Siemens Expands Software Portfolio for Water Industry

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NUREMBERG, Germany, May 14, 2024 – Siemens, a leading technology company, has expanded its software portfolio for the water industry, enabling its customers to optimize their plant operations using artificial intelligence – without the need for technical expertise. These self-service solutions enable users to address the most pressing issues in water and wastewater operations: reducing water loss, preventing pollution from sewers, and ensuring the reliability of treatment assets. The effect of these applications is also a contribution to greater sustainability overall, as the world’s water resources can be better protected.

With the Siemens Water (SIWA) applications designed specifically for the water and wastewater industry, operators can optimize energy efficiency, prevent water losses, reduce water pollution, and improve predictive maintenance measures, among other things.

“Digital technologies have not yet been widely adopted in the water sector so far,” says Anja Eimer, general manager global water business at Siemens. “The existing OT and IT device landscape of is complex, skilled workers are in short supply, and the business benefits of many digital applications have often been unclear. With our new software offerings, we are addressing these conditions and enabling water companies to perform AI-based operational analyses.”

With the Siemens Water (SIWA) applications designed specifically for the water and wastewater industry, operators can optimize energy efficiency, prevent water losses, reduce water pollution, and improve predictive maintenance measures, among other things.

The new offerings include digitalization solutions with pre-integrated hardware and software. This means that AI-based analytics applications have been combined with corresponding sensors from Siemens to make the installment processes as easy as possible and to achieve faster analytics results. To this end, Siemens has launched the new SIWA Leak Finder and SIWA Blockage Predictor apps – available on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace.

AI to combat leaks and pipe blockages

The SIWA Leak Finder app uses data from smart flow meters to reduce water losses from pipe leaks by up to 50 percent. The app’s AI analyzes flow data and identifies leaks as small as 0.2 liters per second. While data from any flow meter can be used for the app, the integration of the Siemens Sitrans FM Mag8000 sensor eliminates the need for specialized knowledge or Siemens services for installation.

Clogged pipes in sewer systems can lead to pollution that also affects households and the environment. Inflow and infiltration (I&I) reduce the effectiveness of the wastewater network and can lead to expensive investments. Siemens’ SIWA Blockage Predictor application applies AI to water level data from sewers collected by sensors such as the Sitrans LR110 radar level transmitter to detect blockages, inflow and infiltration. Based on a single sensor installation, the app can be used in the event of network overflows or in manhole chambers. The application finds nine out of ten blockages and saves users time by automatically generating performance reports for regulators.

Both the SIWA Leak Finder and SIWA Blockage Predictor apps can easily process and analyze operational data from smart sensors via a connection to the cloud – without the need for additional IT expertise. In this way, the sensor data is available in the respective application within two hours. The apps’ AI is automatically trained and implemented with the sensor data from the day of installation. Cybersecurity is also taken into account in the design of the apps. Mendix, Siemens’ low-code platform, can also be used to create interfaces to the respective company’s IT making it possible to connect the data from the SIWA apps to ERP systems. Siemens’ expects these applications to typically pay for themselves in less than 36 months.

Learn more about the integrated Siemens portfolio for the water and wastewater industry https://xcelerator.siemens.com/global/en/industries/water.html.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries (DI) is an innovation leader in automation and digitalization. Closely collaborating with partners and customers, DI drives the digital transformation in the process and discrete industries. With its Digital Enterprise portfolio, DI provides companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions and services to integrate and digitalize the entire value chain. Optimized for the specific needs of each industry, DI’s unique portfolio supports customers to achieve greater productivity and flexibility. DI is constantly adding innovations to its portfolio to integrate cutting-edge future technologies. Siemens Digital Industries has its global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany, and has around 72,000 employees internationally.

About Siemens AG

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to cleaner and more comfortable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, the company creates technology with purpose adding real value for customers. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers its customers to transform their industries and markets, helping them to transform the everyday for billions of people. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a globally leading medical technology provider shaping the future of healthcare.

In fiscal 2023, which ended on September 30, 2023, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €77.8 billion and net income of €8.5 billion. As of September 30, 2023, the company employed around 320,000 people worldwide.

For more information, visit www.siemens.com.

LTIMindtree, IBM to Open Generative AI CoE in India

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MUMBAI, India, May 14, 2024 – LTIMindtree, a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced a collaboration with IBM to establish a global, joint Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in India, a co-innovation center combining the power of the IBM watsonx AI and data platform and the engineering skills of LTIMindtree.

