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Delta Launches 2 new Area Sensors

Logistics Business Magazine

The powerful AS-E and AS-T models each sense a bigger part between the sensor lines, allowing them to detect and register products, ingredients and components. An example could be to identify an item falling from a conveyor belt or moved to an incorrect destination while being transported.

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BMW produces its millionth 3D-printed part

Automotive Logistics

A spokesperson for the OEM, which has 3D printers operating across its production network, said 3D printed parts represented a first step towards local part production and pointed toward the production of components in Spartanburg (US), Shenyang (China) and Rayong (Thailand) as examples. .

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Porsche turns to 3D printing

Automotive Logistics

As the quality of so-called additive manufacturing processes continues to improve and as the costs involved generally decrease, 3D printing is becoming an economic alternative for production of small quantities, said Porsche, citing the example of the release lever for the Porsche 959 clutch.

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Take 5 – What Does the Connected Manufacturing Environment Look Like?

Now, That's Logistics

encompasses end-to-end digitization and data integration of the value chain, PwC reports, “offering digital products and services, operating connected physical and virtual assets, transforming and integrating all operations and internal activities, building partnerships, and optimizing customer-facing activities.” . Distinct from Industry 3.0,

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Forklift Forks: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Forklift forks are made from high-strength alloy steel and are heat-treated to improve their toughness (ability to absorb energy) and hardness (ability to resist indentation). For example, 1 ½" x 4" x 42" forks are a common forklift fork size. For example, you can't use forks for a 3,000 lb. Thickness (T). What is a fork shank?

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

Companies that specialize in 3D printing, such as Shapeways , accept files from individuals or small businesses and ship the finished product without the need to buy a printer at all. Luckily, there are generous and talented people who spend their time creating files available for download (for example, with programs like Rhinoceros ).

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Q&A: Florian Huettl

Automotive Logistics

In fact, my job consists of forecasting the sales potential of our products worldwide, in all markets and all time horizons. We then run a monthly cycle in which, based on forecasts, risks and opportunities, corridor of uncertainty and so on, my colleagues from supply chain will look for the best possible production scenario.