Hexagon unveils automated 3D laser scanner for large surface inspection
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announced the introduction of a new modular 3D laser scanner designed for large surface inspection for use with its laser tracker equipment and portable measuring arms. The new Absolute Scanner AS1-XL is built on the same SHINE technology as the existing, innovative Absolute Scanner AS1, enabling extremely accurate 3D data to […]
The AutoDron project tests a new system of aerial transport of materials with drones for the automotive industry.
The Eurecat technology centre is participating in the AutoDron project, which has tested a new aerial transport system for materials and components with drones for the automotive industry, with flights both indoors and outdoors, which lays the foundations for future last-mile logistics to replace road transport with a disruptive system using autonomous aircraft. Specifically, Eurecat […]
How to combine additive and subtractive manufacturing in the production line?
In recent years, additive and subtractive manufacturing has gained popularity, making a significant impact worldwide. Thanks to many technological advances, a wide variety of industries are already benefiting from so-called “hybrid manufacturing” for the creation of final parts. Although there are differences between the two production methods, they can be used in a complementary way […]
M3 Hybrid: Innovalia Metrology’s solution for optimising quality control processes
The accuracy and quality of the final products depend to a large extent on the precision of the measurements and the ability of the measuring equipment to perform them as efficiently and accurately as possible. And this is what Innovalia Metrology undoubtedly provides with its M3 Hybrid solution, a solution that combines machine, sensors and […]
Behind the innovations: SMARTPM
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing METAFLEX? José Castellanos, SMARTPM General Manager – In the framework of our relationship with customers and partners, we detected an uncovered niche opportunity: the need to increase the capacity of certain equipment to work in an “unattended” way. Many production managers feel that their machines are […]
Behind the innovations: Meltio
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing Meltio’s multi-laser head? Carlos Capel, Product Manager at Meltio – Before each development, a need is always detected, so at Meltio, a joint venture between Sicnova and Additec, we saw that there was a great opportunity to give industry the ability to manufacture metal parts at […]
More women, more youth and more technology: these are the challenges facing the industrial sector.
The latest Labour Force Survey (EPA), carried out by the INE, shows a boom in employment in industry: specifically, this sector has increased by a total of 93,500 jobs in 2023. However, employment has fallen: there are now 11,200 fewer Spaniards working in this sector. This loss of personnel and increase in the labour supply […]
CIAC expands its Project Platform to all of Spain
The CIAC Project Platform will be present throughout Spain. For months, the automotive clusters CEAGA (Galicia), FACYL (Castilla y León), CAAR (Aragón), AVIA (Comunitat Valenciana), AEI La Rioja and CIAC have been working so that each of them has its own version of the Project Platform of the Clústria de la Indústria d’Automoció de Catalunya, […]
Sisteven installs equipment from Abus Cranes
Sisteven, a Madrid-based manufacturer of industrial ventilation systems, equipped its new 12,000 square metre facility in Azuqueca de Henares with equipment from Abus Grúas. Sisteven specialises in the design and manufacture of low-pressure centrifugal fans, air handling units, purifiers and heat recovery units. It recently started up new facilities in the Madrid town of Azuqueca […]
Lantek participates in the aiXia project for the creation of federated Artificial Intelligence services.
The aim of the project is to develop a reliable and secure data sharing space to serve collaborative AI and allow companies to exploit this data according to their needs. The project, framed within HAZITEK, is led by Lantek with the participation of Mondragón Assembly, Eroski, Goizper Group, Ingeteam, Lis Data Solutions, Ubikare, and the […]
Universal Robots partners with global technology integrator Denali
Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots, has entered into a new partnership with Denali Advanced Integration, a global technology and services integration company. This makes Denali Universal Robots’ largest Certified Solutions Partner (CSP). The partnership is expected to leverage Denali’s unparalleled integration expertise and market reach to bring Universal Robots cobot technology to […]
Hexagon cuts quality inspection cycles in half with Presto robotic inspection equipment
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched its new Presto automated robotic inspection equipment, which enables manufacturers to reduce quality inspection times, increase efficiency and streamline workflows. Presto will enable users, such as automotive OEMs, to address dynamic market demands, such as the shift to electromobility, by increasing measurement capacity and thereby reducing time-to-market. The solution […]