Developing embedded software as a mechanical engineer is ideal for me
Embedded software developer Dirk van Wijk has been working at Fourtress, part of ICT Group, since May 2023. In his student days, the mechanical engineer was one of the members of Solar Team Eindhoven. It was there that he discovered the combination of hardware and software. ‘For me, it was a foregone conclusion that I…
Synthetic data for food sorting
There are multiple Demcon innovations where synthetic data plays a key role. The results of the ‘Synthetic data for food sorting’ project are something we will all have to deal with sooner or later. At least, if you like green beans or strawberries. After all, how can you filter out bad green beans and strawberries during the production process?…
Nieuw jaar, nieuwe prachtig bewerkte en gemonteerde opspangereedschappen!
Dit zeer nauwkeurig bewerkte en geassembleerde opspangereedschap voor ASML is bijna klaar voor verzending. Met onze schone productie- (en assemblage) methode en onze kwaliteitscontrole zorgen we ervoor dat de kwaliteit die we leveren is wat verwacht (of zelfs beter) is. Lees verder
A brand new website for our company!
We just launched our new website.This brand new identity was long overdue. We now have a similar look and feel as the rest of the Van Doorne Machining Group. [Picture source: VDM – Machining & Assembly on linkedin.com]
Improving Motorcycle Aerodynamics: Find a Fairing with Low Aerodynamic Drag
Fairings are an essential component of many motorcycles and designed to improve aerodynamics and stability of a bike. For a student diploma project on the aerodynamics of a motorcycle fairing, the project team, consisting of KTM employees Martin Herzog, Alexander Hladik, and Christian Fernsebner, worked closely with Altair, specifically Altair’s Student Ambassador at the TU…
De nieuwe generatie PLM-systemen!
Geen complexe implementatieprocessen meer, maar direct effectiever werken: hoe de maakindustrie zich met het juiste platform op de digitalisering kan voorbereiden. Digitalisering biedt nieuwe mogelijkheden die op dit moment nog ondenkbaar zijn en dat geldt ook voor PLM. Lees verder
Hexapod technology is pushing the boundaries of optics, microscopy, and radiology
At PI we have been working hard behind the scenes to expand our hexapod production and shorten lead times, for our customers. This blog article highlights some of the growing applications of miniature six-axis positioning systems. Read more [Picture source: PI BeNeLux B.V. on linkedin.com]
A compact stepper motor drive for control cabinet-free machinery
Our ASI8100 series combines a stepper motor, stepper motor output stage and EtherCAT fieldbus connection in one space-saving unit that can be installed directly on the machine: suitable for meeting motion requirements in a power range extending…
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Introduction to the Composite Materials Module
Composite materials are heterogeneous materials composed of at least two constituent materials. Among the different types of composite materials, layered composite materials are quite common and are widely used for aircraft, spacecraft, wind turbine, automobile, marine, buildings, and safety equipment use cases. The Composite Materials Module, an add-on to the COMSOL Multiphysics® software, includes built-in features and…