Robotics Business Review

MAY 27, 2024

LiDAR is useful in autonomy for a number of key functions such as obstacle avoidance, object detection, and object identification. “Some of that comes in the form of products like our calibration tools, and some in the form of open-source projects, like this new LiDAR visualizer and comparison tool.”

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Mold Making Technology

JANUARY 22, 2025

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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Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: Okuma America Corp. 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. Okuma America Corp. It is said to maintain a compact, space-saving footprint. " × 15.7"

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 20, 2024

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

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 23, 2025

Source: All images taken by MMS Machine shops run thanks to a combination of skilled professionals and advanced technology. At every stage, expert machinists and engineers check and re-check their work to ensure every part is in spec. Advanced CNC machines run G-code produced by CAM systems or programmed by experts.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Beryllium stock is about 10 times as expensive as aluminum, McKay says. To avoid scrap, the company makes test parts out of aluminum to prove out machining processes and programs before embarking on a beryllium version. Today, the shop primarily works on aerospace and defense parts, especially satellite structures and components.

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