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n Laser Workstation
A Class 1 laser workstation optimized for working with a wide range
of metals (e.g., CRS, copper, and aluminum) is available from Amada
Weld Tech, Monrovia, CA. The WL-300A enclosure platform provides a
basis for a range of different processes. When integrated with a pulsed,
nanosecond IR fiber laser, it is ideal for making permanent, machine-readable
marks on a variety of materials for tracking and tracing
of manufactured components. When integrated with a CW or QCW fiber
laser, the laser may also be used for welding electrical components,
including dissimilar metals. Standard options include an XY table, rotary
stage, cover gas module, fume extraction, bar code reader, and camera
systems to tailor the machine to your specific processing needs.
www.amadaweldtech.com
n 3D Inspection
A system from Lasern
Prototype Motors
Parvalux by maxon, Taunton, MA, offers rapidly prototyped motors.
The company has designed and manufactured a series of
modular components that are easily mixed and matched so
that users get a paired system from one manufacturer rather
than piecing together components such as motors, gearheads,
brakes, and encoders from various manufacturers. In
a three-step selection process, designers can purchase a motor
that is built to order using the company's online configurator. Users can
fine-tune their selection using a range of accessories including brakes, encoders,
shaft extension kits, and controllers.
www.parvalux.com/us
n Computer Vision System
A 3D laser-based, computer-vision system from Coherix, Ann Arbor,
MI, can track the application of adhesive beads on extremely
small, but critically important assemblies. The Coherix 3D Mini™
can check adhesive beads as small in width as two human hairs at
speeds of 400-1,000 times per second, faster and more effectively
than 2D systems currently in use. When teamed with a the company's
adaptive process-control software, the 360° laser technology
monitors and adjusts the application of adhesives to ensure that every
part meets specification.
www.coherix.com
n Fluid Sensors
Sensors from EBE Sensors Motion, Leinfelden-Echterdingen,
combine capacitive and conductive measurements for precise
media detection and enable comprehensive monitoring of fluid
properties. Applicable for gases, liquids, solids, and even highly
viscous media, the corTEC®
sensors can be housed in special hygienic,
robust or miniature housings and excellently detect media
properties even without direct contact to the medium. The
sensors cover capacitive measuring ranges from 0.1pF to 80pF and enable the detection of media
in a range of relative permittivity (εr) from vacuum to water and beyond.
www.ebe.de
n CPU Board
A CompactPCI®
serial CPU board designed for use in
high-end embedded computing applications is available
from Duagon, Nuremberg, Germany. The G029 is based on
the 13th generation Intel®
Core™ Series processors
U/P/H, known as Raptor Lake. With up to 6 Performance
(P) and up to 8 Efficient (E)-cores, the G029 is an integrated
GPU with up to 96 Execution Units (EU), enabling both
the execution of its own local AI algorithms and the support of other AI accelerators available in
the system. In addition to its 14 cores, the 3U CompactPCI®
with a capacity of up to 96 GB DDR5 RAM.
serial CPU board can be equipped
www.duagon.com
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
LOW-VISCOSITY,
MEDICAL-GRADE
EPOXY
USP Class VI approved,
Master Bond EP41SMed
is well suited for a variety of uses in medical devices
as an adhesive, sealant, and coating. It also meets
FDA requirements for food compatibility. This epoxy
system is very fast curing at room temperature
and produces high strength rigid bonds. https://
www.masterbond.com/tds/ep41smed
Master Bond
Linc, Fairborn, OH, provides
a 360° 3D inspection
of products. The company's
flaw Sense technology
quickly identifies surface
defects such as cracks,
bumps, pits, wrinkles, and
scratches in real time.
The system's intelligence promptly relays defect
size and location to operators during production,
enabling the swift removal of flawed
material. The technology archives defect data
for 3D playback and visualization, offering invaluable
process insights for continuous improvement.
Customization allow operators to
intuitively save measurement settings, facilitating
future reuse and quick changeovers.
www.laserlinc.com
n Brushless
Servo Motors
Compact EtherCAT
brushless servo motor
models are available
from Teknic, Rochester,
NY. The ClearPath-EC
combines a
conformance-tested
EtherCAT vector servo
drive, brushless servo motor, and high- resolution
encoder into a waterproof and dustproof package,
saving space and eliminating complex and
failure-prone cabling. The motors offer read
and update position, velocity, and torque every
0.25 milliseconds and synchronize hundreds of
motors to within 1 microsecond. The motors
come standard with proprietary RAS motion
smoothing, electronic inertia matching technology
(IMT), and tools to collect diagnostics, validate
engineering designs, and more.
www.teknic.com

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