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Tangram Vision creates LiDAR comparison tool

Robotics Business Review

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. For many tasks, a lot of time is taken up by research, or trial and error, or simply forging new paths that have yet to be made,” Rodnitzky said.

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Artificial Intelligence, Origin Stories, Machining Strategies, and the Wild Ride Ahead in 2024

Modern Machine Shop

When I think about 2024, that thought comes to mind. There are simply too many events of global significance taking place this year to make 2024 a forgettable ride. To wit: It is estimated that 76 countries plan to hold elections this year, possibly making 2024 “the biggest election year in history.”

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IN THE NEWS with Fastener News Desk the Week of September 9, 2024

Fastener News Desk

Watch now on FastenerTV at Youtube: (15:57) IN THE NEWS… Fastenal Company reported August 2024 sales of $652 million, down 2.3% Manufacturing PMI® at 47.2%; August 2024 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved in August coming in at 53.8 from the prior-year period.

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Opto 22 celebrates 50 years!

Gary Mintchell

I’m reprinting some thoughts from CEO Mark Engman posted on Apr 3, 2024. 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 could at least send digital signals. Note: I didn’t get the job.) That’s why we don’t do batch testing.

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Machine Monitoring Integrates With ERP to Reduce Errors

Modern Machine Shop

At every stage, expert machinists and engineers check and re-check their work to ensure every part is in spec. ” To support this key selling point, the company has invested a great deal into an apprenticeship program, with 65 apprentices being active at the time of my visit in the summer of 2024. .

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New 3D Printing Software Unlocks Full Transparency and Control of Parameters

Fabricating & Metal Work

A leading additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical metal parts, has announced the release of Developer , a new offering made available in the company’s Flow print preparation software that unlocks full transparency and control of the parameters used in the 3D printing process. Image courtesy of Velo3D.

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Know Your Würth: CEO AJ Strandquist on How Würth Additive Can Change 3D Printing

Fastener News Desk

Although Würth Industry does many other things as well, the Germany-based parent company got its start in fasteners and is the world leader in that field. Naturally, then, Strandquist views AM through the lens of managing what many would consider the least exciting area of global supply chains. It’s a promise that’s simultaneously boring and bold.