Hardware Parts

Many forms of industrial machinery and aerospace systems are often alike in the common use of rotating or moving elements for functionality, where continuous, low-friction rotation is absolutely necessary to avoid premature component failure. When such issues are a concern, the first choice of many engineers or designers will be ball bearings. Generally speaking, these components are recognized for their ability to reduce rotational friction by replacing sliding contact with rolling contact, directly extending the service lives of the shafts and housings they support. Because different bearing designs will handle load and speed very uniquely from one another, ensuring that ball bearings are the right option for your own needs requires a basic understanding of their functionalities, uses, and variations. Read more >>

Maintaining operational continuity in aerospace and heavy industrial sectors commonly demands close attention to mechanical wear and system stability, especially when it comes to any equipment that involves moving elements. This is because a single rotating assembly failure can easily halt production lines or compromise safety-sensitive flight linkages, among other issues. For this reason and others, it is necessary that procurement and maintenance teams leverage suitable hardware that can withstand heavy radial and axial loads without losing alignment over time. Read more >>

When it comes to the many automation systems that power modern operations, pneumatic pressure sensors play a notable part in supporting the smooth and accurate actuation of robotics and related systems. From regulating motion to maintaining careful grip strength, these sensors are necessary for robotics to carry out numerous tasks with delicacy and consistency. As industrial and collaborative robotics become increasingly prevalent in manufacturing spaces and advanced assembly lines, the tolerances for motion control continue to narrow. As such, being able to carry out accurate sensor calibration is more important than ever. Read more >>

As industrial automation enters a new era that is highly defined by interconnected systems, predictive analytics, and intelligent controls, the pneumatic technology that has long supported operations has begun to undergo a digital transformation. Known as digital pneumatics, these advanced systems are poised to redefine how facilities monitor and manage compressed air in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles. If you are an industry professional or pneumatic enthusiast who is interested in learning more about the potential that digital pneumatics hold for bolstering operational capabilities, read on as we provide an overview. Read more >>

Socionext has announced in April they will be sampling a 4th generation version of their SC1810 Series graphics display controllers. The Fujitsu-Panasonic SoC jv will be incorporating the first hardware accelerator that is compatible and conforms with the KhronosTM Group’s computer vision API OpenVXTM. Low power, high performance has always been Socionext’s aim for image recognitiionsolutions for embedded home, industrial and automotive systems. Read more >>

Confirming rumors from October, Sony announced that it has acquired rival Toshiba’s image sensor unit for $155 million. Sony itself has recently reorganized its sensor business unit into a wholly-owned subsidiary dubbed the Sony Semiconductor Corporation. Under the agreement, Toshiba will transfer its Oita Operations semiconductor fabrication facilities, equipment, and related assets. Read more >>

In July 2015, Korea’s largest manufacturer Samsung announced their estimated operating profit at $6.9 trillion won (USD$6.1 billion), which is lower than the expected $7.2 trillion but higher than the $6 trillion won during January through March. Profits are down by about 4% from the same time last year and sales declines nearly 8% to $48 trillion won, which was below the $52.8 trillion won forecast. Read more >>