Worldwide Engineering Magazine - March Issue

March Issue Mclennan, Applied Motion Products Launch New

Anritsu Introduces Rack Mount Remote Spectrum Monitors

Kennametal Introduces Lightest Weight Version of Electric Vehicle Tooling Solution

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NAW2022 Siemens’ pioneering degree apprenticeship programme

ThermHex Waben named in top 100 most innovative companies

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Solvent free rust prevention for aerospace industry

Design cartesian robots in minutes

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Rohde & Schwarz unlimited connectivity made real

Best Optimized LPR engine from Edge Device to the cloud

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China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co. Ltd selects Rohde & Schwarz’s C-V2X RF C-V2X is one of the most significant automotive developments, and the creation of the appropriate standards and testing procedures to ensure compliance has become the key to this technology. Vehicle OEMs and Tier1 component suppliers need a standard system to support and guide the development and research of their C-V2X products and function of the overall system. Additionally, testing service companies and authorities need to carry out a large number of validation and certification work in accordance with the government and industry regulatory requirements.

With the strong support of CATARC, Rohde & Schwarz conducted joint debugging with major C-V2X chip manufacturers and solved the many challenges of C-V2X RF testing.

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The GB/T “Technical Requirements for Vehicle Information Interaction System Based on LTE-V2X Direct Communication” is the cornerstone of the Internet of Vehicles standard system, which is being formulated by the Auto Standards Committee.

The content includes the RF performance requirements and test methods of Internet of Vehicles products.

To conduct its On-Board Unit (OBU)/Road Side Unit (RSU) RF performance testing, China Automotive Technology and Research Center Co. Ltd (CATARC) has chosen Rohde & Schwarz’s RF C-V2X automated test system. The system was selected because of its comprehensive coverage of Internet of Vehicles C-V2X RF test cases and overall system standard assessment capability. With the strong support of CATARC,

Rohde & Schwarz conducted joint debugging with major C-V2X chip manufacturers and solved the many challenges of C-V2X RF testing. This system has the characteristics of complete test project coverage, high degree of automation and flexible instrument configuration, which meets the requirements of the automotive industry for C-V2X radio frequency testing.

The system integrates the R&S CMW wideband radio communication tester and the R&S SMBV100B vector signal generator, which supports the C-V2X protocol, data consistency and electromagnetic compatibility test cases required by this standard.

It is also possible to upgrade the hardware-in-the-loop test system for the Internet of Vehicles traffic scenario. Customers get all V2X RF protocol related test requirements while saving investments due to efficient use of test resources.

Delta Honored as a Top 100 Global Innovator

by Clarivate for its Innovation and Intellectual Property Prowess Our relentless commitment to ingenuity in the development of smart energy-saving solutions attains world- class recognition Delta, a global leading provider of power and thermal management solutions, today announced it has been selected as a Top 100 Global Innovator 2022 by ClarivateTM, a global leader in providing trusted information to accelerate innovation. Over the years, Delta has built an environment that rewards employees’ ingenuity, such as the Delta Innovation Award, which currently recognizes the Company’s most game-changing intellectual property (IP), new product, manufacturing practice, as well as business model or process every year. As of 2021-end, IP authorities in North America, Asia, Europe, etc. have granted over 13,000 patents to Delta, with over 1,200 applications submitted in 2021 alone.

Ed White, Chief Analyst and Vice President of IP and Innovation Research, Clarivate, said, “We congratulate Delta Electronics for the first-time inclusion, as predicted

in our Innovators to Watch report in 2020. Delta showcases success footprints and coverage in the world economy, as well as the influences on other innovations.

The Top 100 Global Innovators 2022 exemplify above-the-bar excellence in innovation. They demonstrate the capabilities, consistency and creativity that are delivering new value and ingenuity for the world.”

Ping Cheng, Delta’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “It is a privilege for Delta, not only to be selected as one of the world’s 100 top innovators by Clarivate, but also to learn from their report that we are the first power systems and industrial automation company within the Greater China region in this selected group. This recognition further validates our commitment to innovation and IP, both nurtured through strategic investment of approximately 8% of Delta’s annual revenues into R&D (9% in 2020).

Our 74 R&D centers, which employ over 9,000 engineers worldwide, have accumulated a rich patent war chest in power, industrial automation and building

automation technologies, as well as a growing patent portfolio in e-mobility, energy infrastructure and ICT infrastructure. These resources are pillars of our IoTbased smart green solutions for sustainable cities.”

Since its foundation in 1971, Delta has been devoted to innovation, especially in the development of next- generation high-efficiency power electronics and energysaving products and solutions, in line with its commitment to sustainable development and to lower global CO2 emissions. The Company has also fostered a culture that rewards ingenuity. For example, it initiated the annual Delta Innovation Award in 2008, which currently selects and rewards the most promising intellectual property, new product, manufacturing, business model or process within the organization.

ClarivateTM, a global leader in providing trusted information to accelerate innovation, identifies organizations at the pinnacle of the global innovation landscape by measuring excellence focused on exceptional consistency and scale in innovativeness. The Top 100 Global InnovatorsTM 2022 come from 12 countries and regions. As global ideation patterns change and the way they are measured evolves, the composition of the Top 100 Global Innovators changes too. Clarivate analysts use informatic techniques targeting innovation excellence to compare 50 million ideas, across thousands of baselines, through billions of calculations, to discover the 100 innovators at the very top. The selection criteria include the number of patents, influence, success footprint, globalization, and technical distinctiveness. Learn more about Top 100 Global Innovators 2022, its methodology and who features on this year’s list here.

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Siemens’ pioneering degree apprenticeship programme supercharges 60 engineering careers AstraZeneca, Saint-Gobain Formula and Zeeco Europe among companies signed up National Apprenticeship Week (NAW2022) chance to highlight alternative pathways, says Siemens Digital Industries MD A pioneering degree apprenticeship programme from Siemens Digital Industries has supercharged the careers of 60 engineers from companies across the UK. Among the companies who have signed up to the four-year programme since it launched in 2017 are AstraZeneca, Saint-Gobain Formula and Zeeco Europe.

Co-delivered with Tameside College and the University of Salford it uses a block delivery model combining academic modules in automation, robotics, and embedded systems, Siemens S7 Certified PLC programmer training and accreditation, and a

workplace project to solve a realworld problem.

The outcome is a degree-qualified engineer with a range of practical skills and technical understanding needed to capitalise on the opportunities of Industry 4.0.

Seven apprentices have so far graduated with a BEng Hons (Bachelor of Engineering) in Control and Automation, and a further 53 are on target to achieve their qualification and accelerate up the career ladder.

Rob Rowson started his engineering degree apprenticeship with AstraZeneca in 2020.

The 20-year-old mountain biking enthusiast from Macclesfield was inspired to pursue electrical engineering, following in the footsteps of his dad’s career as an electrician.

“I’ve always kept my options open when it came to vital decisions

like choosing GCSEs and A-levels and made sure I had a good mix of STEM and humanities subjects,” Rob explained. “I took the same approach when I considered the next step but decided that after years of study I wanted to get some real-world experience under my belt.

A degree apprenticeship offers the best of both worlds - paid-work and study! For me it was a no-brainer.”

After a full academic year at Tameside College, Rob is now working on-site at AstraZeneca’s facility in Macclesfield and studying in block release for his HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and on target to graduate with a degree in 2024.

“From the first moment I stepped into AstraZeneca I knew my chosen path was the right one,” Rob added. “All the study in the world doesn’t prepare you for the thrill of working on-site in such a high tech and fast-moving operation at the cutting-edge of medical innovation. It’s a great feeling when the penny drops and something you’ve studied appears as a reallife problem in front of you. Every day is different and there is a great team around me to help me find my way.”

Emma Worthington, Vocational Skills Consultant, and David Stirk, Engineering Apprentice Coach, from Siemens Digital Industries, have worked closely with partners to develop the degree programme.

“We started this journey four years ago in a new landscape of apprenticeship standards for which no training provider knew what a successful programme would look like,” Emma said. “Our partnership with AstraZeneca, Saint-Gobain Formula and Zeeco Europe has developed a level six industryrelevant qualification.

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“Working closely with managers and automation engineers from all the companies who have committed their apprentices to the programme has been fundamental to its success. Together we are creating generations of highly qualified engineers ready for the challenges that lie ahead.

Kim Hardman, UK Apprenticeship Lead at AstraZeneca, said: “Our Engineering Apprenticeship Programme is developing the technicians and engineers of the future. Engineering apprentices are hugely important, maintaining complex equipment and upholding our high standards for safety, manufacturing quality and documentation, and helping us solve the challenges that can arise with some of the most advanced medical equipment in the world.

“But as well as key technical skills required now and in the future, the degree apprenticeship programme grows their abilities in crucial complimentary areas like organisation, prioritisation, problem solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.”

Brian Holliday, Managing Director, Siemens Digital Industries, said: “National Apprenticeship Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the success of our degree apprenticeship programme and illustrate what can be achieved by collaboration between industry and academia.

“Our programme has helped us reach out to a myriad of manufacturers including pharmaceutical, OEM, chemicals, food and drink and even global supply chain leaders, who strive to close in on the skills gap and bring its work force up to speed to use new innovation technologies and automation in their factories.