Open innovation drives the growth of enterprise AI technology, helping organizations apply AI-infused solutions to solve business challenges. It is this same open innovation which plays a key role in the LTIMindtree and IBM collaboration.

The LTIMindtree and IBM CoE plans to offer a comprehensive suite of services, combining LTIMindtree’s expertise in data and machine learning model customization and full-stack engineering with IBM watsonx technology including watsonx.ai, watsonx.data, and watsonx.governance, and AI assistants. The center, located in India, will focus on building point solutions to accelerate clients’ generative AI adoption journeys.

Nachiket Deshpande, COO and whole-time director, LTIMindtree, commenting on the collaboration, said, “Open innovation is the cornerstone of progress in the digital era. By joining forces with IBM, LTIMindtree aims to be at the forefront of advancing AI technologies and empowering businesses to achieve unparalleled success with governance.”

Kate Woolley, general manager, IBM Ecosystem said, “IBM Service Partners such as LTIMindtree play an integral role helping enterprises maximize the benefits of generative AI technology through all phases of their AI adoption journey. Our collaboration, distinguished by the Center of Excellence, is an opportunity for our companies to work closely together to help funnel the latest AI research and innovations into technologies solving real-world business challenges.”

This collaboration is expected to offer various benefits to clients, including providing them access to the following:

  • IBM watsonx.governance: LTIMindtree will offer a watsonx.governance integration with the Canvas.ai platform, resulting in a collaborative enterprise-ready toolkit that enables organizations to strategically incorporate AI governance frameworks throughout the entire AI lifecycle. Together, these platforms will provide users with the structure and processes necessary to help them navigate the complexities of the regulatory landscape while also adhering to ethical standards, compliance requirements, and responsible AI practices.
  • IBM watsonx.data: The CoE will also offer an enterprise data modernization and warehouse augmentation service powered by watsonx.data. This service will provide the framework and tools for data warehouse consumers to augment the performance of their existing data warehouse capabilities using the power of IBM watsonx.data and LTIMindtree’s expertise in crafting tailored solutions.
  • IBM watsonx.ai: The CoE is also expected to provide a suite of services dedicated to modernizing full-stack applications across a set of domain specific use cases, including mainframe application modernization use cases. LTIMindtree’s proficiency in full-stack engineering, combined with the powerful IBM watsonx.ai studio, will help enterprises train, validate, tune and deploy AI models while simplifying their modernization efforts.

The Center of Excellence aims to play a pivotal role in expanding the scope of generative AI applications for digital initiatives of clients, utilizing the IBM watsonx platform and AI assistants, machine learning, speech recognition, natural language processing, and conversational AI to augment end user experience.

For more information on LTIMindtree’s offerings with IBM, please visit https://www.ltimindtree.com/enterprise-solutions/ibm/.

About LTIMindtree

LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across industries to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth by harnessing digital technologies. As a digital transformation partner to more than 700 clients, LTIMindtree brings extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes in a converging world. Powered by 82,000+ talented and entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, LTIMindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — combines the industry-acclaimed strengths of erstwhile Larsen and Toubro Infotech and Mindtree in solving the most complex business challenges and delivering transformation at scale.

For more information, please visit www.ltimindtree.com.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. They help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

For more information, please visit www.ibm.com.

Clarks Partners with Centric

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CAMPBELL, CA, May 14, 2024 – Centric Software, the product lifecycle management (PLM) market leader, has announced its partnership with iconic global shoe brand, Clarks. Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to plan, design, develop, source, price and sell products such as apparel, footwear, sporting goods, furniture, home décor, consumer electronics, cosmetics, food & beverage and luxury to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals.

The heritage footwear brand was founded almost 200 years ago in Somerset, England by brothers Cyrus and James Clark, and remains world-renowned and respected for combining innovation, comfort and craftmanship. The company operates retail, wholesale, franchise and online channels in over 100 markets internationally.

Chris Groves, CEO of Centric Software says, “We are thrilled that Clarks has selected Centric PLM to optimize their global operations. We are committed to empowering them every step of the way.”

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin cut-offs. At the time it was ground- breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that’s remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs are shoes that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks. Clarks is a global business operating retail, wholesale, franchise, and online channels in over 100 markets.

For more information, visit www.clarks.com.

