The race to a digital future

whitePaper | August 1, 2020

The latest generation of scanCONTROL 30xx laser scanners is extremely powerful, precise and individually adaptable. The scanners are used for high-precision 2D / 3D profile and gap measurements in automation, production monitoring and quality control. For demanding surfaces such as red-hot objects or transparent objects, the patented blue laser scanners are ideally suited. This White Paper shows various applications examples and explains more about the benefits of high performance scanners.

whitePaper | July 27, 2020

Permanent Magnet synchronous AC Motors are growing in popularity. This 8-page guide provides a detailed look inside a permanent magnet AC motor and how this technology differs from both servo and induction motors.A motor type that is growing in popularity is marketed with several different names, including PMAC and AC Synchronous. These motors are desired as they consume less power, fit in a smaller space, and operate precisely where they were set to operate.

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

The promise of metal additive manufacturing (AM) to completely transform how core parts are produced has largely been just that: a promise. The ability to 3D print parts has been deployed across countless industries, but limitations within conventional iterations of metal AM have relegated the technology to use primarily in prototyping or niche use cases.

whitePaper | May 2, 2023

Much of the manufacturing industry is overwhelmed with the digital transformation shift. Many manufacturers are just starting this digital journey, seeking ways to transform and innovate to adapt and succeed. Digital transformation for manufacturers can mean different things, from deploying a new digital experience for customers to a completely new business model. Some changes we have seen, such as the use of real-time data to improve operations, forecast outcomes, and map out risk-based guidance, are greatly beneficial for plant managers and factory personnel. Moreover, they can help manufacturers ensure business continuity and maximize return on investment (ROI

whitePaper | September 4, 2022

It’s the clarion call of today’s marketplace and the prime directive for executives in any business that designs or produces physical goods, no matter how simple or sophisticated. Fortunately, every product can be improved and made at less cost. But how quickly a company can satisfy such demands – before, say, its competitors do, or the market moves on to something new – is largely a function of the product-development cycle. Shorten that cycle, and you can improve the numbers across the board, from customer satisfaction to market share to profitability. However, one seemingly intractable barrier to faster product development lies within the traditional design process. That process starts with identifying a need in the market or within one’s organization; it ends with the manufacture of a finished product, whether a massive, complex assembly or one tiny part. In between are multiple iterations of designs and tests: engineers sketch out a solution, prototype and test it (or run a computerized simulation), and then go back to the design to address any shortcomings. But trade-offs complicate matters each time the cycle repeats: make a part lighter and it’s likely to become weaker, make it stronger and it will probably cost more, and so on. A workable, if not optimal, solution can usually be found. However, finding it often takes longer than the product-development timeline or budget will allow.

whitePaper | January 24, 2020

Small-to-midsize businesses in manufacturing and distribution industries are focused on growing revenue, reducing costs, and improving customer experience. However, nearly 40% of companies don’t believe their current business infrastructure and applications (e.g., enterprise resource planning) are adequate for delivering these business priorities.