July, 2021
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MORRISVILLE, NC — SCHUNK has launched a bionically inspired gripper, ADHESO, which uses intermolecularly act- ing Van der Waals forces for handling compo- nents. Made of special polymers, the patent- ed surface architecture is optimized by numerical simulation, creating a structure of extremely finely structured legs that adhere to different materials and objects. The gripper is suitable for such applica-
tions as glass fibers, the smallest SMD com- ponents or micromechanical parts, sensitive battery components, plastic films, paper, and glass. Gripping of automotive or mechanical engineering components up to 33 lb (15 kg) in weight or greater. Automated separation of breathable components is also possible. With the ADHESO gripper,
solutions can be tailored to each customer’s individual needs. In the gripping process, the face of the gripper is gently pressed onto the workpiece, increasing the contact surface and locking the grip into place. This effect can be reversed by applying a slight pres- sure/rotary movement so that the gripper can be loosened from the object without leaving a residue or
Cinch Adds to High
Frequency Adapter Family
WASECA, MN — Cinch Connec - tivity Solutions now offers 0.07 to 0.1 in. (1.85 to 2.92 mm) between- series adapters. They are con- tained in rugged stainless-steel bodies to provide repeatable high- frequency performance for engi- neers involved in product design, test and manufacturing. These particular adapters
are popular with test and R&D labs, supporting frequencies up to 46.5 GHz. Johnson offers vari-
any marking. The alternative uses a wiper to ensure that the object is gently put down. The respective adhesive forces and removal of ADHESO depend on the type of material,
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roughness or flatness, and miniaturization, and can be customized to the different require- ments of the relevant environment. The adhesive structures can be adapted
to the required size and the loading condition (horizontal/vertical) of the application, and can be designed to be transparent, translu- cent or opaque. This high degree of individu- alization ensures that components as small as a few hundred microns can be handled as
reliably as much larger items. Contact: SCHUNK Electronic Solutions,
211 Kitty Hawk Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 % 919-572-2705
ADHESO gripping system.
E-mail:
tom.herndon@us.schunk.com Web:
www.schunk.com
New XT H 225 ST 2x
Industrial X-ray and CT
A unique combination of five innovative features that delivers improved usability and twice the productivity.
Johnson high-frequency adapters.
ous high-frequency adapters (same-series and between-series) that cover all configurations. These adapter series are the broadest in the industry, sup- porting 5G and IoT applications operating at millimeter wave fre- quencies. They are suitable for microwave subsystems, base sta- tions, mobile radios, test and
measurement labs. Contact: Cinch Connectivity Solutions, 299 Johnson Avenue
SW, Waseca, MN 56093 % 507-833-8822 E-mail:
katie.owens@us.cinch.com Web:
www.belfuse.com
Find out more
A unique combination of five innovative features has been incorporated into Nikon Metrology’s new 225 kV microfocus X-ray CT (computed tomography) system, the XT H 225 ST 2x. As its suffix implies, it offers twice the data acquisition speed and doubles the filament lifetime, considerably extending the system uptime.
Doubling inspection productivity raises the system’s suitability for quality control (QC) applications on the shop floor, whether in vehicle component manufacture or any serial production environment. It heralds a major increase in factory efficiency by meeting the changing requirements of today’s manufacturing sector, whereby QC is starting to drive the operation and optimization of production lines, an ethos known as Quality 4.0.
Nikon Metrology
nikonmetrology.com | +1 810 220 4360 |
Sales.NM-US@nikon.com
X-RAY AND CT INSPECTION
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