Additively manufactured rigid foam components
Until now, it has been problematic to use low-density foams in additive production processes. However, a research team from Fraunhofer IPA has now developed a sealing nozzle for 3D printers and is using it to print components. The nozzle can be seen for the first time at Formnext.
Henkel and Carbon have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership, with new resins expected to be available on Carbon's Idea-to-Production platform from 2023.
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At Formnext 2022, Essentium will demonstrate how its material-centric approach helps customers produce 3D printed parts without compromising on quality. The company will showcase the advanced capabilities of the Essentium High-Speed Extrusion (HSE) 3D printing platform and innovative materials certified for industrial 3D printed parts and tooling.
Sensors and industrial image processing
The leading automation technology and industrial image processing companies Sick and MVTec Software are intensifying their strategic cooperation.
A new torque sensor system for cobots and lightweight robots is integrated into precision shaft gears and, according to the experience of the developers at Schaeffler, enables significantly shorter cycle times.
Just in time for the start of carnival
11.11. traditionally marks the start of carnival in Cologne. This year, Igus has two reasons to celebrate, as the Cologne-based plastics specialist reached the one billion mark in sales for the first time on this day.
Measuring the earthing quality with earth spikes is complex, costly and time-consuming. Measuring clamps offer a practical alternative for obtaining reliable measurement data quickly and easily.
Last year, sales of industrial robots exceeded the 486,000 mark, a new record. And this development is not stopping in other areas either: more and more simple, monotonous tasks have long been automated by robotics - and not just in large-scale industry.
SPS, which took place in Nuremberg from November 8-10, 2022, once again proved to all participants how relevant the platform is for the entire automation industry.
Siemens and UN Women Germany will in future jointly support the African Girls Can Code Initiative, which provides girls and young women in Africa with comprehensive training in information and communication technology as well as leadership and programming skills.
