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IDS Shows New Products and Developments at VISION Show 2016

At this year's VISION show from 8th to 10th November in Stuttgart, industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems will be introducing a number of new camera series featuring USB 3.1 and GigE connectors. The focus will be on more powerful sensors, robust housing and connection technology, as well as on a simple integration of the cameras. Visitors will see impressive application demos, and a wide range of solutions from classical machine vision and 3D robot vision to embedded vision and ITS applications.

15 Sep 2016

Institution of Mechanical Engineers launches Developing Engineers Programme

The Developing Engineers Programme equips Associate Members with essential tools and guidance to secure professional registration and enhance career potential.

15 Sep 2016

Live Demonstration of SmartCleaveTM FI Laser Cutting Technology, Record-setting Lab Results, Advanced Glass Marking with UV and Picosecond Lasers

ROFIN will demonstrate the IP protected ROFIN SmartCleaveTM FI laser filamentation cutting process for glass, sapphire, ceramics and other transparent, brittle materials at the Glasstec show on September 20-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Additionally, the laser manufacturer showcases high-resolution glass marking with UV lasers and decoating applications with picosecond laser sources.

15 Sep 2016

Latvian Wheelchair Fencer Uses Stratasys Customized 3D Printed Back Brace to Overcome Discomfort and Limited Movement

Stratasys Ltd., the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that Latvian wheelchair fencer, Polina Rožkova, is wearing a customized 3D printed back brace during her quest for gold at the Paralympics 2016 this week.

15 Sep 2016

IChemE Selects Dow Corning 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as Finalist in 2016 Global Awards

In recognition of excellence, innovation and achievement in chemical, biochemical and process industries, the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has named Dow Corning® 3363 Insulating Glass Sealant as a finalist in the 2016 IChemE Global Awards. Dow Corning is in the running for the “Energy” category award.

15 Sep 2016

New Method Increases Production Process of Printable Electronic Devices

Scientists at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) have developed a new, non-destructive method of detecting the orientation of molecules in organic semiconductor transistors using Raman spectroscopy.

15 Sep 2016

Nano Dimension Delivers DragonFly 2020 3D Printer to US-Based Company, FATHOM

Nano Dimension Ltd., a leader in the field of 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nano Dimension Technologies Ltd., has delivered its DragonFly 2020 3D Printer to FATHOM.

15 Sep 2016

Researchers Propose New Method to Adjust Flowability of Thickening Material

Shear thickening – the increase of a liquid’s viscosity through applied force – is a well-known phenomenon. Mix equal parts corn starch and water and you come up with “Oobleck,” a liquid that turns solid the more vigorously you stir it.

15 Sep 2016

Direct Metal Deposition Gets Drive Shafts up to Speed on Container Ships

Innovative laser technology from O.R. Lasertechnologie enables efficient production of sliding bearings, reducing material waste and enhancing performance.

15 Sep 2016

TA Instruments Launches the DuraPulse Stent Graft Test Instrument

The DuraPulse™ SGT revolutionizes cardiovascular fatigue testing with its modular design and advanced software, optimizing performance for vascular devices.

From TA Instruments 15 Sep 2016

University of Liverpool Scientists Discover Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovered a significant breakthrough that could lead to improved fuel cell materials being developed.

14 Sep 2016

On-Surface Chemical Reactions Develop Novel Chemical Compounds

On-surface chemical reactions have the potential to lead to the development of novel chemical compounds that are yet to be synthesized by solution chemistry. A high-resolution atomic force microscope can be used to study the first-step, second-step, and third-step products in detail.

14 Sep 2016

Dreamweaver, Glatfelter Bring 20-Micron Separator for Lithium Ion Batteries into Full Production

Dreamweaver International and its manufacturing partner Glatfelter have brought their first separator for lithium ion batteries into full production.

14 Sep 2016

Hypertherm Expands 3D Printing Usage with NVBOTS' NVPro 3D Printers

New Valence Robotics, the only provider of Built to Share™ automated 3D printing solutions, today announced that Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of plasma, laser and waterjet cutting systems, is relying on a network of NVBOTS’ NVPro 3D printers to speed product design, evaluate marketing concepts, and test assembly processes.

14 Sep 2016

C3R Successfully Restores Metal Components with Optomec LENS 3D Hybrid VMC System

Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals today announced that the Center for Remanufacturing and Resources Recovery (C3R) at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is restoring legacy components with their LENS 3D Hybrid Vertical Milling Center (VMC) system.

14 Sep 2016