About Centric Software

Silicon Valley-based Centric Software provides an innovative product concept-to-customer platform for producers, brands and retailers of all sizes in the food & beverage industry, food service and grocery retail sectors. Centric Software works closely with customers to achieve more efficient project management and safer product development, execute a competitive retail and product strategy, increase agility, speed time to market and get closer to consumers, resulting in maximized revenues and margins.

Centric Software is a subsidiary of Dassault Systèmes, the world leader in 3D design software, 3D digital mock-up and PLM solutions.

For more information, visit www.centricsoftware.com.

ABB Announces IRB 7710, 7720 Robots

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ABB Robotics has expanded modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70kg-620kg, to give customers a new level of flexibility, greater choice and performance in their operations.

IRB 7710 IRB 7720 offer up to 25% reduction in cycle times

ABB’s new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720 robots offer 16 new variants and are ideally suited to support applications across various industries. Operators can choose from a wide range of ABB robots to ensure they have the ideal variant to handle various applications for electric vehicles (EV), hybrid, and traditional car production – spanning from press automation, body-in-white, EV battery construction, and final assembly. These robots are perfect for high payload assembly, such as giga casting, high speed press tending and palletizing, as well as high accuracy contact applications, such as machining and friction stir welding.

IRB 7710 IRB 7720 Press tending- up to 15 spm to produce 900 parts per hour

Powered by OmniCore, the new robots achieve class-leading motion control with path accuracy down to 0.6mm, even with multiple robots running at high speeds of up to 1600mm/s and moving payloads of up to 620kg. Customers can also benefit from an up to 25% reduction in cycle times1 further enhancing productivity and quality. In the automotive industry, the all-new IRB 7710 with the latest OmniCore controller, will boost the production output of robotic press lines from 12 to 15 strokes per minute to produce 900 parts per hour. Furthermore, in the construction sector, the new robots will support the growth in modular construction, capable of constructing steel building frames and surface finishing, with improvements in speed and quality.

IRB 7720 High payload assembly such as EV batteries or heavier parts up to 620kg

The IRB 7710’s energy efficient design in combination with OmniCore’s re-generation technology achieves up to a 30% energy reduction1, while the built-in power pack can relay energy back to the grid.

For more information about ABB Robotics, visit website.

1 IRB 7710 compared with its predecessor IRB 7600 running in the same payload of 500kg on the previous controller IRC5.

ALLPLAN LEARN NOW Learning Platform Launched

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MUNICH, Germany, May 14, 2024 – ALLPLAN, provider of BIM solutions for the AEC industry, announces the international launch of its learning platform ALLPLAN LEARN NOW. It is now available also to customers in France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and in English worldwide. The learning platform offers numerous freely accessible learning opportunities for the entire planning and construction process – from the initial concept and detailed planning through to prefabrication and construction.

ALLPLAN LEARN NOW is ALLPLAN’s new learning platform with numerous freely accessible learning opportunities for the entire planning and construction process. Copyright: ALLPLAN

“The launch of the learning platform is an important milestone in ALLPLAN’s efforts to make daily work with the software easier for users,” says Monika Gronbach, vice president technical services. “With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are creating a new, unique offering for our Allplan software that covers the entire design-to-build process and allows us to exploit the full potential of our software.”

Depending on the contract, most of the learning materials developed by experienced AEC experts are available free of charge. Users can choose from a wide range of learning materials, including up-to-date expert articles, explanatory videos, interactive exercises, tips & tricks for using individual functions and features as well as training courses to expand their knowledge and skills relating to the BIM software. They have full control over their individual learning experience and can decide for themselves when and how they want to access the learning materials.

“With ALLPLAN LEARN NOW, we are setting a new standard for learning in the construction industry and providing our customers with an invaluable resource to improve their skills and workflows,” adds Monika Gronbach. The learning platform has been developed to shorten the learning curve for users while ensuring effective knowledge transfer. With regular updates and new content, ALLPLAN LEARN NOW is constantly evolving to meet the demands of the modern construction industry.

About ALLPLAN

As part of the Nemetschek Group, ALLPLAN is a global provider of BIM design software for the AEC industry. They address the entire “Design to Build” process from first concept to final detailed design for prefabrication and construction. ALLPLAN’s competence centers include: Allplan Infrastructure, their dedicated team for developing and supporting bridge and infrastructure requirements, and Allplan Precast, their specialist team for developing and supporting precast design and manufacture requirements.

