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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Immersive metaverse experience to design Cupra’s new sports car
The experiential innovation agency Wildbytes has developed for Cupra a sensory and immersive experience for the launch of Cupra DarkRebel, its new sports car. The car configurator, which users can access via MetaHype, Cupra’s metaverse platform, was first tested at
Behind the innovations: Nomadtech
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing Red Fox 2? Alfonso Rodrigo, Managing Director of NomadTech – User feedback is always the driving force behind adding new products to our catalogue. Red Fox 2 has been no exception.
Metal, among the main markets for industrial robotics
The Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation, founding member and sole representative in Spain of the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), has published this morning the results of the internal studies of the Spain 2022 robotics park, for the first
On the sofa with… Jose Luis Casal, Digital Transformation Expert
Advanced Manufacturing Barcelona – What are the main ideas of your Keynote at Advanced Manufacturing Barcelona? Jose Luis Casal – The idea is to shed some light in the face of all the information clutter around artificial intelligence, chatgpt, robotics
On the sofa with… Albert Concepción, President of the Industry and Energy Forum
Advanced Manufacturing Madrid – What do you think the energy landscape will be like in 10 years? Albert Concepción – How to predict the energy landscape in ten years’ time is very difficult, especially because some of the issues we
AIMPLAS and TNO conclude that solvolysis is the best method for the recycling of biocomposites from the aeronautical sector.
Throughout the study, 12 methods were analysed for six different biocomposites, with solvolysis and pyrolysis being the two most promising alternatives tested on a large scale in a pilot plant. The results show that pyrolysis emits 17% more carbon dioxide
Lantek launches EdgeLine Bevel module for Lantek Expert Cut
New module simplifies and streamlines the CNC programming of modern TRUMPF cutting machines for more efficient laser machining. Lantek, a leading provider of software solutions for the sheet metal and fabrication industry, has announced the release of a new module
Behind the innovations: Robert Bosch
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing the BITURBO and X-Lock System? Robert Bosch – The development of BITURBO is based on the trend of professionals using more and more battery-powered machines. Bosch’s aim was to push this
Siemens and Microsoft boost industrial productivity with generative artificial intelligence
Siemens and Microsoft are harnessing the collaborative power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency in the design, engineering, manufacturing and operational lifecycle of products. To enhance cross-functional collaboration, companies are integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter
ADDITIV Medical 2023: what are the
statistics of the hybrid event?
The second edition of ADDITIV Medical took place last Tuesday 28th March. Today we want to share a summary and some of the key figures of this hybrid meeting. With more than 700 registered participants and 24 speakers, it is
Behind the innovations: Grupo Solitium
AMM – What was the motivation to start developing the product? Grupo Solitium – This year, in the 3D division of Grupo Solitium we have incorporated two very innovative additive manufacturing systems, not so much for the technology, which is
Ideko collects data from more than a thousand machines connected to the cloud to monitor the status of components
Avoiding breakdowns and production stoppages, as well as increasing the availability of equipment and guaranteeing its optimum performance have become some of the main concerns that the Ideko technology centre, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA),