Analysis software for rolling bearings
To support engineers and technicians in the professional selection of rolling bearings, SKF offers "SimPro Quick", an analysis software that users can test free of charge for three months.
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read more...3D printing becomes blockchain ready
As a printer manufacturer for high-precision additively manufactured metal components, 3D MicroPrint GmbH is the first to integrate SAMPL technology into its systems. Together with Fraunhofer ENAS, PROSTEP AG, consider it, NXP and the University of Ulm, a first prototype for the Secure Additive Manufacturing (SAMPL) platform is being integrated into a 3D printer for the production of metal components.
read more...High-performance thermoplastic for FDM process
Stratasys has introduced a new high-performance PEKK-based thermoplastic called Antero 800NA for its FDM process.
read more...Mission to the moon
Stratasys Ltd, an industry leader in additive technology solutions, and Phoenix Analysis & Design Technologies, Inc (PADT) have announced that the companies are collaborating with Lockheed Martin Space to design 3D printed objects for NASA's Orion deep space probe.
read more...Siemens reorganizes global production
Siemens today launched the Additive Manufacturing Network: The new online collaboration platform provides users in the manufacturing industry worldwide with expertise, knowledge, digital tools and production capacities for industrial 3D printing.
read more...Improved joints for Delta robots
Belden Universal introduces major improvements to its joints for pick-and-place applications (Delta robots).
read more...Kratzer optimizes its fixture construction with Stratasys
Thanks to the installation of a Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D printer, Kratzer was able to reduce the production time of its fixtures on the production line from a few days to a few hours, achieving time savings of up to 90 percent compared to conventional methods.
read more...Digital support for design engineers
The new engineering tool from Item is intuitive to use and simplifies the design process in machine and equipment construction. The software supports users from 3D design, CAD drafting, assembly instructions and project documentation through to online ordering of their industrial systems and equipment.
read more...Virtual mining production software
Reduce cycle and set-up times
Virtual Machining production software from Coscom has enabled Werner Weitner to reduce its part and set-up times by around 50 percent. Virtual Machining secures 100 percent of the complete CAD/CAM process at Werner Weitner in the run-up to production at the virtual workstation (PC).
read more...Customized machine elements from ACE shock absorbers
Interested parties can now calculate and design the gas spring tailored to their application on the ACE homepage. The gas spring calculation tool can be found under "Calculations" on the ace-ace.
read more...Clutches in high-tech use
In high-tech applications, couplings are critical to system performance. Choosing the right coupling ensures that the performance requirements of machinery are met and guarantees a long and trouble-free service life for the system.
read more...Amortization of a 3D printer within the first year
The leading French pharmaceutical company UPSA has brought a breath of fresh air into its production with additive manufacturing from Stratasys, achieving cost savings of up to 95 percent. The positive impact on UPSA's business was so rapid and sustainable that the investment paid for itself within just one year.
read more...Metal components from the 3D printer
DMG MORI clearly sees the future ahead: a future in which metallic components are not only turned, milled or laser-cut, but also printed. DMG MORI has already been successful in additive manufacturing since 2013 with laser deposition welding using a powder nozzle.
read more...Topology optimization
Calculation and simulation at the designer's fingertips - Dassault Systèmes Solidworks and DPS Software have been supporting this trend towards deeply integrated CAD-CAE process chains for years.
read more...Silver, gold and platinum at a glance
Heraeus Precious Metals publishes its precious metals forecast for the first time in cooperation with the SFA Oxford. The report gives an outlook for 2018 and provides background information on the price trends of precious metals.
read more...Metal components from the 3D printer
DMG Mori, the world's largest machine manufacturer for machining processes, now also offers its customers machine and process solutions based on additive manufacturing. It has pooled the necessary expertise in a strategic Expert Center.
read more...New CEL RoboxPro 3D printer
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers and technicians, has added the new CEL RoboxPro 3D printer for additive manufacturing to its range.
read more...Calculate the service life of plain bearings online
The 3D printing of lubrication- and maintenance-free bearings made from tribo-polymers enables a high degree of freedom in the design while at the same time ensuring the wear resistance of the components used. Thanks to extensive test series in its own test laboratory, Igus is able to predict the service life of the individually additively manufactured polymer bearing online. On this basis, customers can individually calculate their desired bearings online.
read more...Solidpro expands its presence
Solidpro, a specialist in 3D product development and digital manufacturing, is now also presenting the HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solution at its Paderborn site. With the new showroom, Germany's leading HP 3D printing partner is giving its customers and interested parties an on-site insight into the innovative Multi Jet Fusion technology for prototyping and additive series production.
read more...RoboxPro 3D printer with safety door and air filter
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, has added the new CEL RoboxPro 3D printer for additive manufacturing to its range. The dual-extrusion machine is primarily aimed at professional users, such as mechanical engineers or technicians, who require advanced rapid prototyping capabilities in the development process to quickly implement their product concepts with durable, water-soluble support materials that can be used in engineering.
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