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Upcoming Tradeshow, Conference & Exhibition Summary - February - April 2017

12/27/16, 09:48 AM | Automation & IIoT, Additive & 3D Printing | Tradeshows and Conferences

Here is a summary of what Tradeshows, Conferences & Exhibitions to look forward to in the coming months.

One-Stop Repair for Food & Beverage Processing Equipment

12/22/16, 09:54 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Operation and Maintenance

Food and beverage processors speed repairs and reduce costs by working with single source for full gamut of machine repairs, from electronic controllers to motors.

Tough PLA - Advanced 3D Printing Material

12/20/16, 08:25 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Supply Chain | pla

Tough PLA is an engineer's material. You can make truly high-strength, high-wear prototypes or even durable end-use parts like jigs and fixtures.

OEMs Consider Cross-Border Move in Face of Uncertainty

12/20/16, 08:21 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Business Development

Border towns, such as El Paso, Texas, could service as "middle ground" if OEMs with operations in Mexico decide to relocate stateside.

Intel Forecasts 2017 Industrial IoT Trends

12/15/16, 08:55 AM | Automation & IIoT, Supply Chain | Analysis and Trends, Business Development, IoT

Intels Antony Neal-Graves has shared his initial thoughts on how the industrial landscape will evolve in 2017.

EtherCAT Soft Motion Control Auto-Configuration

12/15/16, 08:46 AM | Automation & IIoT | ethercat, motion control, Software and Smarts | KINGSTAR

Configuring servo motors and drives through network control software can be cumbersome and time-consuming

Desktop Factories: A 'Moving' Look at 3D Printing

12/13/16, 09:48 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | The Parts Department | Mouser Electronics

Precision mechanical movement is an essential attribute of 3D printers. Stepper motors provide this control to many 3D printers thanks to their relative ease of use and competitive cost.

Using the Endurance L-Cheapo 5.6 W (5600 mW) Semiconductor (Diode) Laser Operation

12/13/16, 09:44 AM | Supply Chain | lasers | Endurance Lasers

Lasers are compatible with any CNC machines, plotters and 3D printers and are easy to install.

The Latest and Greatest of 3D Manufacturing

12/08/16, 10:36 AM | Additive & 3D Printing | Analysis and Trends

We find ourselves at a significant intersecting point in manufacturing history with growth and innovation driving manufacturing technology. 3D printing is about to change the world and manufacturers are capturing the moment.

Keys To Developing A Successful Product Prototype

12/08/16, 10:32 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Engineering | Prototyping

Moving a product concept to the prototype stage remains an exciting step.

Sanitary Conveyor System from Dorner Helps Wisconsin Cheese Packer Improve Ergonomics and Packaging Efficiencies

12/06/16, 03:50 PM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | Case Study | Dorner Mfg. Corp.

The conveyor system, along with that attached packout table, can be raised or lowered to best compliment different employees for better ergonomics.

How to Choose a Controller for Motor Applications

12/02/16, 12:01 PM | Supply Chain | motion control, motors | Mouser Electronics

For many engineers, pulling all the parts together - the controller with embedded or separate algorithms, the drivers, and the MOSFETs - is a multidisciplinary task, and one for which they dont want to "reinvent the wheel."

The Pursuit of the Perfect Part

12/02/16, 11:58 AM | Additive & 3D Printing, Supply Chain | Training and Education

While those in additive manufacturing know that there are many technical aspects to their craft, they also realize training is necessary to manufacture quality parts.

Quick Precise Motion for the Packaging Industry Created by Nook Belt Driven Actuators

11/29/16, 08:55 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | actuators, Case Study

The wide variety of shapes and thinner bottles created a need for packaging machines to not only be accepting of the different sizes, but also perceptive enough not to damage the new thinner bottles.

Inaccuracies with Motors and Drivers: Who is the Culprit?

11/24/16, 08:45 AM | Automation & IIoT, Engineering | motors

Is Your Step Motor and Driver Contributing to the Inaccuracy of Your System?

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