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Three-sided pyramids form 2D structures

Control Engineering

Chiral structures are mirror opposites, similar forms, like right and left hands, that can’t be superimposed on one another. That made it doubly surprising that they fell so easily into chiral forms during experiments when evaporated onto a surface, Jones said. This is unexpected,” he said. Courtesy: Z. Cheng/Rice University.

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Integrated stepper motors trim accurate metal forming costs

Control Engineering

To reduce design costs and maintain quick and precise positioning of backgauges before each metal-forming cycle, CI chose integrated stepper motors. . Those with six motorized reference surfaces provide two reference points in each direction of 3D space for the reliable forming of complicated parts. metal plates. CONSIDER THIS .

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Custom algorithm used to solve challenges with robotic layer forming and de-tray system

Control Engineering

Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) worked with Gojo Industries to create robotic cells: a de-tray and layer forming system. Designing the de-tray and layer forming robotic cells allowed several the engineering team to solve robot speed issues and meet cycle time requirements. Layer forming system.

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Nominations open for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award!

Automation Mag

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award program celebrates long-serving members of Canada’s discrete manufacturing and automation sectors by recognizing workers who have been employed in the industry for at least 25 years and who have made significant contributions to advance it.

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Nominations now open for 2024 ‘Top 10 Under 40’! Deadline is April 26

Automation Mag

Recognize the prodigies and future leaders of the industry through Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Top 10 Under 40 contest. Nomination deadline is April 26 This program celebrates the achievements of the next generation of leaders working in the discrete manufacturing and automation technology industry in Canada.

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Nominations open for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award!

Automation Mag

Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award program celebrates long-serving members of Canada’s discrete manufacturing and automation sectors by recognizing workers who have been employed in the industry for at least 25 years and who have made significant contributions to advance it.

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Nominations open for the second annual ‘Top 10 Under 40’! Deadline is April 21

Automation Mag

Recognize the prodigies and future leaders of the industry through Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 contest. Nomination deadline is April 21 This program celebrates the achievements of the next generation of leaders working in the discrete manufacturing and automation technology industry in Canada.