“My own career started with an apprenticeship, so I fully endorse them as a fantastic alternative to young people, and those looking to upskill, wishing to explore a different path to university and achieve a degree.”

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Applied Motion Products launch new StepSERVOTM equipped Smart actuators Applied Motion Products Inc. (AMP), the USA based motion control leader, has released a new line of linear actuators complete with StepSERVOTM equipped integrated motors as all-in-one linear positioning solutions including drive electronics and controls, housing and bearing support.

Available from Mclennan, AMP’s European distribution partner, the new StepSERVO Smart Actuators are variously available with NEMA 11, 14, 17 or 23 frame motors configured with built-in ball or lead screw mechanics.

The MLA and MCB series are moving carriage designs whilst the MLT series is a pushrodstyle actuator. AMP’s well proven StepSERVOTM technology combines a digital closed-loop servo drive, encoder feedback and several options for motion control and communications in a single integrated package that delivers more torque, acceleration, speed, accuracy, and efficiency over conventional open-loop stepper motor systems.

These new compact and space saving actuators are based around AMP’s wide range of Screw Motors - hybrid stepper motors where the standard motor shaft is replaced with a lead screw assembly. MLAand MCB-Smart series linear actuators feature an extruded aluminium rail and support system

with a moving load carrying carriage. These versions are available in NEMA frame motor sizes 11, 14 and 23. Users can choose various ball/lead screw pitches and nut material options with leads from 1 to 10 mm to suit their positioning resolution and speed requirements – speeds up to 100 mm/sec are available. The largest actuator, with its 23-frame motor, has a maximum stroke of 250 mm and a maximum load capacity of 7 kg horizontal and 4.4 kg vertical. The direct integration of the screw into the motor allows a coupling-free design that saves space for a more compact solution.

The MCB version includes a dust seal and fully shrouded motor whilst the lower cost MLA offers is an open-frame housing design for use in clean environments. Both version include mounting fixtures.

The MLT series pushrod style actuator is also based around the AMP’s Screw Motors in NEMA 11 or 17 frame sizes. Well suited for miniature push, pull, lift, and press applications, a choice of lead screw or ball screw mechanics provides users with a wide scope of cost vs. performance options.

The largest MLT actuator can deliver a thrust force up to 300 N and speeds to 250 mm/sec with low vibration and low noise operation. AMP’s Screw Motors are available as separate components without StepSERVO for use with independent drives and controls.

These new StepSERVOTM Smart actuators utilise AMP’s closed-loop stepper technology for direct onboard motor drive, programming, and optional networking. This decentralised approach sees benefits in reduced installation cost through minimised machine wiring, faster machine build and design time and a control concept that is complementary to Industry 4.0. The new Smart actuators are available with a wide choice of control options including step/ direction, +/- 10V DC torque/ velocity and positioning as well as AMP’s Q Programming which provides streaming commands with maths and machine I/O control functions. RS232 or RS485, Modbus RTU and CANopen communications are on hand as well as EtherNet/IP and Power over Ethernet(PoE). The 23 frame StepSERVO can be supplied with absolute encoder feedback. AMP’s StepSERVOs are also available as separate integrated motors with these options in NEMA frame sizes from 11 to 34.

Mclennan is the exclusive European distribution partner for AMP Inc. The motion control and automation specialist represents AMP along with other leading motion component and systems manufacturers providing motion and automation control solutions from single components to complete systems - including stepper, brushed and brushless servo motors, integrated motors, and many other motor types along with drives, gear units, positioning stages, motion controllers, software, training and comprehensive after sales support.

For further information please contact Mclennan at sales@mclennan.co.uk or visit www.mclennan.co.uk.

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New interface software gives improved functionality for Atrato Flowmeter Titan Enterprises launches their advanced interface software for the Atrato® ultrasonic flowmeters.

The Atrato line of patented ultrasonic inline flowmeters consists of four models operating over a flow range of 2ml per minute up to 20 litres per minute. The USB connection gives the Atrato computer interface capability, enabling the user to directly monitor the flow rate being measured and alter the operating parameters using a PC. Titan’s development of the Atrato’s new interface software features four key functionality improvements: 1. The ability to connect, configure and operate multiple Atrato flowmeters on a computer simultaneously whilst minimising CPU usage.

2. Additional capability to run simple local and remote-control batching operations using an inbuilt relay.

3. Remote start / restart capability for long shut-down periods.

4. The ability to increase signal gain via the software for liquids with poor acoustic properties.

The Atrato interface software enables the user to log the flow data directly via the USB. This data-logging capability gives a continuous picture of the flow characteristics of the system being monitored, such as flow, alarms, relay and pulse. The upgrade integrates developments in both the Atrato’s internal software and the PC interface software, providing a combination of increased versatility and advanced operational features, giving a convenient platform for users to integrate into their processes or systems and supporting better diagnostic capability.

Neil Hannay, Senior R&D Engineer with Titan Enterprises, says: “We are continually pushing our product design and performance windows and we are confident these latest software improvements for our ultrasonic flowmeters will be welcomed by our customers.”

The rugged, clean bore construction of Titan’s Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter makes it the perfect choice for a broad range of low liquid flow applications. Operating with excellent accuracy over wide flow ranges, the Atrato flowmeters are industry proven with good chemical compatibility, ideal for laboratory applications, cooling equipment, pharmaceutical, chemical and petrochemical processes, water and OEM high precision applications. With no moving parts, mechanical wear is virtually eliminated, critical for long-life and repeatability and reducing the requirement for recalibration.

Taking advantage of proprietary embedded signal processing software developed by Titan Enterprises, both viscous and nonviscous liquids can be routinely measured precisely. The low flows that the Atrato flowmeter is capable of measuring vary from laminar to turbulent and are highly immune from viscosity. With unparalleled turndown, repeatability, and linearity, the Atrato can monitor flow over a range of 250:1.

Using the Atrato USB port, users can now directly connect their laptop PC to multiple flowmeters and monitor the rate and total flow while also being able to alter a selection of operating parameters.

The Atrato interface software is supplied with the flow meters and can also be downloaded from Titan’s website. Although the upgraded software is ‘backward compatible’ and will work with older Atrato models, not all the new features will be accessible.

For further information on the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter please contact Titan Enterprises on +44 (0)1935 812790 or sales@flowmeters.co.uk.

Visit our website at www.flowmeters. co.uk/atrato-ultrasonic-flowmeters. or www.atratoflowmeters.com

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RINGSPANN FB/FBF SERIES FREEWHEELS ARE UNIVERSAL PROBLEM SOLVERS The ready-to-install complete freewheels from RINGSPANN’s premium FB and FBF series are true universalists and cover a wide range of applications. They can be used in drive trains in machinery and plant construction as backstops and for overrunning and indexing functions.

Since they are also available for a very large torque range and in four different sprag variants, they are extremely versatile drive elements.

They can also be ordered directly from RINGSPANN (U.K.) LTD in versions with or without a mounting flange.

performance demands, but also for an enormous torque range from 45 to 160,000Nm with standard bores (max 300mm) are available at short notice. This opens up a wide field for designers and developers in mechanical engineering and plant construction to realise innovative and efficient solutions for backstops as well as overrunning and indexing kinematics in drive trains. They can also choose between basic versions with or without mounting flange Chrome Steel Wear Protection

If there were a versatility tournament in industrial drive technology, the freewheels of RINGSPANN’s premium FB/FBF series would regularly land at the top of the winners podium.

That is because these complete freewheels provided by the manufacturer ready for installation are not only available in several sprag configurations for different

RINGSPANN’s FB/FBF series complete freewheels are essentially sealed sprag freewheels with ball bearings which are filled with oil at the factory and supplied ready for installation. Depending on the individual application, the designer can then choose between four performance categories with

regards to the sprag configuration.

The standard version and the RIDUVIT® design already cover a wide range of applications. Both are suitable for backstop and overrunning applications with maximum idling speeds of 4,800 min-1 and 5,500 min -1 (outer ring).

As indexing freewheels they can handle medium (standard) to high (RIDUVIT®) indexing cycles.

The chromium steel sprags of the RIDUVIT® variant are also characterised by a special surface with hard metal-like wear resistance. “This high performance functional coating is based on important tribological findings and give the RIDUVIT® freewheels a significantly increased service life,” says Tony Gillard, General Manager at RINGSPANN (U.K.) LTD. Decision between X or Z The other variants of the freewheels FB/FBF are more specifically designed, which differ in the design of the sprag lift-off and are predestined for the realisation of particularly demanding backstop and overrunning applications. Here, the design engineer can choose between complete freewheels with the so-called sprag lift-off X or sprag lift-off Z. Both versions were developed for high freewheeling speeds in long-term operation, where no wear on the sprags arises beyond the lift-off speed.

The sprags’ shapes are bearing arrangements, which have been thought out down to the finest detail, exhibit an innovative sophistication. “in these two disciplines of freewheel design, we possess internationally recognised expertise thanks to decades of inhouse development work”.

