A couple of decades ago, you could argue that bicycle accidents weren’t a thing. But fast-forwarding to 2022, an increasing number of people are biking to work. And while there are many reasons for this uptick in bicycle fatalities, one of the most common is dooring. [Read more…] about Keep Yourself Safe While Cycling With These Useful Tips
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Robotic grippers 3D-printed for packaging machines
Plastic grippers made from 3D printing and tribofilaments from Igus are 85 percent and 70 percent cheaper than the majority of competitors in the packaging industry.
3D printing is one of the most important trends in the industry today. It allows single batches to become a reality, allowing for personalized serial production of watches, furniture, and shoes. Additive manufacturing can also be a benefit to the packaging industry.
Metal grippers can be expensive and take a long time to produce.A certain company, after trying to 3D-print grippers using standard plastics like ABS and PLA with poor results, turned to igus. [Read more…] about Robotic grippers 3D-printed for packaging machines
Top 10 Tips to Avoid Odometer Fraud by Fraudulent Car Dealers
Odometer fraud may cause economic severe setbacks to inexperienced purchasers. We explain the do’s and don’ts when searching for a new car.
Learn the 10 Must-Check Points to Verify before Purchasing a Vehicle
Each year, Americans purchase millions of cars valued in the hundreds of billions of dollars. When shortlisting cars, minor imperfections may be overlooked by the incautious buyer, causing massive overpayments and facing repairs. [Read more…] about Top 10 Tips to Avoid Odometer Fraud by Fraudulent Car Dealers
SICK launches new product for contactless measurement of speed and length
SICK Sensor Intelligence has launched a new system for contactless measurement of speed and length.
With the SPEETEC sensor solution, SICK says it is expanding its product range for speed and length measurement of objects moving in a linear path to include technology that measures directly on the material surface.
The non-contact sensor is able to measure a wide range of web and continuous materials, as well as blanks with an accuracy of just 4 µm. [Read more…] about SICK launches new product for contactless measurement of speed and length
Maintenance Tips for Komatsu Undercarriage
Every vehicle operator would prefer an undercarriage to last forever, but it is impossible.
Wear may not be prevented.
However, with a reasonable approach to maintenance, your costs will be minimized. Here are a few tips to help prolong the lifespan of your auto parts.
Sooner or later, your undercarriage will need to be replaced. For such cases, the Komatsu parts catalog on epcatalogs.com is helpful. Bear in mind that replacement can be costly. [Read more…] about Maintenance Tips for Komatsu Undercarriage
Goudsmit Magnetics improves its gripper for picking up sheet metal
Goudsmit Magnetics has unveiled its new and improved magnetic gripper for the automated pick-up, placement or positioning of steel or other ferromagnetic objects.
The company says the end effector is ideal for removing sheet metal from presses, de-stacking products from boxes (bin picking), assembling steel parts or handling of punched steel parts, blanks and perforated steel sheets in robotic applications.
The ultralight magnetic gripper is fitted with strong permanent neodymium magnets and is therefore extra safe. It can be used in grippers on robot arms. [Read more…] about Goudsmit Magnetics improves its gripper for picking up sheet metal
Atoun begins trial of Powered Wear with new arm support function
Atoun Inc. is beginning a work-site trial of Powered Wear with arm support function at the end of May, 2019.
The prototype to be tested is the Powered Wear “Atoun Model Y” for the waist-attached arms support part.
By adding the arms support function to the previous waist support function, work efficiency increases up to 37.7% compared to when Powered Wear is not used.
[Read more…] about Atoun begins trial of Powered Wear with new arm support function
