The CameraLink Falcon2 camera series from Teledyne DALSA, now available from Stemmer Imaging, offers frame rates of up to 168 fps with 4 MP resolution for high speed imaging. The 12 MP resolution model offers a frame rate of 58 fps, which Stemmer believes is the highest currently available at this resolution. Applications indicated include automated optical inspection in electronics semiconductor wafer inspection and flat panel display inspection, as well as solar panel inspection.
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Seiki Systems is launching NMS 2012 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The special edition of its core shopfloor production management system module draws upon the company's 20 years' experience of working with manufacturing organisations and technologies. Seiki describes NMS 2012 as "the culmination of valuable contributions from customers and partners that have informed the design and functionality enhancements of earlier versions, to make daily tasks easier and faster for users to perform".
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Now all new Magnos square pole chucks from Schunk are equipped with a permanent display indicating whether the magnetic chucks are activated or not. Existing users of Schunk Magnos chucks can order a retrofit set for existing magnets.
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The MAG modular HMC 1250/1600 series for high precision machining of large aerospace, power generation, pump, valve, and off-road equipment parts, now includes eight spindle options to suit special purpose or general machining requirements.
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Hainbuch's UK agent Leader Chuck Systems believes the Testit clamping force gauge is the only device currently capable of measuring internal and external workholding systems, such as mandrels and manual/powered jaw or collet chucks.
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SolidCAM's InventorCAM 2012 iMachining module, it is claimed, will reduce cycle times for Autodesk users by up to 70% while dramatically increasing tool life.
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Industrial Tooling Corp (ITC) 2171 Cyber Series now includes miniature corner rounding cutters for the machining of miniature high precision radii.
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The Intel core i7 2.0 GHz processor and Intel QM57 chipset of an embedded fanless Matrix MXC-6000 PC, says Stemmer Imaging, provide ideal performance for image and vision measurement and automation applications.
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The customised process feature, or CPF, enhancement to the 2011 version of Open Mind Technologies' hyperMill CAM system allows users to define and program complex individual customer-specific features. The method is based on process-oriented linking of characteristic geometry sequences with freely defined machining steps.
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Cognex has introduced a wireless version reader for its rugged DataMan handheld industrial ID scanner, the Dataman 8000 series. The series is designed for the shopfloor and uses powerful 1DMax and 2DMax algorithms which, says the company, enable it to read virtually every type of code, every time and with fast read rates – regardless of size, quality, printing method or surface.
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Fein is extending its stainless steel range to include a powerful fillet weld grinder for difficult to reach spots. The KS 10-38 E has been developed to meet the niche application requirements of specialist interior craftsmen and tank, ship and vehicle builders.
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A range of 3D modelling tools has been added to Delcam's ArtCAM Insignia software for volume production of artistic items by signmakers, furniture manufacturers, engravers and sculptors of materials from wood or metal to ice. The price of the program is £1,700 (€2,000).
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MAXIEM Waterjets, a division of OMAX Corporation, has expanded its line-up of waterjet cutting centres to include 16 new machines.
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Trumpf's TruLaser 5040 fiber is the larger sibling to the company's TruLaser 5030 fiber, having a processing area of 4 by 2 m, but both 2D solid-state laser machines can now feature a 5 kW laser.
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At Tube 2012, in March, tube bending machine specialist Unison will be mounting its first European public demonstration of an all-electric machine equipped with its innovative laser-controlled spring-back correction system. The machine will also be equipped with a novel form of quick-release tooling and a barcode identification system which, says Unison, will enable machine operators to handle complete tool changeovers within two or three minutes, with full process verification.
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The Strippit M-1525, which has joined LVD's M-Series line of mid-range 200 kN CNC turret punch presses, handles large or oversized workpieces up to 1,524 by 4,000 mm with only one sheet repositioning and can process sheet up to 6.35 mm thick. It is therefore described as ideal for the fabrication of large panels in cellular manufacturing or job shop environments.
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Stocdon is offering robust Click Change carbide insert cutter toolholders that allow inserts to be changed in seconds rather than minutes in a simple 'wrench-free' operation.
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Seiki Systems has extended its industrial hardware solutions with the addition of the Senor touch-screen computer. This can deliver full screen applications to the shopfloor, enabling the user to view production information while also supporting factory data collection tasks and DNC operations.
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Roemheld has developed a zero point flexible position clamping element that offers both clamping and support
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Turning Technologies says Nakamura-Tome's latest twin-spindle, twin-turret turning centre, the WT-150 II, boasts even faster cycle times than its predecessor and has an innovative easy-to-use control.
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gapControl 2711, a non-contact laser profile scanner designed specifically for the measurement of gaps and edges, is being offered by Micro-Epsilon in response to customers who want to speed up sensor set-up for gap measurement.
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A Xebec range of abrasive deburring brushes made from heavy duty aluminium oxide (alumina) fibres has been introduced for use on static platforms such as machining centres, mills, drilling machines and special-purpose machine tools but, according to supplier NCMT, they are equally suitable for mounting on industrial robots. Versions are also available for hand-held power tools.
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Tooling giant Walter GB has extended its Tiger.tec Silver grade range with the addition of WKP25S for the wet and dry machining of steel and irons (ISO P and ISO K), as well as with Tiger.tec geometries and cutting tool materials for ISO steel turning.
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3D inspection software solutions company Metrologic has released details of what it claims is a technological breakthrough capable of increasing the productivity of any CNC CMM, irrespective of make, size or model.
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The MarScope from Mahr UK is capable of measuring turned parts up to 1 m long by 120 mm diameter and weighing up to 30 kg. The unit, intended for both laboratory and shopfloor use, features a telecentric precision optical system with a high resolution camera that enables measurements of various characteristics to be made quickly and without contact.
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