With the complete freewheels FB/ FBF with sprag lift-off X, the sprags supported in a cage connected with the inner ring, rotate with

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the inner ring in freewheeling operation. Since this is caused by centrifugal force without any contact to the outer ring, the freewheel with sprag lift-off X can rotate almost wear free in applications with a fast rotating inner ring. Similarly, type-Z sprags rotate in freewheeling operation without contact with the outer ring – which is why the FB/FBF freewheels with this type of sprag lift-off prove to be the ideal solution for long-term applications with a fast rotating outer ring. “The first two questions that the design engineer must therefore answer when choosing between X and Z are: What is the mounting position? In which direction of rotation should the FB/FBF turn freely and in which direction should it lock or drive”? explains Tony Gillard.

Two relatives with shaft couplings The complete freewheels of RINGSPANN’s premium FB/FBF series are currently used in almost all sectors of international mechanical engineering and plant construction. Whether in the drive systems of trimming shears for wide-belt rolling mills, meat processing machines, shredders, mail sorting systems or leisure rides such as rollercoasters – in countless applications they serve as extremely reliable and durable backstops, overrunning clutches or clutches.

Two close relatives of the FB family are tailor-made for applications with overrunning functions, where two shafts have to be connected with offset. These are the complete freewheels FBE and FBL. Which RINGSPANN offers as ready-touse assemblies with flexible and torsionally rigid shaft couplings from its portfolio. “The customer thus receives combined solutions from two functional components, where by the shaft coupling can be flexibly docked onto the freewheel depending on the desired direction of rotation” The flexible FBE solutions is designed for

smaller shaft displacements – for example between a main drive and an angular gear – and the torsionally rigid FBL design can accommodate large radial and angular misalignments without constraining forces acting on adjacent bearings. A typical situation for this is, for example, the positioning between the main motor and the creep drive of a conveyor belt system. Both system solutions consisting of an overrunning clutch and a shaft coupling are available in three variants: Standard, RIDUVIT® and with sprag lift-off Z.

Figure 2 : RINGSPANN freewheels FB/FBF with sprag lift-off X (right) and Z (Left) are predestined for the realisation of demanding backstop and overrunning applications with very high freewheeling speeds in long-term operation.

At home in all sectors and niches In addition to a large selection of FB and FBF freewheels available at short notice, RINGSPANN can also product special designs on request, for example for unusual bore dimensions or rare flanged connections Depending on requirements and quantities, the RINGSPANN Group can draw on the capacities of production plants on three continents. “Both the FB/FBF complete freewheels and the FBE/FBL combined solutions are real examples of our market leadership on the worldwide freewheel market and our positioning as an international one-stop supplier of high-quality components for industrial drive technology.

Figure 1 : The ready-to-install complete freewheels from RINGSPANN’s premium FB and FBF series cover a wide range of applications and can be used in drive trains in machinery and plant construction both as backstops and for overrunning and indexing functions.

Figure 3 : Combination solution for shaft misalignment: The complete freewheels FBE and FBL from RINGSPANN are provided as a read-to-use assembly with flexible and torsionally rigid shaft couplings from the manufacturers portfolio (the image shows an FBE with a flexible shaft coupling).

Figure 4 : The RINGSPANN spraglift off X is always used in freewheeling operation when the inner ring rotates at high speed in freewheeling operation and when in the overrunning function the driving operation is conducted at low speed. In freewheeling operation, the centrifugal force causes the sprags, which are manufactured in an X-like form, to lift off from the outer track.

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GEO-FIX® Partnership We are pleased to announce that Bond It have acquired the sole distribution rights for the market leading Geo-Fix® All Weather and Geo-Fix® Original Paving Jointing Compounds.

Geo-Fix® All Weather jointing compound, a superior brushin sand that can be used in all weathers, and now offer a selection of beautiful coloured sands to complement all designs and tastes.

When Geo-Fix Original was first brought to market 25 years ago, the paving industry was a completely different landscape compared to today. With traditional cementitious jointing products causing huge problems for Local Authorities and contractors, it soon became clear that an alternative solution was required.

Geo-Fix® is a ready mixed jointing that is simply brushed and compacted in to joints with minimal effort. Available in 2 versions, Original in 20kg buckets in Buff and Grey and All Weather in 14kg buckets in Stone, Mid Grey, Anthracite, Graphite and Slate Grey.

After listening to the needs of the paving industry, Geo-Fix® developed a new technology using sand polymers to create Geo-Fix® Original brush-in jointing compound – a truly original product that revolutionised traditional jointing methods. In 2013, the range was enhanced to include

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Bond It are a British manufacturer with 20 years’ experience manufacturing and supplying the construction, building and DIY markets.

John Andrews Director of Geo-Fix® stated; “We are delighted to be working with Bond It to distribute the Geo-Fix® range, the team are committed to providing exceptional

products and service and I am confident together we will produce even greater opportunities for our customers.”

Dean Morgan Managing Director of Bond It says; “Geo-Fix® jointing compounds are recognised brand leaders and will be a perfect fit alongside our extensive Drive Alive range of products. In addition, we are committed to ensure a seamless transition and service for all customers both existing and new and feel this is a huge opportunity for Bond It to penetrate into new markets.”

All Geo-Fix® products will all be available from March 22 through an authorised network of approved merchants and stockists throughout the UK and Ireland.

Contact 01422 315300 or email technical@bonditgroup.com for more information.

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Clean, efficient and repeatable dispensing of adhesive thread lockers Henkel is continuously upgrading its engineering adhesives to improve performance characteristics and extend their scope of use, but the company’s ongoing development programme isn’t solely focused on adhesive formulation. Ensuring its products are applied in the most time and cost-effective way is also important and the new LOCTITE® Pro Pump Dispenser for its thread locking adhesives is a good example of developments in this field.

The new LOCTITE Pro Pump Hand Held Dispenser provides clean and repeatable dispensing from any 50ml or 250ml bottle of LOCTITE thread locker. It turns a bottle of adhesive into an effective dispensing system to prevent spills, mess and waste, making a single drop of adhesive instantly available for use.

Small, compact and lightweight, the dispenser requires no set up or assembly. It uses patented, progressive cavity pump technology to deliver an average of 30mg of adhesive with a single pull of the trigger. A key feature is the multiposition nozzle that can be set in three orientations - horizontal, 45 degrees up and 45 degrees down; it can also be folded down to 90 degrees for storing.

This new dispenser perfectly complements popular thread lockers such as LOCTITE 243, that has recently been upgraded to provide higher performance on various metals even without an activator. So, it’s equally effective on iron, copper, brass and steel as well as on passive substrates such as stainless steel, aluminium and plated surfaces. The thread locker’s temperature resistance has been increased to 180°C, from 150°C and its heat ageing resistance has also been improved. Another important development, from a time-saving perspective, is the thread lockers’ greater resistance to oil. This means it is ideal suited to use in the industrial environment where it is often difficult to remove all grease and grime.

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Solvent-free rust prevention for Aerospace Industry Rust prevention in the aerospace industry requires special products, especially when it comes to corrosion control on sensitive aircraft engines, components, and related parts. The manufacturing and maintenance of aircraft, airplanes, jets, flight vehicles, rockets, space exploration vehicles, spacecraft, and flight simulators all have unique concerns with rust protection. HinderRUST ®, a popular rust-stopping product by Fluoramics, has many features that make it the lubricating rust stopper in the aerospace industry.

HinderRUST truly keeps the world moving!” said Gregg Reick, President and Chief Engineer of Fluoramics.

- Protecting moving parts that cannot be painted - Welding, as HinderRUST is weldthrough tested and approved

Use HinderRUST on: - Painted, unpainted or rusted metal surfaces - Battery terminals, wiring, electronics - Loosening up frozen joints and fasteners

HinderRUST is quickly applied by brush, sprayer, or roller.

Another Fluoramics product for the Aerospace Industry is LOX-8 thread sealant used to prevent leaks in aerospace fuel and oxygen systems. www.fluoramics.com.

HinderRUST is 100% solvent free which means it lasts longer than other rust stoppers and can even be used in enclosed areas such as inside airplanes or rockets. Use HinderRUST to protect and preserve equipment, and as a maintenance item for those time when you can’t paint.

HinderRUST S4.0 is both a lubricant and a corrosion-stopping agent.

It is used as a rust preventative tool and is particularly good at preventing interfacial corrosion or metal-on-metal corrosion. It is used as a maintenance item as it will stop corrosion in its tracks until scheduled maintenance can be completed.

HinderRUST is 100% solvent-free and is safe to use in enclosed areas. As the Science of HinderRUST explains, HinderRUST was engineered using a chemistry that works by displacing water and providing a boundary film between metals, moisture, and air. Its mobility and wetting agents allow it to bond to the treated surfaces and travel beyond the immediate area to which it is applied. That makes it a great maintenance tool for those hard-to-reach areas. “HinderRUST is a great tool for the aerospace industry. Being solvent free, it can be used inside and outside rockets, spacecraft, and commercial and private aircraft to lubricate moving parts while stopping rust.

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ViewSonic Europe Ltd. has been officially named one of 250 UK’s best workplaces for wellbeing Our employees have spoken!

ViewSonic Europe Ltd. has been ranked among the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing (2022)

by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture

Evaluations also included assessing how well the organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.

