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November 16, 2011

SPOTFAST® FASTENERS (Bulletin SF)

The PEM® SPOTFAST® self-clinching fasteners create a permanent, flush joining of two sheets of metal. The fastener installs smooth with the top sheet, and flush or subflush with the bottom sheet. This fastener is capable of joining two dissimilar metals, including unequal thicknesses.
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Die-cutting and Adhesives Help Revolutionize Ammunition for Sport Shooters

When you think of firing a weapon and tracking the accuracy of a round in hitting your target, die-cutting and adhesives don’t immediately come to mind. For Hallam, Inc., they provide the key for a revolutionary cold tracer technology that allows shooters to improve their marksmanship on the fly and have more fun doing it. Find out how Fabrico helped Hallam to create an innovative product by using adhesives and materials expertise - read our Application Note.
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Miniature AHRS combined with onboard GPS

MicroStrain’s 3DM-GX3® -35 is a miniature, lightweight sensor (23 grams) featuring a high quality AHRS with an onboard GPS, providing a high precision solution for navigation applications.
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Direct Digital Manufacturing: Impact and Opportunity - Part 2

Direct digital manufacturing is a process that employs additive fabrication technology (aka rapid prototyping) to produce end-use items. Directly from CAD data, components are manufactured without molding, casting or machining.
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Welding Simulator Slashes Training Costs and Materials

Welding Simulator Slashes Training Costs and Materials

Arc welding processes require good workmanship to produce sound welds. Poor technique such as an overly long distance between the electrode and the work piece (arc length) can make the difference between a smooth, strong weld and a defective one that is prone to failure. Learning the skill requires time, patience, and significant amounts of materials.

In an effort to reduce the cost of training and train welders faster, the Lincoln Electric Co. and software development partner VRSim developed the VRTEX 360 welding simulator. The system features a welding helmet retrofit to display a virtual-reality environment, with an ultra-realistic hand piece enabled by stepper motors from MICROMO to bring the shop floor welding experience to the classroom. Users can see immediate results of their efforts from the detailed quantitative feedback.
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		On-Demand Webinar. Why Choose Adhesives Over Traditional Fasteners? This webinar discusses the latest advances in structural adhesives for a range of design, manufacturing, and assembly applications. It includes an evaluation of fastening technologies, such as "instant" assembly methods using thermal joining, mechanical fastening, and tapes, as well as the benefits of new structural liquid adhesives. Watch Now >>

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Honda's Asimo Robot Serving a Drink

Honda's Asimo robot opens a thermos and pours its contents into a cup.

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