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Netzer introduces new multi-turn rotary encoder

Automation Mag

According to an Electromate press statement, the product is suitable for smooth and continuous production with limited space. In case of a power outage or a machine shutdown, Netzer’s VLM-60 maintains the multi-turn absolute position by utilizing an internal battery or an external power source, notes Electromate.

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Semiconductor manufacturing monitor points to moderating industry contraction in Q2, SEMI reports

Canadian Manufacturing

“Despite ongoing uncertainties and risks, we expect continuing production cuts and capex reductions, especially in the memory market, will start having a positive impact on market fundamentals in the latter part of the year, resulting in a more balanced market environment,” said Risto Puhakka, VP of Market Analysis at TechInsights.

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The Future of Reshoring: Building a Stronger & More Resilient Manufacturing Base

CMTC Manufacturing Tech

Balancing the Costs of Reshoring While reshoring offers long-term benefits, there are additional costs to consider.

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8 Ways the Plastics Industry Is Using 3D Printing

Mold Making Technology

Mold Tooling Lead time delays for molded parts often originate from difficulties with sourcing tooling. Files for 3D printing are more easily stored than physical parts, leading major OEMs, military branches and government agencies to adopt the technology as a way of sourcing spare parts and items needed for system maintenance.

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Manufacturing companies must go digital to capitalize on the future

AU Manufacturing

A digital thread – a single, contextualized, real-time source of operational data – ensures everyone has the same information at the same time, which allows multi-disciplinary teams to collaborate on projects seamlessly, thereby improving efficiency and agility in tandem.

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Nexa3D Brings to Market High Throughput, Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing Platform

Additive Manufacturing

The QLS 820 features, exchangeable build station that operators can use for continuous production during the cooldown process, eliminating production bottlenecks and increasing throughput and over all asset utilization. The entire system is automation ready and designed for 24/7 lights-out operation.

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Improve your manufacturing processes with Business Intelligence

Nexus Integra

Business Intelligence offers companies the possibility of taking information and data that could previously be isolated on the production floor, and assimilating it into a suitable access source. At the same time, supervisors and management can verify that overall systems are running at peak productivity. Inventory control.