To determine the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing list, Great Place to Work’s culture experts analysed thousands of employee surveys, assessing people’s holistic experiences of wellbeing at work by asking employees to comment on how their company supports their:

“When employees feel genuinely cared for, their loyalty, engagement and productivity improve.

- Work-life balance - Sense of fulfilment - Job satisfaction - Psychological safety - Financial security

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Happier people also become brand advocates for the business and often go the extra mile to provide a positive experience for their clients and customers.

We’re delighted to launch our first- ever UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing list in 2022, shining a light on the 250 companies who have succeeded in ensuring staff experience high levels of wellbeing across the organisation.

Hopefully, this recognition and acknowledgement will inspire more workplaces to do the same in

years to come,” says Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® UK. “It is great to be recognised as one of the Top 250 UK WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing since our employees are pivotal to the success of ViewSonic Europe Ltd. as the brand value and reputation is defined by its people. Just as our customer-first approach seeks to empower people and improve lives, so do our employment practices. We are dedicated to recruiting skilled talent and ensuring diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as we recognise that distinct sets of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are crucial to innovation,” says Sherry Peng, HR Manager at ViewSonic Europe Ltd. For more information please visit: www.greatplacetowork.co.uk

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Optical spine and posture analysis with uEye industrial cameras Back pain is one of the main causes of sick leave in Germany – often caused by lack of exercise, one-sided stress at work and being overweight.

This is accompanied by strained muscles and ligaments and even wear and tear on the spine and intervertebral discs. Causes can also be osteoporosis, chronic inflammatory diseases or spinal deformities such as scoliosis.

Innovative systems for 4D measurement of body statics can be used for precise diagnosis. DIERS International GmbH (Germany) enables fast and high-resolution optical measurement of the human back, spine and pelvis with DIERS formetric 4D - contactless and radiation-free. A dynamic

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version and additional modules for determining the mobility of the cervical spine or gait analysis as well as leg axis measurement make the system a compact movement analysis laboratory. Up to 5 camera units are integrated, equipped with uEye industrial cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH. Application The DIERS formetric product family provides answers to a wide range of clinical questions concerning the objective and quantitative analysis of body statics and posture.

Deformities such as scoliosis and all forms of spinal malformations can be visualised, and a wide variety of progress checks can be carried out. In this way, users such as

orthopaedic surgeons can detect an imbalance in the muscular system or existing postural defects.

The measurements are carried out statically, i.e. the patient stands in front of the system.

DIERS formetric surveying technology is physically based on the principle of triangulation.

A light projector casts a grid of lines onto the patient’s back, which is recorded by a camera unit. Computer software analyses the line curvatures and generates a three-dimensional image of the surface using the method of photogrammetry (image measurement), similar to a virtual plaster cast. The examination is quick and absolutely radiation-free and contactless for the patient. This and the small space requirement

of only 1.5 x 3 metres ensure high economic efficiency.

Compared to other systems, DIERS formetric provides not only a surface model of the back but also a 3D model of the spine without the use of reflective markers.

It reconstructs the spatial course of the spine and the position of the pelvis independently.

The 4D technology (3D + temporal component) additionally enables a very high accuracy and significantly increases the clinical informative value compared to 3D methods.

By averaging a series of measurements, the influence of small body movements during the examination on the result can be minimised. In addition, measurement sequences are possible to carry out postureanalyses and functional studies.

Additional components for a holistic movement analysis

In order to be able to carry out examinations in motion, the company also has a dynamic version of the DIERS formetric system in its range, DIERS 4D motion®.

The patient runs on a treadmill.

Using the latest projection and camera technology (60 images per second) and specially developed software, the complex interaction of the spine and pelvis can be measured during walking and displayed in moving images.

This enables an analysis of the vertebral body rotation as well as the creation of movement models of the spine. Corrections such as spinal straightening or leg length compensation, e.g. through the use of shoe inserts, can be simulated.

Additional modules increase the range of applications up to a compact motion analysis laboratory. With the optional camera modules DIERS leg axis posterior and lateral for

video-based analysis of the leg axis geometry, for example, asymmetries in stance as well as in the movement sequence can be determined and documented.

The system software detects reflective markers applied to the patient and calculates movement patterns (dynamic) and angles (static and dynamic). In the case of foot and posture corrections, the effects on the leg axes can thus be directly displayed and checked.

With the additional module “Cervical Spine”, the mobility of the cervical spine can also be recorded three- dimensionally.

The measurement data and asymmetries are displayed graphically and can be analysed.

The measurement process takes place using a special head hood.

The DIERS formetric 4D system requires an additional camera system for the Cervical Spine Module.

As a high-end solution for holistic movement analysis at a running speed of up to 30 km/h, the DIERS 4D high performance Lab is also available to the user.

The core technology here is also the DIERS formetric 4D back and spine measuring device, combined with 4 fast, powerful IDS cameras for video gait analysis of the legs from all sides and a treadmill with integrated foot pressure measuring plate.

All devices are combined for simultaneous measurements of the whole body.

With the integration of these and other measurement systems, it is possible for the first time to view the complex biomechanical interaction in the human musculoskeletal system holistically. The spectrum of use ranges from medical diagnosis to training therapy and sports science. It enables the detection of scoliosis, pelvic obliquity and rotation, progress controls in osteoporosis and arthrosis, as well as neurological examinations (e.g. Romberg test), posture tests (Matthiass test, Flamingo test) 23

and much more. Up to 5 uEye CP industrial cameras from IDS are used per unit. “We use the UI3040CP as well as the UI-3240CP in our units. The USB 3 interface and the speeds achieved by both models convinced us,” explains Christian Diers, Managing Director/ CEO of DIERS International GmbH. Up to 5 uEye cameras per unit in use The uEye CP stands for “Compact Power” and is suitable for all kinds of industrial applications thanks to its high level of functionality with comprehensive pixel preprocessing and its small size of only 29 x 29 x 29 mm. The internal 120 MB image memory for buffering image sequences also qualifies it for multi-camera systems. The USB 3.0 cameras enable a high data rate of 420 MByte/s, low CPU load and easy integration. Users can choose from a large number of modern CMOS sensors from manufacturers such as Sony, CMOSIS, e2v and ON Semiconductor with a wide range of resolutions.

The model UI-3040CP-M-GL Rev. 2 enables excellent image quality even in low light or when shooting fast- moving subjects. The integrated IMX273 global shutter CMOS sensor from Sony’s Pregius

range scores particularly well for its image quality, high sensitivity and wide dynamic range. With a resolution of 1.57 MPixel (1448 x 1086 px) at 3.45 μm pixels, it achieves impressive 243 fps. This makes the camera ideal for classic industrial applications such as surface inspection, but also for detailed image evaluation in medical technology.

The UI-3240CP-M-GL Rev.2 is a particularly powerful industrial camera with the e2v 1.3 megapixel CMOS sensor. This sensor is one of the most sensitive sensors in the IDS portfolio. Besides its outstanding light sensitivity, the camera is distinguished by a number of additional functions: As an example, the sensor offers two global and rolling shutter variants that can be switched during operation, thus providing maximum flexibility for changing requirements and environmental conditions.

Both models allow for easy integration into the customer application, as Christian Diers confirms: “We use the IDS SDK to integrate the cameras into our software. The added value for us lies in the simple verification of the correct functioning and integration of the cameras into our system.

Environmental settings,

such as brightness or contrast, are controlled by the IDS software package.”

Outlook The medical technology market is highly regulated, so that changes and new developments of products must be well considered through elaborate certification and approval procedures. At the same time, price pressure is increasing.

Nevertheless, DIERS is currently working on various new developments - from insole production to research projects in the rehabilitation and care sector.

In addition to the use of classic 2D industrial cameras, 3D models are also conceivable, which inherently introduce the spatial component.

Medical technology is an exciting environment for research and development, as it often creates new hope and perspectives for patients with new products.

Image processing has a wide range of applications in this field and can hold the potential for completely new analysis and diagnostic procedures – absolutely contactless, radiation-free and thus gentle and painless for those being treated.

Like here at DIERS international: Vertebrae by vertebrae, picture by picture to the application with perspective.

Client DIERS International GmbH is an innovative, family-run company that has been successfully developing, manufacturing and distributing biomechanical measuring systems since 1996.

The aim here is to meet the increasing clinical requirements of interdisciplinary medicine. The company thus offers a wide range of systems for measuring the human musculoskeletal system. www.diers.com For more information visit: www.ids-imaging.com

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Design Cartesian robots in minutes – complete with digital documentation – with the Handling Guide Online from Festo Festo has extended the capabilities of its Handling Guide Online (HGO) to include 3D cantilever systems in addition to linear, planar surface and 3D handling systems.

These improvements mean that design engineers can now plan extremely compact or extremely dynamic Cartesian robots in a matter of minutes using the HGO’s intuitive configuration and ordering software. They can also benefit from the complete documentation package, including circuit diagram service from Eplan and commissioning files.