For more information, visit website.

Festo Introduces New Generation of Electric Actuators

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for Linear Applications

ISLANDIA, NY, May 13, 2024 – Festo introduces its newest generation of Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB, tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS, ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design.

The reduced profile ELGD is 30% lighter than larger units with similar rigidity and guide load capacity.

Festo’s start-to-finish management of every aspect of the ELGD series design, testing, and manufacture ensures world-class quality, a robust and reliable supply chain for assured availability, and industry leading price/performance. ELGD axes deliver exceptional load bearing capacity and torsional rigidity, long service life, and increased reliability in multiple industrial handling situations, from dirty to cleanroom environments.

Suited to most electromechanical handling tasks, the ELGD series brings specific benefits to applications, such as:

  • Cantilever systems and pick-and-place solutions for small parts handling, where short cycle times, high precision, and repeatability are key
  • Handling systems for top loaders, which benefit from the ELGD’s attractive price/performance ratio, high travel speed, and long stroke lengths
  • Automation of 3D printing, additive manufacturing, dosing, gluing, and picking and placing are enhanced with the ELGD’s dynamic, virtually vibration-free movement.

Smaller, more powerful axis

Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in a compact footprint. Machine builders can pack even more powerful tooth belt or ball screw axes in smaller footprint systems to achieve excellent feed forces and acceleration profiles. The integrated bearing design also enabled Festo to develop the lower profile ELGD-WD (wide actuator) for reduced force applications. This low-profile ELGD is 30% lighter than larger units while its rigidity and guide load capacity are similar.

With the Festo Electric Motion Sizing online productivity tool, design engineers input application parameters and the tool finds the right combination of CMMT multi-protocol servo drive, Festo servo or stepper motor, and accessories for the axis with all components perfectly sized and interoperable.

In 2025, the ELGD axis series will be integrated into the Festo Handling Guide Online (HGO) tool for multi-axis handling system sizing and selection. HGO enables users to design a complete cartesian solution in under 20 minutes, including CAD models and documentation. The Handling System arrives as a kit and is fast and easy to assemble with Festo mounting brackets. ELGD axes are also compatible with third-party motors. Festo offers a range of mounting hardware to make third-party motor mounting a snap.

The ELGD-BS ball screw drive offers configurable stroke lengths up to 8.2 ft. The ELGD-TB toothed belt drive provides stroke lengths of up to 27.9 ft. The ELGD series gives a choice of carriage options, including a long carriage and additional passive carriage. The long carriage integrates a second pair of split ball bearing cartridges, which provides even greater permissible torques to the carriage for the most dynamic applications. The passive second carriage allows the loads on the guidance to be distributed even further, essentially doubling the maximum permissible torques, load capacity, and service life for the mechanics in the application.

The ELGD features a stainless-steel cover strip, which minimizes particle emissions in cleanroom applications and reduces ingress of particles in dirty environments. Festo enhanced particle emissions capability by including a pneumatic connection to provide sealing air (0.1 – 0.2 Bar) or a vacuum to the internal structure of the mechanics. Another innovation is the magnetic deflection of the cover strip, which eliminates mechanical wear and further reduces the likelihood of particle emissions.

For more information on the advantages of working within the Festo ecosystem of less engineering overhead, fast time to market, seamless connectivity, and high-quality components, visit www.festo.com.

Tata Elxsi Partners with Arm

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BENGALURU, India, May 13, 2024 – Tata Elxsi, a global leader in technology and design services has collaborated with Arm, the global semiconductor design and software platform company, to offer advanced solutions on the latest Arm processors, which will help Automotive OEMs and Tier-1s fast track their transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Automotive architectures are evolving from a distributed and domain-based paradigm to SDV, which includes the use of high-performance computing (HPC). This evolution requires a strategic shift in software development, validation, and deployment philosophies. Tata Elxsi brings its extensive portfolio of SDV solutions through Tata Elxsi AVENIR, a SOAFEE-based software suite that enables the development, integration, building, testing, and deployment of applications entirely on the cloud with ease for OEMs and suppliers. Through this technology collaboration, Tata Elxsi will make this software suite available on the latest Arm Automotive Enhanced (AE) technology that will power the high-performance requirements of next-generation vehicles.

