Beckwood Press Co., a manufacturer of custom hydraulic and servo-electric presses, automation systems, and the Triform line of precision forming equipment, has been awarded a contract by MuShield to engineer and build a Triform 16-15-7DD [deep draw]. With this new piece of hydroforming equipment, they will draw form sheet metal magnetic shielding solutions for components […]
A good programmable logic controller (PLC) programmer should always keep the end user in mind and write code that is understandable and reusable. Using efficient methods and practices makes life easier for the programmer as well as the client. Every programmer should know these seven tips to make full use of the PLC and control […]
Soft, pneumatic actuators might not be a phrase that comes up in daily conversations, but more likely than not you might have benefited from their utility. The devices use compressed air to power motion, and with sensing capabilities, they’ve proven to be a critical backbone in a variety of applications such as assistive wearables, robotics, […]
The Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine was an active contributor at the first in-person Gulf of Mexico Conference (GoMCon) held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, from April 25-28. The four-day conference gathered more than 800 researchers, resource managers, and interested stakeholders, and highlighted the intersection of scientific research and […]
The Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine today announced grant awards totaling $8.6 million for 11 new projects supporting health equity and community resilience.
A Mizzou Engineering team has devised a way to turn single panoramic images into 3D models. Researchers outlined the work in a paper that has been accepted to Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR). Yuyan Li, a PhD candidate in computer science and lead author, will give an oral presentation at the conference — under […]
Learning Objectives Automating manual processes can reduce the worker toll and make their jobs easier and more fulfilling. Examine how the company executes manual tasks and find ways to improve it with automation. A paperless plant floor can streamline operations and make tasks less complicated. Imagine a situation where your plant floor employees require […]
Richard Aboulafia, FRAeS, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory, examines the current aerospace market and what to expect in the second half of 2022. When? May 19, 2022 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada) Richard Aboulafia manages consulting projects in the commercial and military aircraft field and analyzes broader defense and aerospace trends. He has advised numerous aerospace […]
This story was originally published by Hakai Magazine and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Two kilometers inland from Hawke’s Bay on the North Island of New Zealand, a dark-red gate just off the highway marks the entrance to the Tangoio Marae. This marae is where a local Māori hapū, or community, holds […]
Learning Objectives Learn what an open automation platform is. Examine how IEC 61499 makes programming independent of the underlying system equipment. Review the value can open automation platform bring to users. As automation manufacturers take digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing as part of their strategic missions, Schneider Electric has put forward the concept of […]