The Handling Guide Online is free to use and has been developed by Festo to enable design engineers to create ready-to-install handling systems in record time, whether they are 2D or 3D gantries and now 3D cantilever systems. This smart and intuitive tool can be used to configure and create new system solutions without disrupting the value chain. This has been made possible through the integration of the configuration and ordering platform with Festo’s online product catalogue. As a result, HGO users are just a few mouse clicks away from the right standard handling system, including CAD model. The individual steps including RFQ, layout, quotation and CAD design, which previously may have taken 10 to 15 days, can now be done in just a few minutes using the Handling Guide Online.

Festo’s HGO also cuts assembly and delivery times from a typical two months to just a few weeks. New standard products are also shortening set-up, parameterisation and commissioning times. Machine and system builders are therefore able to reduce their time to market for integrated handling

systems by around 70%. Thanks to this engineering tool, design engineers have more time and space for creativity when planning and project engineering their companies’ core areas of technological expertise.

integration of the documentation, configuring handling systems using Festo’s HGO is not only more reliable, but also less expensive because of the valuable time savings Efficient commissioning

At the end of the design process a single click transmits the order to Festo. The handling experts from Festo deliver a ready-toinstall system, including all user documentation in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive, directly to the machine or plant in no time at all.

Error-free documentation and Eplan Festo’s Schematic Solution software enables HGO users to save valuable engineering time by creating all the necessary documentation on their behalf.

Generally, creating an Eplan project can take several hours and, depending on the complexity, can be prone to input errors. Schematic Solution automates many of the process steps, freeing up time for creative tasks whilst creating complete, error-free project documentation. The electrical circuit and pneumatic diagrams can be purchased as an Eplan project via Schematic Solution in the Festo App World.

Data is only entered once and is then managed consistently throughout the entire process, resulting in an Eplan project with a unique system ID for each individual handling system.

Error-free documentation for the configured handling system with a mechatronic image of the configured motors and drives, such as EMMT-AS motors and CMMT-AS servo drives, is generated at the click of a key. Thanks to the

Festo also makes commissioning faster. The commissioning files are custom created based on the user input and the calculated system, which are loaded directly via the Festo Automation Suite into the motor controller. The commissioning file contains the set of values specifically for the particular handling system, consisting of axis dimensions, motor characteristics, feed constants and dynamic data. The controller settings are automatically calculated on the basis of the payload, the dead weight and the system dynamics entered by the user.

Driving digitalisation With the Handling Guide Online, Festo is driving digitalisation, supporting its customers to enter the age of Industry 4.0. As an automation expert Festo is combining its extensive knowledge of industrial applications with the latest developments in information technology to realise online applications for industrial automation. Festo is also using digital communication to support its customers throughout the Digital Customer Journey. This digital journey guides customers reliably and comprehensively through the Festo portfolio, from information procurement and configuration through ordering and delivery to commissioning and maintenance and on to technical training offered

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Anritsu introduces rack mount remote spectrum monitors with frequencies up to 43.5 GHz MS27201A Series Provides Highperformance in Commercial and Regulatory Environments from 9 GHz to 43.5 GHz Anritsu Company introduces the MS27201A Remote Spectrum Monitor series that includes the industry’s first remote spectrum monitor that covers 43.5 GHz to support new satellite downlink bands. Combining high RF performance with supporting PC software, the MS27201A series delivers a unique package for long-term monitoring in a variety of commercial and regulatory environments.

The MS27201A series includes 9 GHz and 20 GHz remote spectrum monitors, in addition to the 43.5 GHz

model. A wide 110 MHz measurement bandwidth to support common satellite downlink spans complements the 43.5 GHz model. With a displayed average noise level (DANL) of -164 dBm and a third-order intercept point (TOI) of typically +20 dBm, all the remote spectrum monitors assure accurate signal detection and measurement integrity.

A standard PC GUI with the familiar Anritsu spectrum analyzer interface allows users to control multiple instruments and view current spectrum from a single location. As an alternative, Anritsu can have the remote spectrum monitors interface with the MX280001A Vision software.

Common trace capture and data storage applications are included in Vision software, eliminating the need for users to develop custom software.

Anritsu also supplies an IQ capture feature that allows users to conduct detailed off-line postprocessing on signals of interest.

Optional LTE and 5G demodulation software further expand monitoring capability, as does VSA software that allows modulation quality measurements to be made on narrowband signals in accordance with industry standards.

The MS27201A series ensure reliable, 24/7 continuous spectrum monitoring over a wide geographic area. A built-in watchdog timer resets the instrument in the event of a software interruption. Should a power disruption occur, the instrument will resume immediate operation with no user intervention required.

The MS27201A spectrum monitors are standard 19-inch rack wide and 2U tall, so they can slot directly into test system racks using minimal space. The instruments are powered from a supplied 15-Watt power block that minimizes rack temperature gain.

Designed for Multiple Spectrum Monitoring Environments The MS27201A series is targeted at the increasingly demanding requirements of spectrum owners and spectrum regulators. The remote spectrum monitors deliver stable performance in a variety of applications, including spectrum clearing, shared spectrum monitoring, satellite ground station monitoring, critical site security, interference monitoring, and regulatory enforcement.

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Moxa achieves IEC 62443 standard security requirements to futureproof next-generation networking Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, with a focus on securing industrial networks, is thrilled to announce that the company has obtained the world’s first IEC 62443-42 certification for industrial networking devices, as per the International Electrotechnical Commission for Electrical Equipment (IECEE) Certification Body Scheme. The certification is for one of the company’s nextgeneration networking solutions, EDS-4000/G4000 Series, due to hit the market in the upcoming March.

suppliers, system integrators and asset owners”, says Steve Mustard, 2021 President of International Society of Automation (ISA), the Standards Development Organization responsible for IEC 62443. “The standards outline a secure-by-design approach and provide requirements through to product manufacturing.

This significantly simplifies the procurement and integration processes for network devices, applications, and automation control devices that make up industrial control systems.”

which will be necessary for resilient operations. The rise in edge devices and expanded connectivity represent a pathway into operations. They are being deployed at a high rate and utilize more open architectures and capabilities compared to the isolated automation systems of the past. These devices must have both their software and hardware elements developed securely to last throughout their product lifecycle, integrate seamlessly into the network overall, and have security management capabilities.

As recognized by IEC 62443-4-2 and IEC 62443-4-1 certifications, Moxa’s solutions aim to unite networking and OT cybersecurity with layered defense-in-depth approach. Our solutions cover security-hardened networking devices based on the IEC 62443-4-2 cybersecurity standard, advanced IT and OT network segmentation with threat prevention, and tailored OT deep packet inspection (DPI) realizing industrial intrusion prevention system (IPS). These offerings allow Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) to be built with reliable end-to-end connectivity to provide robust hardware, as well as high-performance and dependable networks.

“When we pursued the certification of the IEC 62443 standards, the journey was transformational for Moxa,” said Samuel Chiu, general manager of Moxa Networking. “We demonstrated that security is part of the DNA of Moxa’s product and solution portfolios by complying with the internationally recognized standards related to the process and product requirements for the secure development of an IACS. This benefits our customers who must now utilize these solutions to enjoy undisrupted operations during every step of their digital transformation.”

“Networking and cybersecurity have strong synergies in operations settings, yet they both must be purpose- built for OT environments.

With the digital future and increased connectedness of operations, new industry requirements and standards will be put in place to ensure providers can keep up with these requirements,” said Jonathan Lang, research director of IDC with a focus on Worldwide IT/OT Convergence Strategies. “These specialized industry requirements can be overlooked by many IT cybersecurity solutions, and combining subject matter expertise and capabilities from operations is critical to ensure integrity of security systems.”

“The IEC 62443 series of standards cover all aspects of security requirements, thus providing a common language for component

According to IDC’s Worldwide IT/OT Convergence 2022 Predictions*, 75% of new operational applications deployed at the edge will leverage containerization by 2024. This will enable a more open and composable architecture,

To create a foundation for futureproof operations, many system integrators require that component suppliers comply with the subsections of the IEC 62443 standard that pertain to their devices. The software development process-related IEC 62443-4-1 and the product-related IEC 62443-4-2 standards highlight the importance of selecting vendors that provide hardened hardware components built with a “secure by design” approach. www.moxa.com 27

Rohde & Schwarz exhibits its unique mobile test solutions at MWC Barcelona 2022 Leveraging years of experience and exceptional insight in the entire mobile industry, Rohde & Schwarz is ready to present its comprehensive, leading-edge portfolio of mobile and wireless communications testing solutions at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.

The mobile industry is set to come together in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress once again, scheduled to happen from February 28 to March 3, 2022. Under the motto “unlimited connectivity made real,” Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a wide variety of leading test innovations at the Fira Gran Via in hall 5, booth 5A80. The exhibits cover three main themes: ultimate 5G connectivity, the expanded mobile ecosystem and the future of mobile.

Ultimate 5G connectivity 5G is already all around, with unprecedented speed of adoption in devices, mobile network infrastructure and network deployment. Standalone 5G deployments will ramp up even more in 2022 to unleash the true potential of 5G with aggregated frequency bands of up to 52.6 GHz and maximum end-to-end throughputs higher than 10 Gbps.

