Manufacturing

USask-developed bio-glitter ‘green’ alternative to persistent plastics SASKATOON – In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors. Now, a University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team has developed an innovative glitter product that is biodegradable and uses light-reflecting shapes to create sparkles unlike any other – with the potential to mitigate plastic pollution around the world. A product that is used in everything from party favours...

  Seco Hydraulic Chucks and Reduction Sleeves Take the Hassle Out of Tool Holding Manufacturers must overcome specific machining challenges cost effectively. With this goal in mind, Seco offers its comprehensive range of Hydraulic Chucks and accompanying Reduction Sleeves in three versions, each able to accommodate several tool shank size variations for reduced tooling inventory. With 360° tool-shank holding strength and precise centering, the Hydraulic Chucks and Expansion Sleeves ensure reliability, along with exceptional machining performance and maximized tool life.  Easy to use and versatile For simple, easy-to-use, versatile tool holding, the three versions of Seco Hydraulic Chucks include the HC...

  New R&S NRP90S(N) power sensors for RF power measurements up to a ground-breaking 90 GHz Rohde & Schwarz, the only supplier of fast diode sensors for power measurements up to 67 GHz, is increasing the maximum measurable frequency of diode power sensors to 90 GHz; higher than any other diode sensor currently available. The diode technology enables extremely fast and accurate power measurements with the highest sensitivity from a compact and light-weight portable instrument. High speed power measurements are now possible for all frequencies above 67 GHz in 5G, automotive radar and satellite communications applications including the entire E band. ...

  Ewon Cosy+ Wireless – the new standard for wireless remote access to industrial machines With the new Cosy+ Wireless, HMS Networks finalizes the release of the new generation of Ewon® industrial remote access gateways, bringing IIoT connectivity and cybersecurity to the next level.  Featuring built-in hardware security, the Cosy+ range allows users to access PLC-based machines securely from anywhere, and do commissioning, troubleshooting and programming online. With the new Cosy+ Wireless version, users can connect to their machines via Ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular link depending on the industrial situation, enabling effective and sustainable support of machines by using secure remote...

  SIC Marking Group pursues its international development with the acquisition of SIVART in Spain SIC Marking Group is pleased to announce that SIVART SL became SIC Marking SL as of October 1st 2022.  Sivart SL has been founded 20 years ago in Barcelona, Spain, starting as a specialist of traceability and vision software solutions. Throughout the years, Sivart enlarged its offer and has become a priviledged partner of SIC Marking Group, distributing its marking and traceability products in Spain. SIC Marking Group Managing Director Jean-Manuel PAUCHET commented “SIC Marking Group had the willigness to extend its global footprint in Spain...