Tata Elxsi AVENIR includes a cloud-native development and validation environment, that enables seamless collaboration to develop and validate SDV functionalities, a Connected Digital Twin Framework, which enables easier adoption and management of digital twins and a pre-integrated subscription management software. This allows end users to subscribe to automotive features on demand.

“The automotive industry is being transformed by a massive increase in software and AI that demands more computing within the efficiency and safety constraints of the vehicle,” said Suraj Gajendra, vice president of products and solutions, Automotive Line of Business, Arm. “By bringing together its SDV solutions with Arm’s latest AE technology, Tata Elxsi is leveraging Arm’s efficient performance and safety leadership to accelerate software development cycles for next-generation vehicles.”

“Intelligent vehicles of the future will be powered by SDV, Data and AI, and it is critical that technology companies collaborate to overcome the growing complexities. We are committed to working with Arm to make Tata Elxsi AVENIR available on the latest generation of Arm cores, which will power future HPCs for SDV while fostering innovation and unlocking the benefits of scale,” said Shaju S, vice president & head, Transportation Business.

Tata Elxsi AVENIR integrated on Arm processors will provide automakers with a proven and ready-to-integrate SDV framework and modular software components that work seamlessly across Arm-based high-performance computing architectures and chips. This integration accelerates the “shift-left” in SDV development and validation processes, helping drastically cut down time-to-market and development risks.

About Tata Elxsi

Tata Elxsi is among the world’s leading design and technology services providers across industries, including automotive, broadcast, communications, healthcare, and transportation.

Tata Elxsi’s cloud-agnostic SDV development and validation solution, Tata Elxsi AVENIR, offers a scalable software service framework, which supports cloud-native development and vehicle edge platform deployment for vehicles. With Tata Elxsi AVENIR, applications can be seamlessly deployed as services through a sophisticated, service-oriented middleware layer, ensuring a streamlined and efficient deployment process. Through Tata Elxsi AVENIR, they are helping global OEMs realize their vision of Software-Defined Vehicles.

For more information, visit www.tataelxsi.com.

DGSHAPE Americas Announces 3DX Dental 3D Printer Bundle

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Powered by Roland DGA

IRVINE, CA, May 13, 2024 – Roland DGA’s DGSHAPE Americas dental business group has announced the addition of the 3DX Dental 3D printer Bundle, Powered by Roland DGA to its line of dental products and accessories. This bundle offers a reliable, full-service 3D printing solution at one affordable price, along with Roland DGA’s world-renowned customer service and support. Equipped with the 3DX bundle, dental businesses can produce a wide variety of products in-house quickly, easily, and cost-effectively, including dental models, dentures, provisional crowns and bridges, occlusal guards, surgical guides, custom clear retainers, and removable die fits.

The 3DX Dental 3D Printer Bundle, powered by Roland DGA includes the 3DXPRINT 3D printer (shown above), a 3DXWASH cleaning system, a 3DXCURE curing system, 3DXMODEL resin, and user-friendly software.

The 3DX bundle was created exclusively to complement DGSHAPE DWX wet and dry dental milling solutions. Its 3DXPRINT 3D printer incorporates state-of-the-art 4K LCD 3D print technology that provides fast, precise, and uniform production of 3D-printed dental applications, while the small footprint and high-quality output make it the ideal printing solution for dental laboratories and clinical offices of all sizes.

Within its compact housing, the 3DXPRINT features a large 190 x 120 x 180 mm build plate that offers a generous 40-square-inch surface, allowing users to print up to eight full-arches at one time – all with outstanding consistency and precision. Its print speed ranges from 10~50 mm per hour, depending on material layer thickness. In addition, its open-architecture platform is validated for use with resins from over 20 resin manufactures and more than 150 resins.

The 3DXPRINT’s durable, state-of-the-art design was developed through a 5-million-layer test process in real-time dental conditions to ensure the highest level of performance and reliability. Incorporating industrial-grade optical components further ensures an optimal product life cycle. It also features an automated cooling system (ACS) for ideal temperature maintenance.

“We are excited to offer this fast, precise, and affordable 3D printing solution to our customers,” said Roland DGA dental marketing manager Lisa Aguirre. “The 3DX bundle is a complete, advanced, easy-to-use 3D printing solution that perfectly complements our high-performance DWX milling machines. By integrating its capabilities into their workflows, businesses can optimize their production and offer same-day applications with outstanding uniformity and accuracy.”