Rohde & Schwarz provides leadingedge test and measurement solutions for the complete 5G ecosystem and all its lifecycle stages – from R&D to manufacturing of devices and infrastructure equipment – and across all the necessary stages for a network operator.

Rohde & Schwarz is bringing its well-established R&S CMX500 5G radio communication tester with a major upgrade to MWC Barcelona 2022. Eliminating the complexities of 5G NR device testing, the new R&S CMX500 one-box tester 28

combines ease-of-use and superior performance in a single instrument.

Highly- integrated, users can test 5G mobile devices and chipsets in all possible 5G NR network deployments and frequency ranges with it, including FR1, FR2 and LTE bands. The simplified setup in one easy-to-use test platform results in an extremely small footprint in the lab or the production line. The R&S CMX500 one-box tester is capable of validating 10 Gbps end-to-end (E2E) IP data performance, which is necessary to enable eMBB use cases like 4K and 8K video streaming or augmented reality applications. For more information on this application go to www.rohde-schwarz.com/_2293561135881.html, for the new one-box tester, go to www.rohde-schwarz. com/_229356-1175685.html.

The R&S ATS800R compact antenna test range (CATR) based 5G NR mmWave test chamber complements the R&S CMX500 setup at MWC 2022 to demonstrate over-the-air (OTA) testing. With its small footprint, wide frequency range, flexibility and broad range of extension options, the R&S ATS800R provides a solid and future-proof environment for FR2 testing needs.

With the roll out of 5G networks, small cells are gaining momentum.

They offer network operators the possibility to increase the capacity of existing wireless networks and meet the demands for data capacity that come with 5G use cases. At MWC Barcelona 2022, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase a new tailored solution designed specifically for testing of small cell infrastructure equipment operating in FR1. The new single-box tester will combine vector signal generator (VSG) and vector signal analyzer (VSA) in one instrument.

Two independent TRX channels will cover all FR1 frequency bands up to 8 GHz and offer flexible bandwidth

solution designed specifically for testing of small cell infrastructure equipment operating in FR1. The new single-box tester will combine vector signal generator (VSG) and vector signal analyzer (VSA) in one instrument. Two independent TRX channels will cover all FR1 frequency bands up to 8 GHz and offer flexible bandwidth configurations. A comprehensive signal generation and analysis test suite for 5G NR and LTE will provide preconfigured test routines according to 3GPP requirements, which will help manufacturers measure the radio performance of their FR1 small cell access points and related products in the production line, but also in the lab.

For the test of small cell infrastructure equipment operating in mmWave range (FR2), Rohde & Schwarz has upgraded the R&S CMP200 radio communication tester with a new option.

Designed for R&D and production environments, the R&S CMP200 is a non-signaling solution for 5G mmWave RF parametric testing.

OEMs of FR2 small cells can benefit from the unique features of the R&S CMP200 like ultrafast measurement speed and parallel testing of multiple DUTs in lab and production. More information: www.rohde-schwarz.com/_2293561163008.html In order to make networks ready for the 5G expansion, fast and efficient cable and spectrum measurements at base stations are key. For this application, Rohde & Schwarz has extended its popular rugged handheld R&S Spectrum Rider FPH family with three new base models with tracking generators offering measurement frequencies up to 13.6, 26.5 and 44 GHz. The R&S Spectrum Rider FPH was the industry’s first handheld spectrum analyzer to deliver solid RF performance for measurements

in the field and in the lab. Large buttons and a multi-touch gesture screen make the instrument very easy to operate. More information: www.rohde-schwarz.com/_2293561135488.html The disaggregation of radio access networks through Open RAN signifies a major change for infrastructure providers. It is vital to ensure the interoperability of open virtual network equipment from different vendors. Rohde & Schwarz provides high-performance signal generators and signal analyzers to verify the conformance of O-RAN radio units (RU), which support both the O-RAN Alliance and 3GPP test specifications.

To deliver the ultimate 5G device experience, smartphones are not complete without other wireless technologies. Rohde & Schwarz offers with the R&S CMP180 radio communication tester a futureproof non- signaling testing solution for wireless devices in research and development, validation and production.

Together with advanced frequency, bandwidth and RF capabilities, it enables testing of new wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E, WiFi 7 and many more. Additionally, the doubled number of analyzers (2xVSA), generators (2xVSG) and RF ports (2x8) enable simultaneous measurements of technologies and devices in a VSA/VSG single-box tester. More information: www.rohde-schwarz.com/_2293561159895.html Network operators rolling out 5G networks have the opportunity at MWC 2022 to learn about the Rohde & Schwarz network performance score (NPS), a harmonized test methodology for QoE-centric mobile network quality and performance assessments which forms the foundation for guided network optimization – fully transparent, independent from the respective network infrastructure and globally comparable. Plus, a cloud-based big-data and machine-learning assisted network analytics suite to build sustainable and automated network

intelligence will be on display at MWC 2022.

Expanded mobile ecosystem Industrial-grade mobile networks, particularly 5G NR, open up new use cases for cellular technology, expanding the mobile ecosystem beyond the traditional world of private subscribers to include enterprise, logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, a host of secure applications and much more. Two of the primary applications that extend the mobile ecosystem are private networks for smart factories as well as automotive, with a special emphasis on C-V2X use cases.

Rohde & Schwarz addresses both applications for their demanding test requirements in the lab and in the field regarding network availability, security, quality and performance.

A full range of solutions to test and improve the quality and performance of 5G public and private networks are displayed at MWC Barcelona 2022. Among those is the integrated R&S 5G Site Testing Solution (R&S 5G STS), tailored to implement and operate private networks. The combination of proven instruments offers all required functional, RF and signaling tests for installing 5G campus network base stations and troubleshooting during operation.

For automotive applications in particular, Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its range of 5G and C-V2X testing solutions for development in the lab and verification in the field to ensure the performance and reliability of critical automotive communications. Comprehensive C-V2X and automotive 5G testing is crucial for chipset developers, TCU suppliers, car manufacturers and certification bodies to ensure enduser experience and performance of applications. The C-V2X PC5 interface enables direct, reliable, low latency communication between vehicles (V2V), vehicles and infrastructure (V2I) and vehicles and pedestrians (V2P). Rohde &

Schwarz will showcase a new C-V2X PC5 capable network scanner for signal quality analysis and PC5 in- field coverage verification based on the R&S TSME6. As leader in wireless device testing, Rohde & Schwarz also provides a full range of ultra-wideband (UWB) test solutions for R&D, certification and production with its R&S CMP200 radio communication tester. UWB’s accurate ranging capability and low power consumption combined with high security and reliability makes it suitable for many automotive applications such as remote access and gesture recognition.

The future of mobile While 5G NR is being rolled out, Release 17 is bringing further 5G system enhancements – which in turn paves the way to 5G-Advanced (Release 18), where FR2 is extended beyond 52.6 GHz all the way up to 71 GHz. A key aspect of 5G-Advanced will be artificial intelligence and machine learning models (AI/ML) which optimize and improve the overall network from its core to the radio physical (PHY) layer and RAN. Also, 6G research is already emerging with dedicated projects and commitments around the industry. Scalable test solutions from Rohde & Schwarz meet the needs of fundamental research for these future technologies.

At MWC Barcelona 2022, for example, Rohde & Schwarz is addressing new testing challenges to evaluate the performance of the latest generation RF transceiver chipsets for 5G NR up to 71 GHz. Rohde & Schwarz is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of test and measurement solutions for the mobile industry at Mobile World Congress 2022 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona in hall 5, booth 5A80. In addition, Rohde & Schwarz experts will contribute to several panels of the event’s conference program. For further information, go to: www.rohde-schwarz.com/mwc 29

Best optimized LPR Engine from Edge Device to the Cloud CARRIDA presents latest LPR technology at ISC West and Intertraffic Amsterdam The CARRIDA SDK detects and reads all license plates worldwide, with highest accuracy and additional features such as make & model recognition and vehicle classification. It runs hardware independent on any PC-based system, edge device or cloud / server.

(Copyright @CARRIDA Technologies) Fastest reading rates and highest possible LPR accuracy, AI based vehicle identification and crossplatform optimized software: CARRIDA Technologies, provider of leading LPR software solutions and edge devices, will present its latest developments at trade shows ISC West (March 22-25, Las Vegas) and Intertraffic Amsterdam (March 29- April 01).

Special to CARRIDA is the unmatched CARRIDA LPR engine, that can be flexibly deployed as OEM library, web-gui solution for easy startup and configuration on any edge device, or as an App for Android handhelds.

CARRIDA will also showcase its latest stand-alone ALPR camera with onboard processing and components for easy, quick and costeffective developments of individual ALPR applications.

The CARRIDA SDK is highly optimized and uses the same library, feature set and programming interface for any hardware, from PC based systems with USB, GigE or IP Camera to server applications to edge devices. This allows users to implement their software across different hardware with minimal effort. It is the ideal basis for stationary and mobile solutions for access control or parking as well as traffic management, law enforcement and tolling. Using the full featured Android version, clients can also use Carrida SDK for mobile law enforcement systems,

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where the software runs on a local device that is connected to an LPR camera. In addition to best-in-class LPR, CARRIDA SDK offers functionality such as country / state detection, car make and model recognition and a new vehicle category classification. The LPR library is available for all countries worldwide and easily identifies two-line license plates and special characters.

