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Tangram Vision creates LiDAR comparison tool

Robotics Business Review

LiDAR is useful in autonomy for a number of key functions such as obstacle avoidance, object detection, and object identification. Rodnitzky said the team has compiled specs for a few dozen solid state directional LiDARs that will either be added to this existing visualizer or to a new one in the future.

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Opto 22 celebrates 50 years!

Gary Mintchell

He made sure every single SSR we built was tested—twice—to make sure it would function to specs once you installed it in the field. I first met Opto 22 back in the early 90s when I searched for a solution to connect one of my Allen-Bradley devices to a Modicon PLC and discovered their solid state relays.

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Why Shoulder Bolts Are Too Important to Ignore, Part 2

Mold Making Technology

If the function of a shoulder bolt is to limit the distance a plate or any mold component travels, it is referred to as a range bolt. Source (All images) | Injection Mold Consulting LLC If the function of a shoulder bolt is to pull a plate or any mold component, then it is called either a stripper bolt, or a puller bolt.

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Multi-cavity Hot Runner Design Takes on Bio-based Material Challenges

Mold Making Technology

Oerlikon HRSflow developed and produced a hot runner system configuration to meet this challenge for a mold builder who pledged to come up with a solution made of biodegradable PLA that was both eco-friendly and attractive. Problem: Strict part design and sustainability requirements cause delivery delays and non-compliance with molded parts.

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Okuma HMC Provides Enhanced Cybersecurity, Versatility

Modern Machine Shop

The MA-4000H is designed for heavy, high-performance metal machining for both mass production and variable-volume production runs, made possible by its range of available spindle options. On-board energy management and green machining capabilities with Okuma’s thermo-friendly concept & ECO suite plus functionality.

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Bot Building 101: Three tips for high-performing robotics teams

Robotics Business Review

Robotics competition teams can use the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit. Source: AMD From students and startups to the world of entertainment, interest in robots is everywhere these days. Automation demands synchronization above all else. Synchronization is the result of determinism in communications and action.

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Does Metal Additive Manufacturing Belong in a Machine Shop? The Answer Is Mixed

Modern Machine Shop

Part of the reason this expansion made sense for Imperial was its machining expertise. AM realizes a major share of its promise by enabling frequent design changes to refine both functionality and manufacturability, potentially even after the product has gone to market. Should machine shops adopt AM?