Technology Demos
Audi's future e-tron models will cover long distances powered by practically silent electric motors. To ensure that pedestrians in urban settings will hear them, the brand has developed a synthetic solution: Audi e-sound. All Audi models produce sound signatures which are not only well-rounded and harmonious, but also broadcast performance, premium quality and respectability. "Good sound design is a complex endeavor," explains Dr. Ralf Kunkel, Head of Acoustics at Audi. "We have gathered a lot of expertise over the years. We have also learned how to amplify pleasant frequencies and to suppress unpleasant noises."
Markham, ON-based Quanser Inc. demonstrates the QBall-X4, a UAV experiment platform for research in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control and design. The quadrotor helicopter was developed using Maplesim simulation software from Maplesoft of Waterloo, ON.
GeoSight president John Lupton demonstrates his MINEi cavity monitoring system. The system provides 3D data to calculate the volume of underground voids and is controlled on the system’s tablet computer that can adjust for scanning resolution, dusty conditions and types of terrain.
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Harting has launched its RJ Industrial 10G Ethernet connector. Rated IP20 for the office IT environment, the lockable, 8-wire RJ45 requires no tools or expertise to assemble. An angled version is also available.
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With Creo 2.0, PTC has introduced a new role-specific app supporting modular product design that extends how organizations can approach concept design, and is said to deliver significant productivity enhancements to its existing Creo apps. Raphael Nascimento, PTC product management manager, explains.
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The live video signal from a Pepperl+Fuchs LS680 Ethernet optical data coupler on an automated storage and retrieval system can be used to correctly position the pallet within minutes from a remote location like a control room.
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Demonstration of SpaceClaim Engineer 2012, a multi-purpose 3D CAD tool that performs direct modeling operations on parts and assemblies.
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At Hannover Messe 2012, Andre Brauers, Turck Industrial Automation product manager for linear position sensors, encoders and inclinometers, describes the latest in rotary position sensing technology.
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Bernd Hanstein, VP Product Management System Solutions, Rittal GmbH & Co., provides a tour of the Rittal booth at Hannover Messe 2012. Hanstein points out "tool-less" modular enclosure systems for IT applications, a seamless hanger system for HMI computers/monitors of different weights and Rittal's commitment to energy conservation in its cooling system offerings.
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Mechatronic solutions consultant Sean-Patrick Mulherrin of EPLAN Software & Services North America demonstrates the new EPLAN Engineering Center One (EEC) design and assembly software functionality at Hannover Messe 2012. The EEC generates all of the documentation at the click of a button: schematics and fluid plans, mechanical designs, and complete PLC programs.
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This video was submitted by a DPN reader at Industrial Shape & Form Ltd. in Anmore, BC, to illustrate how a marine propeller pattern is made using traditional woodworking methods. IS&F also manufactures many types of molds from foundry patterns, thermoforming tools and rotational molds, as well as makes prototypes and other low volume products. CAUTION: Wood chips and noisy saws, so wear eye and ear protection!
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Joe Ottenhof, regional manager, Beckhoff Automation Canada Ltd., summarizes the technology offering on display at Hannover Messe 2012. Underpinning the company's technology is EtherCAT, a fieldbus communications standard that offer 12.5 microsecond performance.
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Paul Bastel, sales operations and communications manager at Phoenix Contact Canada, spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at the Hannover Messe 2012 trade fair last week. Bastel described the wind turbine lightning monitoring system that won Phoenix Contact the prestigious Hermes Award, signifying the "Best In Show" technology this year.
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Philip Harting, senior vice president of Harting Inc., spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at last week's Hannover Messe 2012. Harting spoke about the importance of the annual trade fair, the emergence of his company on the global stage, the need for corporate governance on carbon dioxide emissions and on Harting energy management technologies.
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Dr. Eberhard Veit, chairman of the Festo AG management board, spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at Hannover Messe 2012 last week. Dr. Veit commented on a range of issues, from how similar engineers in Europe and Canada tackle design issues to how his company is addressing the problem of energy savings for its customers.
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Techs from industry specializing in food processing, automotive parts production and aerospace engine assemblies gathered recently at Omron Canada Inc. headquarters in Toronto to participate in PLC program training. Instructor Matt Labadie spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards about what the training can offer to novice and experienced PLC programmers. Omron offers Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses throughout the year at its hands-on training centre.
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Altium business development manager Lawrence Romine spoke with Design Product News at SolidWorks World 2012 in San Diego, CA. Romine outlined how Altium product design software bridges the ECAD-MCAD gap, in conjunction with MECODES mechatronic collaboration design software and the SolidWorks solid modeling platform.
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GeoSight president John Lupton demonstrates his MINEi cavity monitoring system. The system provides 3D data to calculate the volume of underground voids and is controlled on the system’s tablet computer that can adjust for scanning resolution, dusty conditions and types of terrain.
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Steve Loyal, Business Development Manager, Device Connectivity Solutions, at HARTING North America, explains new connector offerings field-installable 10G Industrial Ethernet RJ45 and han-speed M12.
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Brian Mori, the new president & CEO of Siemens PLM Software, Canada, understands how technology can help the country's manufacturing sector compete on the global stage. DPN Editorial Director Mike Edwards sat down with him at the company's headquarters in Mississauga, ON, earlier this month in this exclusive interview.
