Gripping technology gets super accurate
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SMC Pneumatics Inc. has developed a new range of electric grippers which combine user-friendliness with high levels of accuracy. Windows-based programs allow a choice of operation mode based on position, velocity and force. This degree of control input permits great flexibility and precision levels within two microns. The technology has a wide range of potential applications in precision automation, particularly those requiring measurement and detection capabilities.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 1998
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Joint design conquers expansion problem
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It is very difficult to join ceramics to other materials because of problems connected to thermal expansion and joint degradation. Dynamic Ceramic has developed and patented a new, mathematically simple system that overcomes such problems and that relies on joint angles. The two faces of the different materials are at a similar angle, allowing the materials to glide past each other when heated and to retain their sealing characteristics.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 1996
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The mechanics of joint design
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The Fastener Engineering and Research Association (FERA) has created the FERA Toolkit, a software package that helps industrial designers develop mechanically fastened joints. The Toolkit provides advice, technical specifications, and a list of relevant website links, such as the FERA homepage and the British Standards Institute.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2001
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