Implementing a digital twin strategy to stay ahead of the curve
The world of business operations is changing rapidly, and the digital twin is a key player in this transformation. Essentially, digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets, systems, or processes that provide valuable insights and allow businesses to optimize their performance. While this concept isn’t entirely new, recent advances in IoT, cognitive services, and cloud computing have…
Choosing the right antenna is about more than frequency and fit
With so many antennas available, selecting the right one is not always straightforward. But getting it right is essential for wireless performance, reliability, range, and compliance. At TOP-electronics, we offer antenna solutions for a wide range of wireless applications, including cellular, 433 MHz, 868/915 MHz, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, GPS/GNSS, Iridium,…
Unlocking Precision: A Complete Guide to Industrial Lasers in Dutch Manufacturing
If you make things in the Netherlands, you already live with industrial lasers — even if you never see them. They cut the brackets in your machine frame, weld the battery tabs in your e-bike, mark the UDI code on a medical implant, and pattern the chips inside ASML’s supply chain. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), manufacturing contributes around…
Printed solar panels Kameleon
Solar develops solar panels with printed ink to improve their visual appeal, enabling their use in visible applications such as building facades. The development of these panels introduces several mathematical and technical challenges, including accurate color translation of ink onto panels and optimizing power output. Additionally, Kameleon Solar aims to realize an automated, efficient, and…
Stripes of light, measured in micrometres
Why do we use our SAKI 3D AOI (automated optical inspection) from SAKI Corporation? For quality. Automated inspection is fast and accurate, and more consistent than inspection by eye alone. And it does more than capture 2D images of a PCBA. It…
Zeer nauwkeurige schakelende meettasters voor CNC-machines
Voor onovertroffen meetprestaties bieden onze zeer nauwkeurige schakelende meettasters voor CNC-machines de beste procescontroles in de cyclus die mogelijk zijn. Met de ultralage aandrukkrachten en uitstekende herhaalbaarheid kunnen producten ingesteld en geïnspecteerd worden met optimale resultaten. Lees meer
Veiligheid en security voor waterstofinstallaties: risico’s minimaliseren, beschikbaarheid waarborgen
De waterstofeconomie zet in op digitalisering en automatisering om installaties efficiënt en schaalbaar te exploiteren. Daardoor worden ook de eisen op het gebied van functionele veiligheid en Industrial Security strenger. Het automatiseringsbedrijf Pilz geeft op de Hydrogen Technology World Expo, die van 20 tot en met 22 oktober 2026 in Hamburg plaatsvindt, informatie over hoe…
Precision in the Real World
In the previous parts of MOTION, I explored accuracy, the origins of precision, the motion system as a whole, and the vital role of the motion controller. But how do we know whether a motion system actually delivers the performance an application demands? To find out, we must measure, understand, and verify the performance of…
SmartClean: Advanced Wafer Carrier Cleaning with a Compact Footprint
In advanced semiconductor manufacturing fabs, maintaining clean wafer carriers is essential to maximize yield and support stable performance. SmartClean is designed to deliver effective particles and VOC removal while ensuring reliable humidity removal through an automated cleaning, drying and purging sequence. Read more [Picture source: Pfeiffer Vacuum+Fab Solutions on linkedin.com]
Large sample IR reflection set for the Frontier FTIR
We designed an emissivity accessory for the frontier. It is a complete solution including 5 calibrated reference mirrors (including calibration reports traceable to NIST) and it also includes a manual and workbook with detailed measurement procedure and to process all the measurement data (see attached manual page 17). Read more