CARRIDA has recently published version 4.7 of its CARRIDA Edge LPR software, with numerous enhancements and new functionalities. The update also enhances the CARRIDA Edge WebGUI. The world’s smallest stand-alone ALPR camera At the show, CARRIDA also presents CARRIDA Cam Dragon+, its new and ultra-compact ALPR camera with onboard data processing.

Hardly bigger than a credit card, it features 3x higher performance compared to CARRIDA’s proven and cost-effective CARRIDA CAM Basic+.

On top, the new ultra-small camera provides AI-based onboard make and model recognition.

It thus perfectly matches the powerful CARRIDA LPR Engine.

With its small size, the camera can be easily integrated into existing systems for stationary as well as mobile applications. It is equipped with a high-end image sensor that ensures best possible image quality and a reading accuracy of over 99 percent. The robust ALPR edge camera is available immediately, either as a ready-to-use camera or as proven and perfectly matching electronics kit for easy integration and individual developments.

For more information visit www.carrida-technologies.com

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Cognex presents premium decoding technology in a new compact barcode reader DataMan 280 series combines modular design, ease of use and latest algorithms for higher throughput Cognex Corporation introduces the DataMan® 280 series of fixed-mount barcode readers, engineered to solve a broad range of ID applications, including tough 1D, 2D, and Direct Part Mark (DPM) code applications in manufacturing and logistics.

“Cognex specializes in decoding the most difficult to read barcodes at the highest speed and accuracy, said Carl Gerst, Cognex’s Executive Vice President of Products and Platforms. “Optimized with our latest patented decoding algorithms, the DataMan 280 combines advanced technology from Cognex’s premium

ID platforms into a compact and cost-effective housing.”

A powerful and operator-friendly reader to speed up production and throughput The DataMan 280 features a high-resolution sensor combined with a dynamic image formation system to improve code handling and coverage. This technology, along with connectivity options for today’s Industry 4.0 manufacturing needs, allows users to read complex barcodes reliably while improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and throughput.

Combined with Cognex Edge Intelligence (EI), DataMan 280 provides advanced Industry 4.0

features like easy web browser connectivity, device management, performance monitoring and fast image offload. It allows users to configure multiple devices at once and begin trending important system performance metrics in minutes. Facility managers can identify trends and intervene quickly when dips in performance are spotted.

Modular configurations and futureproof design for any code reading application The modular hardware including field-interchangeable lights and lenses and latest software algorithms can be configured to solve any barcode reading challenge. DataMan 280 can be configured straight or in right angle for tight spaces and is compatible with most accessories of the DataMan 260 series for easy upgrading. For applications with increased field of view and multiside scanning at high speeds, multiple readers can be deployed together.

The DataMan 280’s modular hardware and software make it ideal for label-based and DPM code reading applications in a wide range of industrial environments.

Examples include decoding difficult DPM codes on challenging surfaces of automotive parts, reading and tracking small DPM codes on medical devices or reliably reading barcodes on high-speed packaging lines. Other typical tasks of the DataMan 280 include simultaneous reading of multiple codes, presentation scanning and labelbased 1D and 2D code reading on pallets behind reflective foil.

For more information, visit www.cognex.com/DataMan280 or call +44 121 296 5163.

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Auto retail industry video production reaches all-time high Video production in automotive retailing continues to reach record levels, with more than 12.1 million CitNOW videos created during 2021, up 120% over the past five years.

Meanwhile, video communications continue to be popular with car buyers as watch rates of videos sent remain consistent at around 73% over the past decade. In 2021, CitNOW saw the number of video views increase by 25% year-onyear, amounting to 30.5 million views of CitNOW videos in 2021.

The use of video in the car buying journey continues to grow exponentially as a preferred tool for engaging with prospective customers, with the total number of CitNOW videos ever made surpassing 60 million in 2021. While video production levels have soared 4,294% since 2013, customer approval ratings have not dipped.

CitNOW videos maintained an average customer rating of 4.8 out of 5 in 2021 from over 745,000 videos.

Looking at individual app usage, CitNOW has seen a 66% increase in CitNOW Workshop video creation in the last four years and CitNOW Sales also proved to be popular with a 52% increase in usage.

“The latest video usage data suggests that digital communications as part of the car buying and ownership journey is continuing to grow in popularity with both motor retailers and customers alike”, comments Carol Fairchild, Chief Customer Officer at CitNOW. “Last year, we passed the landmark total of 60 million videos produced using our technology whilst customer satisfaction levels have remained high with the average video rating 4.8 out of 5.

“In a survey conducted for our latest report assessing the ultimate digital customer journey, we found that 84% of car buyers said video was a valuable part of their car

buying experience and 70% of car buyers valued the transparency that video provides in the workshop.

The rate of digital transformation in the automotive industry has accelerated in recent months, and the use of video to bridge the online to offline customer experience is most definitely growing.”

To help retailers adapt more easily to changing consumer behaviours and offer a more transparent and seamless service to customers, CitNOW recently rolled out free upgrades to its existing software. It’s next generation of apps offer improved functionality and a more streamlined experience for all CitNOW products, including CitNOW Sales, Workshop, Web and Bodyshop, helping dealers to maximise revenue streams.

For more information about the CitNOW products visit: www.citnow.com/products.

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Heason Technology adds Novanta IMS integrated stepper drives to product portfolio Heason Technology has added two new integrated stepper motor lines from Novanta IMS (formerly Schneider Electric Motion) to its product portfolio - expanding its motion system integration capability towards lower cost projects where performance requirements do not warrant highly specified servomotor-based motion system.

The Liberty MDrive and MDrive Plus all-in-one motion solutions variously cover NEMA 14 to 34 frame stepper motors with integral microstepping drives, motion controls, I/O as well as Ethernet and CANopen protocols packaged in IP20 to IP65 protected housings. With optional encoder feedback, the choice of open or closed loop operation further maximises application flexibility.

Competitively priced and easy to integrate into automated positioning systems, these

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compact, decentralised drives simplify machine design – benefitting from reduced wiring and reduced EMC whilst removing the need to accommodate drive electronics in control panels.

The more sophisticated control capability of the Liberty MDrive offers exceptional performance and smoothness and is essentially aimed at Ethernet controlled system set-ups with a choice of EtherNet/IP, Profinet, ModbusTCP protocols. Automation libraries including networking add-on instructions are available for Rockwell RSLogix 5000, Siemens S7 and Novanta IMS’s own (SoMachine and SoMachine Motion series PLC and PAC systems. With a choice of open loop or closed loop operation with optional incremental or multiturn absolute encoders - the drive offers a wide application flexibility.

Closed loop versions can also be

equipped with Novanta IMS’s advanced hMT hardware control system which significantly increases the torque and positioning capability of the motor towards full servo performance, and also offers an advanced current control feature that includes programmable motor run and hold current. With an integral auxiliary logic power supply input and a power requirement range from +12 up to +70 VDC, the drive can be applied to battery operated applications with hMT configured to maximise efficiency with variable current controls available to save energy and reduce heating.

Heason Technology has already integrated these drives into various custom designed positioning systems. This includes Pharmweigh’s Draft Master automatic livestock drafting machine which includes four MDrive Plus integrated drives programmed and configured with

Heason supplied gearboxes to operate belt driven gates during animal weighing and sorting.

This machine is operated in the harsh outdoor conditions faced in agriculture and has been well proven in extensive trials and is now in use on British and European farms.

The new competitively priced drives will also, for example, suit integration with Heason’s range of electric actuators from its distribution partner Thomson Electric. The assembly would provide a complete yet simple positioning solution where a separate control panel is not required, and low voltage 24/48 V DC operation opens the market for portable machinery and equipment.

Heason’s system integration capability includes software programming and network

interfacing with customer’s preferred machine control systems. The Company has a full complement of experienced applications engineers, design engineers, programmers, and assembly teams.

Heason supplies and supports a wide range of motion and automation components through distribution partnerships with leading motion equipment suppliers and offers stepper and servo motors, intelligent drives, motion controls and mechanical positioning components through to multi- axis motion systems that include custom mechanics complete with drive electronics, automation controls, industrial bus interfaces and software.

For further information, please visit www.heason.com, email sales@heason.com or call +44 (0)1403 792 300.

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Precision Micro unveils major investment at ‘phoenix’ facility following 2019 fire Two-and-a-half years after a fire broke out at market-leading chemical etching manufacturer Precision Micro’s Birmingham site in Autumn 2019, the company has reached the end of a major £5.1 million refurbishment The refurbishment has seen a 10% increase in capacity (with scope for a further expansion), nine new process machines installed and a new Quality Centre of Excellence establishedCrucially, thanks to a well- considered crisis management plan, Precision Micro maintained business continuity throughout – even when the COVID-19 pandemic struck just months after the fire.

The challenge began on 24th November 2019, when a fire broke out as the result of an electrical fault. While the fire was contained to only two production areas, ironically these are at the heart of Precision Micro’s core process of photochemical etching. Using this process, the company produces millions of precision-etched products every year, including safety-critical

automotive components through to high-performance parts for the aerospace industry.

customers could continue to rely on us, even in the most challenging of times.”

