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Ethernet robot cable enables fast and reliable communication
A family of Ethernet/CAT5 chainflex cables, the CFROBOT8.PLUS, have been introduced by igus and designed specifically for 6-axis robots. Suitable for torsion angles up to ±360°, the cables have been tested in-house for several years and remain running fault-free for more than 15 million cycles.
Graphene project completes zero-gravity experiments
On May 2019, the Graphene Flagship embarked on a campaign of zero-gravity parabolic flights to test novel thermal management graphene devices for space applications. The unique properties of graphene can significantly improve their performance.
Manufacturing technology centre team wins home automation challenge
Team Prodigies from the Manufacturing Technology Centre won this year’s Home Automation Challenge with their automated irrigation system, impressing the judges with their creativity and technical skills in designing and manufacturing their product.The competition, run by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, challenges apprentices to use their ingenuity to make or improve a device to make life at home or gardening easier.
Homeless World Cup Players invited to improve work opportunities
Last week, ams, welcomed the members of both the Austrian national squads participating in this year’s Homeless World Cup tournament in Cardiff to its headquarters. As part of its sponsorship of the teams, via Caritas Styria, the visit to ams headquarters included a factory tour and a program of personal development and fun activities designed to help improve the future life and work opportunities of the players.
Next generation crystal oscillators for LEO applications
Supplier of crystal oscillators for space, military, avionics and high-temperature applications, Q-Tech Corporation, has introduced the QT780 Series of space qualified crystal oscillators, designed for use as primary clocks in low earth orbit, small communications and broadcasting satellites.
Chainflex CAT5e and CAT6 cables with cleanroom approval
igus has introduced chainflex CAT5e (CFBUS.LB.045) and CAT6 (CFBUS.LB.049) cables with Fraunhofer IPA approval for cleanroom class 1. In tests, with a bending radius of 6.6 x d, the Ethernet cables completed over 24 million double-strokes without failure.
Graphene goes to space
Graphene Flagship partners, Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of Pisa and the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC), launched a rocket into space from Kiruna, Sweden on June 24th.
WES announces UK’s Top 50 Women in Engineering 2019
In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day 2019, the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has announced the winners of the Top 50 Women in Engineering: Current and Former Apprentices (WE50). Now in its fourth year, the WE50 continues to showcase the extensive female talent across the sector, this year focusing on women currently serving as apprentices or those who have previously undertaken an apprenticeship.
Space as the final frontier? Simulate for safety!
Mythology tells the tale ofIcarusburning his wings while flying too close to the sun.In the 16thcentury, Leonardo da Vinci sketched aflight machine, and flight became a reality in the 20thcentury.We have always looked up into the sky for new frontiers. The US government alone plans to invest $20bn by 2027 for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites, infrastructure like the ISS, planet exploration and other deep-space missions. Guest blog written byMich...
Festival-goers to experience cashless tech with RFID wristband
The global cashless payment solution, Tappit has announced a partnership with the grass-roots music festival,Leopallooza. The partnership will see Tappit’s cashless solutions rolled out to the festival’s 5,000 attendees and signifies the continued growth and success of Tappit’s UK base.Now in its 13thyear, Leopallooza will offer festival-goers a cashless experience with spending tied to their personal RFID wristband.