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(National Physical Laboratory: Teddington, Middlesex, U.K.) -- Fluorescent microparticles and nanobeads, widely used as molecular tags, are also effective calibrants in fluorescence microscopy. They can be fabricated from a range of materials and come in different sizes, shapes (e.g., hollow vs.…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is currently developing a Legal Metrology Publication Series: SP 2200 to provide stakeholders with current information on the status and development of U.S. and international…
(Pratt & Whitney: East Hartford, CT) -- Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems will be demonstrating the Labmaster Universal (model 175) at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, Sept. 9–14, 2024. With more than 31 years in the field, the Labmaster Universal 175 is a…
(ANCA: Melbourne, Australia) -- ANCA, a global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, has launched its first Female Machinist Award. The award aims to recognize and honor outstanding achievements of female machinists in the tool and cutter grinding industry. By promoting gender diversity and…
(CIMdata: Ann Arbor, MI) -- CIMdata, a leading global PLM strategic management consulting and research firm, has released the 2023 CIMdata CAM Market Analysis Report (MAR), the 31st annual study of the global computer-aided machining (CAM) market. CIMdata estimates that, based on end-user payments…
(NewTek: Pennsauken, NJ) -- NewTek AC-operated LVDT position sensors often serve as a more reliable, precise, and cost-effective alternative to magnetostrictive linear position sensors in the monitoring and control of valves in power generation and hydroelectrical stations. Because power generation…
(Hexagon: North Kingstown, RI) -- New training technology now available globally from Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division leverages the power of its digital twins to help manufacturers train machinists and metrology specialists to use valuable shop-floor equipment. By combining hardware…
(AMETEK MOCON: Minneapolis) -- AMETEK MOCON, a global leader in precision gas permeation, package testing, and specialty gas measurement, has launched its new web store featuring custom pricing, a purchase history for easy reordering, and a simplified PO and payment process.
The AMETEK MOCON web…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) A new type of miniature atomic clock could provide better timing over the span of weeks and months compared with current systems. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), in collaboration with researchers from Georgia Tech, have made the…
(Fictiv: San Francisco) -- Fictiv, the operating system for custom manufacturing, has release its eighth annual “State of Manufacturing Report 2023,” conducted in partnership with technology market research firm Dimensional Research. The report tracks decision-maker sentiment across hundreds of U.S…
(Hubs: Amsterdam) -- Hubs, a leading online manufacturing platform, has published its newest 3D Printing Trend Report. It is based on insights from more than a thousand customers and manufacturing partners, extensive review of news and media, and findings from top market analyst firms.
3D printing…
(Atlas: Linsengericht, Germany) -- Atlas Material Testing Technology, a global leader in weathering and lightfastness testing instruments and services, has expanded the performance capabilities of its Xenotest 440 and Xenotest 220/220+ xenon-arc instruments to conform to major American testing…
(Mettler-Toledo: Columbus, OH) -- Andersen and Sons Shelling takes pride in doing big business with small-town values. Founded in 1904, this fourth-generation, family-owned-and-operated company produces a variety of tree nuts that are sold nationwide at most major retailers, as well as…
(Creaform: Quebec, Canada) -- Creaform, a business unit of AMETEK and a worldwide leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and engineering services, has released a new version of VXintegrity, its solution for surface-damage assessments. It’s available now to all nondestructive-testing (NDT)…
(Mitutoyo America: Aurora, IL) -- Mitutoyo America Corp., a leading manufacturer of precision metrology instruments and solutions, has announced the release of the Mitutoyo LH600F/FG Linear High Measurement System. The LH600F is the latest model in the Mitutoyo Linear Height Gage line, with several…
(Vici & C. S.p.A.: Santarcangelo di Romagna, Italy) -- Arcoprofil, a machine shop in Schio, Italy, has found a dependable, efficient, and effective solution in the VICIVISION measuring machine.
The ease in the process of measuring with a VICIVISION not only streamlines production but also…
(ORNL: Oak Ridge, TN; GE Aerospace: Le Bourget, France) -- To support the development of a revolutionary new open-fan engine architecture for the future of flight, GE Aerospace has run simulations using the world’s fastest supercomputer, which can crunch data in excess of exascale speed, or more…
(Seimens: Munich) -- Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest updates to its NX software, the flagship product engineering solution from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio. Siemens’ NX is the chosen design, engineering, and manufacturing solution for a wide cross section of…
(ETQ: Burlington, MA) -- ETQ, part of Hexagon, a leading quality management system (QMS) provider, has announced the 2023 winner and finalists for its annual ETQ Innovation Excellence Awards. ETQ customer Trane Technologies was selected for as the winning project submission, followed closely by…
(Heidenhain: Schaumburg, IL) -- Discover a single device that provides position feedback from both the motor shaft and gearbox output shaft of a robot joint: the Heidenhain KCI 120 Dplus dual encoder. Using robust inductive scanning technology, the encoder’s scanning head reads two separate…
(Witt: Witten, Germany) -- Reliable, fast, and user-friendly, the LEAK-MASTER PRO 2 from Witt tests the leak-tightness of modified atmosphere packaging. Now the leak tester is available with two new, larger chambers. This means that food producers now have four chamber sizes at their disposal to…
(Advanced Photonix: Camarillo, CA) –- Advanced Photonix, a division of OSI Optoelectronics and a leading provider of optoelectronics solutions, has introduced two new silicon carbide (SiC) broadband UV photodiodes for ultraviolet source monitoring. The APX-SC0010 features a 1 mm2 active area, and…
(Southworth Products Corp.: Portland, ME) — Southworth Products Corp. has announced a new program to provide fast delivery of several models of lift tables and other vertical lifting and positioning equipment by shipping eligible products in one week. The Swift Lift 1 program combines the…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- Buildings in the U.S. are generally designed to withstand the usual suspects: rain, wind, snow, and the occasional earthquake. Abnormal events, such as gas explosions, vehicle impacts, or uncontrolled building fires, aren’t typically a consideration. If vulnerable…
(NIST: Gaithersburg, MD) -- The Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), a program of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has awarded roughly $400,000 to each of its MEP National Network Centers in every state and Puerto Rico. More…