Accordingly, establishing continuity of supply was critical, despite some specialist equipment being damaged in the fire. Within hours, Precision Micro’s team got hands-on with the recovery effort, identifying what could be salvaged and devising a strategy which would enable them to minimise disruption to customers.

The longer-term site refurbishment began in 2020, as Precision Micro began not only the process of rebuilding damaged areas but taking proactive steps to future-proof the business and further strengthen the service its customers receive.

Central to this was the construction of two industrial annexes just weeks after the fire, into which critical machinery was relocated to keep the business moving and minimise the fire’s impact on customers.

Mick Taylor, Commercial Director of Precision Micro, says: “To be able to get back to some sort of normality so soon after the fire goes to show just how committed we are as a business to delivering the very best levels of service to our customers, no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in. By acting so quickly, we were able to maintain production which meant our

This involved a £5.1 million investment in which Precision Micro reconfigured its processes, to introduce more specialist machinery, increase space in the factory and build-in additional fire mitigation initiatives to de-risk any future repeats of the 2019 incident. Elsewhere, the commercial team has been moved into dedicated nearby offices in the iconic Fort Dunlop, freeing up further space for additional production and stock holding.

All of this has taken place against the backdrop of COVID-19, with the arrival of lockdown in March 2020 delaying – but not deterring – progress. “Of course, we had to revise the timeline for our recovery programme, but we were determined not to let the pandemic affect our business when we had already made so many advances in the short space of time since the fire,” confirms Mick Taylor.

“How the team has responded to these challenges – backed by the support of a number of stakeholders including key suppliers – has been incredible. Thinking back to 2019, it was impossible to foresee either of these obstacles, but how our team has pulled together has been nothing short of inspirational. It’s this unbeatable team spirit which reinforces the resilience of Precision Micro, not just to keep the business running smoothly, but to do so in the most challenging of times.”

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The Role of VERICUT in Advancing Sustainable Development Today’s business environment is characterised by a complex mix of risks and opportunities that are changing at an everincreasing pace. An entire market can be disrupted in a short time by innumerable factors, such as new technology or a sudden lack of natural resources. New markets are emerging rapidly due to global trends such as population growth, resource scarcity or worldwide health risks. Against this backdrop, consumers and investors are better informed than ever before and they want businesses to take responsibility for the pressure the planet and its population are under. Here, we focus on how VERICUT software can minimise or eliminate the various types of waste within a manufacturing business, with an underlying aim to reduce, re-use and recycle.

With the United Nations calling on all companies to play an increasing role in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, every business’s operational practices are just one element of the positive impact that can be made. And, to put this into some sort of context, when an aerospace company is tendering for work, up to 15% of the decision making refers to sustainability, green approach, environmental issues and other key measures.

One of the key measures is the reduction or elimination, where possible, of waste. Let’s consider what we mean by ‘waste’. As a verb or noun, it applies to the use of a resource expended carelessly, extravagantly, or for no purpose.

As an adjective it is applied to the unwanted material, substance, or by-products that are discarded as no longer useful or required after the completion of a process.

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standard for simulation, verification and optimization of CNC machines.

Only the production simulation of the NC data, the ‘real’ machine code, offers companies sufficient security for their machining processes. It is the only sure way to simulate the real processing situation with a virtual machine tool on the desk.

Controlling Waste As the world’s leading independent CNC simulation and optimisation software, VERICUT can be applied at different points during the manufacturing process to help control waste. It starts with the ‘prove out’ of a new or modified component, with VERICUT safely

producing any parts required in a virtual environment. This often negates the need to physically test run a part prior to production, which removes the chances of scrapping (wasting) raw material to generate an erroneous part, along with chance that the NC program might contain errors that could cause the machine tool to crash and become damaged. Not to mention the wasted production capacity and power consumed by the machine tool.

“Being independent matters,” says Gavin Powell, CGTech Ltd Managing Director “Most integrated verification systems are limited to checking the internal CAM file, which is then translated

one or more times before going to the machine tool. An internal check is just part of the programming process, it does not replace the need for real simulation of the postprocessed NC code. A CAM system checking its own tool path is like a student marking their own test.

Risk of generating waste is too high when you send a new program to the shopfloor.”

With manufacturing cycle time savings of between 10% and 40% depending upon the raw material and complexity of the parts, the savings on the wasted time and power consumed are significant. Producing more parts with existing capacity may even provide machine shops with the opportunity to avoid additional capital investment.

The next impact point for VERICUT could be considered ‘disruptive’ as the software can be applied to mature components already in production. Here, the software can optimise the NC code to produce a more efficient program than any proprietary CAD/CAM postprocessed toolpath.

Force more out Wringing the absolute amount out of your machine tools is where the VERICUT Force module enters the arena. Force is a software module within VERICUT that uses a physicsbased optimisation method to determine the maximum

reliable feed rate for any given cutting condition based on four factors: force on the cutter, spindle power, maximum chip thickness, and maximum allowable feed rate. It calculates ideal feed rates by analysing tool geometry and parameters, material properties of the stock and cutting tool, detailed cutting tool edge geometry, and VERICUT cut-by-cut contact conditions.

Mr Powell explains: “The fundamental problem we are solving with VERICUT Force optimization is that CAM systems focus on feed rate, not chip thickness.

The sequence for optimal cutting is to maximise the chip thickness matched to the tool, keep the chip thickness consistent and avoid excesses.

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“While VERICUT covers the obvious and visible production elements, such as crashes, scrap, gouges and prove outs; Force addresses the hidden opportunities. These include inefficient programming and suboptimal feedrates caused by the CAM system’s inability to adjust cutting feedrates for varying cutting conditions.”

and productivity and typically achieves savings of 8 to 15% on aluminium and is often over 20% on difficult to cut materials. Return on investment can often be as little as one production component, with the opportunity to analyse cutting conditions, improve tool life, protect CNC machine tools and reduce operational costs.

If we break the key parameters of Force down into ‘attack’ and ‘defence’ to highlight how the software achieves its goals. “In attack - we create optimal cutting conditions by maximising chip thickness and keeping the chip thickness constant.

Defence comes from setting limits to prevent failure, such as maximum feedrate, cutting force and deflection.

All of which is done without altering the trajectory or path of the cutting tool,” Mr Powell explains.

A further tangible benefit from Force is a significant increase in tool life, with a direct correlation on cutting tool spend. “For many businesses the spend on cutting tools is significant, and we can save money and reduce waste with Force,” states Mr Powell.

Force relies on proven technology to maximise program efficiency

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VERICUT in a material world The VERICUT composites programming solutions can increase speed of production by 30 to 40% for industrial businesses applying these high-performance

lightweight materials. VERICUT Composite Programming (VCP) and VERICUT Composite Simulation (VCS) provide opportunities to remove waste from the composites manufacturing process.

“We know from our whitepaper: ‘A roadmap to automated composites’ that around two thirds of the production time required to generate a composite component is taken up by inspection and rework. Any opportunities taken to improve the process will reduce this wasted time,” says Mr Powell.

He concludes: “We have to aim to make positive changes to tackle the climate crisis, by reducing, re-using and recycling to control carbon emissions and focus on operating at net zero is the future. It is good for our planet, and for your business. In a nutshell, if your business is not taking positive environmental steps, it will be surpassed by those that are.”

Kennametal introduces lightest weight version of electric vehicle tooling solution saving set-up and machining time Award winning 3D printed stator bore tool weighs just 7kg, ensuring fast tool changes and spin-up on machining centers Kennametal has introduced its next generation 3D printed stator bore tool for the machining of aluminum engine housings for electric vehicles.

This latest version of the tool features a newly designed arm structure, a larger center tube made of carbon fiber, and a further weight reduction of greater than 20 percent over the original design. The complex tool is capable of machining three large diameters in just one operation, saving set-up time and machining time for automotive component manufacturers and delivering the highest accuracy and surface qualities.

The newly redesigned tool recently won MM MaschinenMarkt’s Best of

Industry Award in the Production and Manufacturing category based on votes by readers and industry experts.

“As our automotive customers expand their offerings of hybrid and electric vehicles, we continue to respond to their need for lighter weight tooling solutions.

By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing, we’ve reduced weight a further 20 percent over the firstgeneration tool, while improving chip control and increasing tool rigidity—innovations that help our customers machine faster and more efficiently,” says Ingo Grillenberger, Product Manager, Kennametal.

Machining three diameters in one operation, the stator bore tool ensures the alignment and concentricity of the machined surfaces whilst reducing the cycle

time significantly. The lightweight 3D printed combination tool enables a faster tool change and spin-up even on less powerful machines.

The surface specifications and component tolerances are achieved without constraints.

Hassle-free chip removal is ensured by means of airfoil shaped arms that are through coolant featured to ensure precise and powerful coolant supply to the cutting edges and guide pads. This would be difficult or impossible to economically produce with traditional manufacturing, but 3D printing enables us to realize even such complex internal features.

Additionally, the Kennametal RIQ reaming system features easy diameter adjustment and a trouble-free setup of new inserts. www.kennametal.com

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