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Dubbed the NJ-Series, and supported by Sysmac Studio machine automation software, Omron's Machine Automation Controller was created to integrate multiple specialized controllers - motion, logic, sequence, vision, operator safety and RFID tracking - with exacting system synchronization to deliver high performance throughput on a single controller. Omron Industrial Automation motion & drives engineer Atef Massoud explains the integrated system.
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After a journey of about nine months, Curiosity will land on Mars where it will conduct its science with 10 onboard instruments, including the Canadian APXS spectrometer. Source: NASA
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Harting has done some serious rethinking of connection technology, with the result being the iF 2011 International Forum design award-winning Han-Yellock, a special Han connector that turns everything upside down. Click here for a detailed description of the Harting Han-Yellock in PDF format.
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Brian Mori, the new president & CEO of Siemens PLM Software, Canada, understands how technology can help the country's manufacturing sector compete on the global stage. DPN Editorial Director Mike Edwards sat down with him at the company's headquarters in Mississauga, ON, earlier this month in this exclusive interview.
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GeoSight president John Lupton demonstrates his MINEi cavity monitoring system. The system provides 3D data to calculate the volume of underground voids and is controlled on the system’s tablet computer that can adjust for scanning resolution, dusty conditions and types of terrain.
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Science World British Columbia recently received a boost with the creation of a North American first: the Engineering Lab by the James Dyson Foundation. Founder James Dyson talks about the importance of attracting young people to technology and technical career opportunities.
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Simrit has developed the Friction Piston Seal T-ring (TR) 200. With the low friction piston seal TR 200, Simrit presents an innovative sealing geometry for the smooth operation of pneumatic cylinders with significantly increased efficiency. Reducing friction by up to 50% compared to conventional systems, the low friction piston seal TR 200 shows minimal wear after 15 million cycles. The dynamic sealing function of the low friction piston seal TR 200 is achieved by a sealing area with a large radius.
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Markham, ON-based Quanser Inc. demonstrates the QBall-X4, a UAV experiment platform for research in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) control and design. The quadrotor helicopter was developed using Maplesim simulation software from Maplesoft of Waterloo, ON.
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Steve Loyal, Business Development Manager, Device Connectivity Solutions, at HARTING North America, explains new connector offerings field-installable 10G Industrial Ethernet RJ45 and han-speed M12.
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Altium business development manager Lawrence Romine spoke with Design Product News at SolidWorks World 2012 in San Diego, CA. Romine outlined how Altium product design software bridges the ECAD-MCAD gap, in conjunction with MECODES mechatronic collaboration design software and the SolidWorks solid modeling platform.
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Dubbed the NJ-Series, and supported by Sysmac Studio machine automation software, Omron's Machine Automation Controller was created to integrate multiple specialized controllers - motion, logic, sequence, vision, operator safety and RFID tracking - with exacting system synchronization to deliver high performance throughput on a single controller. Omron Industrial Automation motion & drives engineer Atef Massoud explains the integrated system.
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The Sustainability module inside SolidWorks 3D CAD software is just one part of the end-to-end strategy from Dassault Systèmes, according to Asheen Phansey, product manager, Sustainability. He sat down with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at SolidWorks World 2012 in San Diego and related how designers can create more sustainable products before they are sent to manufacturing. Besides SolidWorks Sustainability, Dassault tools such as Delmia and Materials Compliance Central in Enovia make it easier for designers to adopt a sustainable product creation philosophy.
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Audi's future e-tron models will cover long distances powered by practically silent electric motors. To ensure that pedestrians in urban settings will hear them, the brand has developed a synthetic solution: Audi e-sound. All Audi models produce sound signatures which are not only well-rounded and harmonious, but also broadcast performance, premium quality and respectability. "Good sound design is a complex endeavor," explains Dr. Ralf Kunkel, Head of Acoustics at Audi. "We have gathered a lot of expertise over the years. We have also learned how to amplify pleasant frequencies and to suppress unpleasant noises."
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Philip Harting, senior vice president of Harting Inc., spoke with DPN editorial director Mike Edwards at last week's Hannover Messe 2012. Harting spoke about the importance of the annual trade fair, the emergence of his company on the global stage, the need for corporate governance on carbon dioxide emissions and on Harting energy management technologies.
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Harting has launched its RJ Industrial 10G Ethernet connector. Rated IP20 for the office IT environment, the lockable, 8-wire RJ45 requires no tools or expertise to assemble. An angled version is also available.
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See Video...
With Creo 2.0, PTC has introduced a new role-specific app supporting modular product design that extends how organizations can approach concept design, and is said to deliver significant productivity enhancements to its existing Creo apps. Raphael Nascimento, PTC product management manager, explains.
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See Video...
The live video signal from a Pepperl+Fuchs LS680 Ethernet optical data coupler on an automated storage and retrieval system can be used to correctly position the pallet within minutes from a remote location like a control room.
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See Video...
Demonstration of SpaceClaim Engineer 2012, a multi-purpose 3D CAD tool that performs direct modeling operations on parts and assemblies.
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See Video...
At Hannover Messe 2012, Andre Brauers, Turck Industrial Automation product manager for linear position sensors, encoders and inclinometers, describes the latest in rotary position sensing technology.
