+: Technologies and inspiration in action
Efficient, reliable and flexible robot gripper optimizes machine tending operations
To continuously deliver high-quality results to its customers, WEFAG AG not only invested in new CNC machines, but also deployed a collaborative application with the 3FG15 gripper from OnRobot to tend the CNC machines. This makes it possible for the Swiss family-owned company to meet extremely short delivery times and smaller batch sizes confidently, while also reducing the workload of employees, who can now focus on more demanding tasks.
See OnRobot at IMTS 2022 booth #236254.
Watch how the 3FG15 delivered an ROI in 2 months.
Learn more: How to automate machine tending.

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Knuckle arm machining for automotive: Makino
See Makino's a500Z Knuckle Arm Machining in action. This 5-axis horizontal machining system can accommodate today's more complex part geometry challenges in a minimum number of workholding setups and machining operations. The unique kinematic arrangement of the a500Z minimizes the force path lengths both through the spindle as well as through the workpiece, efficiently transferring both cutting loads and reactive forces into the machine's three-point leveled bed, maximizing both metal removal rates and perishable tool life due to unparalleled system rigidity.
See Makino at IMTS 2022 booth #338136.
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