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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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What Is Design for Manufacturing? Part 1 of 4

Mold Making Technology

This “cross-functional” DFM intends to challenge the design — to look at the design at all levels — component, subsystem, system and holistic levels — to ensure the design is optimized and does not have unnecessary cost embedded in it. This is done by simplifying, optimizing and refining the product design.

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Do More with Ultramodern Machines

Fabricating & Metal Work

Traditionally, manufacturers rely on measurement and compensation to control these variations, adjusting for thermal and mechanical changes during grinding. But what if there was a way to eliminate a major source of inaccuracy altogether? MTC does exactly that. Thread cresting is one of the most important tap features to get right.

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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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