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3D snapshot sensors enable fast inline geometrical inspection of spot welds

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In car body production, the quality of the spot welds is a decisive factor for vehicle stability and safety. Conventional 2D vision systems quickly reach their limits here, as they only provide contrast information and do not provide reliable statements about the geometric characteristics of the weld spots.

3D snapshot sensors enable fast inline geometrical inspection of spot welds

Apex Dynamics expands into compact AC and DC geared motors with the versatile SGM series

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Precision gearbox specialist Apex Dynamics UK is expanding its product portfolio beyond planetary gearboxes and rack and pinion systems, showcasing its newest range of AC and DC geared motors. The new SGM series represents a significant extension of the Apex Dynamics offering, while maintaining the same emphasis on product choice, availability, and technical support for which the motion control specialist is recognised.

Apex Dynamics expands into compact AC and DC geared motors with the versatile SGM series

6-Axis Hexapod Family Moves Half Ton Loads with Sub-Micron Precision

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Motion control specialist PI has released the new H-855 high-load hexapod robot family, a new modular 6-DOF positioning platform designed to precisely position and align payloads weighing up to 500 kg (1100 lbs).

6-Axis Hexapod Family Moves Half Ton Loads with Sub-Micron Precision

Heating, cooling, regulating, measuring and lighting

6 days ago

OEM Automatic offers an extensive product portfolio from STEGO, covering heating, cooling, regulating, measuring and lighting, alongside accessories and condition-monitoring solutions.

Heating, cooling, regulating, measuring and lighting

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

Free Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230

European Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 is replacing Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Technically, it has already come into force but there is a transition period during which machinery is still being CE marked to the old Directive. You can download a free copy of the Guide to the New Machinery Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 by completing the form here.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

The MachineBuilding.net Guide to Food and Beverage Industry Machine Design provides information, hints and tips to help designers create state-of-the-art yet cost effective systems that meet applicable regulations and standards, while also providing the necessary levels of productivity, quality and reliability.

Free Guide to Food & Beverage Industry Machine Design

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