The 3DX bundle comes complete with the 3DXPRINT 4K LCD 3D printer, 3DXWASH cleaning system, 3DXCURE curing system, and 3DXMODEL resin. In addition, it includes easy-to-use 3DXWORKS CAD design and slicing software, with no maintenance, update, or annual fees. 3DXPRINT is backed by Roland DGA’s unsurpassed one-year trouble-free warranty and support.

To learn more about the new 3DX bundle, visit http://www.rolanddga.com/3DXPRINT. For more information on the complete line of DGSHAPE dental milling solutions, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/dental.

About Roland DGA Corp. and DGSHAPE Americas

Roland DGA Corp. serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution and service arm for Roland DG Corporation and its subsidiary, DGSHAPE. Founded in 1981 and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers, engravers, photo impact printers and CNC milling machines. DGSHAPE Americas is the Roland DGA dental business group dedicated to the DGSHAPE line of products, most notable as a market leader in dental milling machines.

To learn more about Roland DGA Corp. and DGSHAPE Americas, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/dental.

About Roland DG Corp.

With the purpose of “To Empower Creativity and Excitement Worldwide,” Roland DG Corp. strives to bring new opportunities to society through digital solutions that make it easy for anyone to create things. The company’s inkjet printers and printer/cutters are widely used in a variety of visual communication fields, including signage and interior decoration. In the digital fabrication field, our inkjet printers, cutting machines, and 3D digital fabrication tools enable the personalization and customization of items tailored to individual customer needs. By adopting a high-mix, low-volume, on-demand approach, Roland DG aims to create new applications. Recently, Roland DG has further expanded the digital transformation frontier. The company provides a cloud-based service to enhance customers’ printing operations and profitability and a cloud-based production improvement solution offering the expertise of its proprietary production support system for small and medium-sized manufacturers.

To learn more about DGSHAPE Corp., visit www.dgshape.com.

Akribis Announces RDM-A Series Rod Motors

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Akribis Systems has announced a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion.

RDM-A Series rod motors are compact in size and feature a tubular design to distribute magnetic flux evenly along the circumference of the stator. With this approach, they achieve continuous forces from 2.1 to 137.8N and peak forces from 6.2 to 413.4N. An air gap between the coil and magnet track enables non-contact axial linear movement and steady force production over the length of the stroke, and ironless construction ensures cog-free motion. The result: high motor forces, smooth motion, efficiency and precision.

A multi-mover option allows single motor control over multiple movers on one track to simplify complex, multi-axis applications.

About Akribis Systems

Akribis Systems is a global designer and manufacturer of direct drive motors, stages, positioning systems and precision components for a wide range of industries. Akribis continually innovates and develops cutting-edge products that keep manufacturing, testing and inspection systems productive and reliable.

For more information, visit www.akribis-sys.com.

Emerson Announces AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic Valves

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Emerson announced the new AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves. With a control deviation of less than 0.5%, the new valves are designed to deliver highly accurate, electronic proportional pressure control and provide the flexibility needed to support sophisticated pneumatic control engineering applications. Data acquisition software (DaS) software included with Series 625 Sentronic valves also make it possible to quickly startup, monitor and control valves directly on a PC.

Emerson AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic valves and software provide flexible, precise control for high-precision manufacturing, ensuring efficient operations directly from your PC.

Four valve sizes from 1 millimeter up to 20 mm support a comprehensive range of flow rates, from 55 liters per minute to 4,700 l/min. Pressure capabilities range from vacuum levels up to 50 bar, which can reduce the overall number of valves required for a machine design. Housing material is available in brass, aluminum or stainless steel and sealing material in nitrile (NBR) or fluoroelastomer (FKM) options. There are also three sets of connectors, M12 5-pin, M12 8-pin and M16 7-pin.

As development and manufacturing phases continue to get shorter, fast startup procedures and reliable, controllable manufacturing processes are more important than ever. Using the DaS software, operators can diagnose, control, repair or individually configure valves. They can also perform cascade controls when applications require exceptional precision and other complex control loops. The expanded range of diagnostic and monitoring functions include input pressure, commanded pressure, internal temperature and ethernet communication.

To learn more about AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves, please visit www.emerson.com/en-us/catalog/automation/industrial-factory-automation/proportional-pressure-c ontrol-valves/aventics-625-en-gb.

About Emerson

Emerson, headquartered in St. Louis, MO (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Their Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Their Commercial and Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure.

For more information, visit www.emerson.com.