True absolute encoder to star at automation technologies showPublished : August 17, 2010
At ATX 2010, taking place in Anaheim, California, from February 9-11, Renishaw will focus heavily on its latest range of motion control products, including a true absolute optical encoder for rotary and linear applications, a unique track-mounted linear encoder scale system, and magnetic encoder chip. Also shown will be the new QC20-W wireless ballbar which assesses machine tool positioning and servo control performance, and now includes a volumetric testing capability.
Ground breaking molecular diagnostics business appoints new CEOPublished : August 17, 2010
Glasgow, Scotland, 3rd February 2010: D3 Technologies Ltd, a world leading provider of trace level detection technologies based on the exploitation of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) and Surface-Enhanced Resonance Raman Scattering (SERRS), today announced that it has appointed David Burns as its new Chief Executive Officer. He will lead the Company towards the international launch of its first in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, with the aim to establish D3 Technologies as a global play
Strong focus on machine tool utilisation at WESTEC 2010Published : August 17, 2010
New products that increase machine tool automation and process control, and a new wireless device for assessing the performance of machines before metal cutting begins, will be a major feature of Renishaw’s stand at WESTEC 2010, taking place in Los Angeles from March 23rd to 25th. There will also be a range of new motion control products, including a true absolute optical encoder for rotary and linear applications.
MACH 2010 to see strong focus on maximising machine utilisationPublished : August 17, 2010
First preview of Renishaw’s exhibits at UK’s largest manufacturing exhibition. New systems for assessing the performance of both three- and five-axis machine tools, plus products that increase machine tool automation, improve process control and allow advanced on-machine part verification will be a major feature of Renishaw’s stand at MACH 2010 (stand 5439). For visitors sourcing off-line measurement products, there will also be Renishaw’s new retrofit service for CMMs.
HOW ROUND IS A MODERN FOOTBALL?Published : July 21, 2010
Just how does one measure a ball or other continuously curved object to see if it is of the correct shape and dimensions?
Author : Phase Vision Ltd
MACH 2010Published : June 07, 2010
This week sees D. G. Controls back at MACH.
Open from Monday 7th till Friday 11th June at the NEC Birmingham, MACH is the UK’s leading manufacturing technologies exhibition, and is a shop window for all types of machines and equipment used in engineering based manufacturing.
Showing much of the catalogue of enclosures and circuit technologies, MACH [...]