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Integrable sensor heads line

S mart 2 and the S neox Cleanroom are two new sensors that extend the company’s sensor heads line. The S mart 2 is a technological disruption in areal metrology, and the S neox Cleanroom is a powerful and advanced sensor head, now compatible with ISO Class 1.

The S mart 2 is a new generation with a reduced head width of 90mm that easily fits into a 19" rack. The other dimensions of the head have been minimized too, and the front projection of the S mart 2 is 53% smaller than its predecessor.

The S mart 2 is as easy to fit as it is to connect – only two cables and the device is ready to be used. The computer is embedded in the head with a high-efficient passive cooling system to keep the system on and ready at any time.

The S neox Cleanroom makes the S neox compatible with cleanrooms. Design of the sensor is focused on minimizing the main sources of particles with a stainless-steel enclosure instead of a plastic one – the gap between the sensor head and the motorized nosepiece has been covered. A vacuum connection has been added to remove particles from the sensor head.

https://www.sensofar.com

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The TM AI Cobot series combines a powerful and precise robot arm with native artificial intelligence (AI) inferencing engine and smart vision system in a complete package, ready for deployment in factories, accelerating the transition to Industry 4.0.

TM AI Cobot works on the principle of being smart, simple, and safe. By combining visual processing in the robot arm, the AI Cobot can perform fast and precise pick and place, palletizing, welding, semiconductor, and product manufacturing.

Provided with a comprehensive AI software suite, it includes TM AI+ Training Server, TM AI+ AOI Edge, TM Image Manager, and TM 3DVision, allowing companies to train and tailor systems to precisely meet applications.

https://www.tm-robot.com

Rotary ball spline

The rotary ball spline can be used for rotational motion and linear motion. Popular applications include SCARA robots, the vertical shaft of assembly equipment, automatic tool changers, loaders, etc.

A nut rolls on the ball spline shaft making it capable of both linear and rotary motion, providing consistent sub-millimeter accuracy.

Splines feature arch-shaped grooves on the shaft and inner portion of the cylinder which approximate the diameter of the ball bearings, allowing them to carry a high load in a linear motion.

A ball spline’s forte is the transfer of torque. In addition, it can be customized so cabling can run the length of a robotic arm by using a hollow shaft ball spline.

Ball splines with cross rollers instead of balls in the rotary motion increase load rating without increasing size.

https://www.nbcorporation.com