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A miniature autofocussing stage which can operate under flight conditions for shock and vibration with extreme temperature variation and intense orientation changes has been developed by the piezo-ceramic motor and systems manufacturer Nanomotion. Represented in the UK by Heason Technology, Nanomotion’s direct-drive piezo-ceramic motor technology is characterised by extreme accuracy and precise movement with high resolution and low settling...

From strange to familiar; from unquantifiable to impressive, EMA (Electronics Manufacturing Automation) technology, centered on 'intelligent manufacturing', is increasingly promoting renovation and transformation of domestic industrial manufacturing. It is set to lead transformation trends throughout the electronics manufacturing industry for the foreseeable future.

2015 proves to be a very dynamic year for the European semiconductor distribution industry. After a strong double-digit start in Q1, the second quarter continued the upward trend. According to DMASS, semiconductor distribution sales in Q2 2015 grew by 16% to €1.86bn, another record quarter in the history of DMASS.

The ARS3 PRO triaxial angular rate sensor, which allows users to measure the durability of a lever or capture drive shaft speed in a manufacturing machine without the need for a slip-ring, has been introduced by DTS.

Atomic force microscopy (AFM) permits surface measurements with highest resolution, even down to atomic levels. It enters dimensions that light microscopes can no longer resolve. This is a noncontact procedure. Forces measured between a very fine measuring tip and the object surface give information about the topography, chemical surface condition, defects, etc. This method is used both in research and in production. Typical areas of application ...

Specialised Imaging reports on how the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology eV is using an optimised version of its SIM Framing Camera to make ultra fast UV measurements of the mechanism of plasma being used to modify the electrical properties of polymer films.

Altair announced a business collaboration with Microsoft to build and offer high-performance computing (HPC) solutions on the Azure cloud computing platform. This follows Microsoft’s decision to name Altair’s PBS Works suite as its preferred workload management solution for Azure manufacturing clients.

Magnetic direct drives have advantages over classical motorised, spindle-based solutions, particularly in terms of wear and dynamics. Since direct drives largely dispense with mechanical components in the drivetrain, there is less friction/play, and therefore more precision. In addition, their features include relatively large travel ranges, high velocities, longer lifetimes,lower costs and increased energy efficiency.

European semiconductor sales reached $2.873bn in May 2015, reported the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA) on the basis of the latest WSTS data.

Amid rapid industry investment in developing smarter artificial intelligence, a new branch of research has begun which aims to ensure that society can reap the benefits of AI while avoiding potential pitfalls. The Boston-based Future of Life Institute (FLI) has announced the selection of 37 research teams around the world to which it plans to award about $7m from Elon Musk and the Open Philanthropy Project as part of a first-of-its-kind grant pro...