Industries
First components manufactured for ‘Wing of Tomorrow’ programme
At the Paris Air show, GKN Aerospace announced that it has manufactured the first demonstrator wing components for Airbus’ ‘Wing of tomorrow’ research programme. The parts are samples of a section of the wing spar. GKN Aerospace’s wing technology aims to improve the productivity of the composite manufacturing process. The use of composite components can result in up to 20% weight savings.
Scanning eye providing robot sight
Robots must be equipped with sensors and software for three-dimensional vision in order to gain a spatial understanding of and precisely control objects in their environment. A research team at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) has been developing and manufacturing micro-scanner mirrors, ‘MEMS’ scanners, which provide robots an ability similar to human vision needed to perceive objects and perform demanding tas...
Bandwidth-on-demand powered by optical transport network
Carriers in China have been aggressively deploying 100G-capable OTN switching networks over the last few years, and now its largest carrier is poised to launch a new network to support government/enterprise leased-line services that will leverage the international standard for dynamically adjusting OTN connection bandwidth.
Expert podcasts for the lighting industry
International designer and manufacturer of luminaires and bespoke lighting solutions, FUTURE Designs, has launched its first series of informative and educational podcasts through interviews with some of its experts. The three episodes, which are hosted by journalist Grant Gibson, explore the past, present and future of FUTURE Designs.
Can a switch to robots transform competitiveness?
If you’ve ever considered adding robots to your production line but don’t know where to start, then ABB’s Switch to Robots seminar could be what you need. Taking place at ABB’s Milton Keynes training site on Tuesday 2nd July 2019, the seminar will provide a simple step-by-step guide to introducing robotic automation to the factory floor.
Redefining the competence of robots in industrial automation
Serving as the cornerstone of industrial robots that are already in use across industries, the robotic tool changers are playing a pivotal role in improving their overall productivity and efficiency. With mass shifting of factories to Industry 4.0, adoption of robotic tool changers marks an important step for businesses toward achieving complete industrial automation. By Santosh Kumar, Fact.MR
De-risking electrical compliance in the aerospace industry
Tony Nicoli, Aerospace & Defence Director, Mentor’s Integrated Electrical Systems Division, speaks to Electronic Specifier about the company’s new automated design-for-compliance methodology that will impact the aerospace industry.
Drone technology meets manual soldering
CURPAS and Ersa held two workshops 'drone meets soldering iron' with soldering and fight demonstration at universities. "Drones are safe and reliable when, among other things, all components are correctly soldered," said Jörg Nolte, Product Manager Soldering Tools, Rework and Inspection Systems, started his introductory lecture at the two workshops on manual soldering at the University of Zielona Gora in Poland and at the Technical Univ...
Configurable modular transfer for robot assembly cells
A solution for robotic assembly by Yamaha Factory Automation Section, the LCM100 linear conveyor module, enables cleaner, quieter, and more flexible workpiece transport. By simplifying production startup, reducing cycle times, and increasing accuracy, the modules boost productivity and yield, while also cutting noise, increasing reliability, and reducing the size of robot assembly cells.
Kitronik Launches ‘Lesson in a Box’ Robotics Pack
Following extensive consultation with teachers, Kitronik is set to launch its first ‘Lesson in a Box’ product at this year’s ISTE EdTech Conference, held in Philadelphia, from 23th-26th June.