Surface energy is crucial in determining the wetting behaviour of liquids on solid surfaces. Generally, surfaces with higher surface energy are more easily wetted by liquids, resulting in better spreading, while surfaces with lower surface energy are more likely to repel liquids.
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Quality control in hot forming can often only begin when the workpiece has cooled down. Conventional optical quality assurance methods are limited when dealing with hot parts; as the temperature of the workpiece rises, the blurriness in determining its geometry increases.
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The new PolyScan V-Series is an inline metrology system designed for versatility and customization, featuring a flexible mounting structure and brackets to adapt to various applications and space constraints.
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The precision requirements for components and assemblies are constantly increasing. To meet these demands, as many measurement tasks as possible should be combined into a single sequence – ideally directly on the shop floor rather than in the measuring room.
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Stratasys has announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner with German-based software company, trinckle 3D GmbH, to integrate its fixturemate™ software into Stratasys’ industry-leading GrabCAD Print Pro software package.
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InnovMetric has announced that it will host the 2025 PolyWorks Conference Live on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The online event will showcase the latest advancements in PolyWorks, InnovMetric’s 3D metrology software, to existing or potential customers, as well as the global manufacturing community.
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At the recent Hannover Messe 2025, Lenovo unveileded new research highlighting a major shift in the manufacturing industry across EMEA with companies set to increase their AI spending by 106% over the next 12 months.
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Nano Dimension has announced the completion of its acquisition of Desktop Metal, Inc., establishing a global leader in innovative disruptive systems, software, and materials for high-value, high-performance electronics, mechanical, and medical applications. The transaction, valued at $179.3 million was finalized following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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SVS-Vistek has announced the launch of an ultra-high resolution industrial camera that merges the power of a Sony 245.8-megapixel CMOS area sensor with the lightning-fast CoaXPress-12 (CXP-12) quad interface.
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Automated Precision has announced the launch of their 6th generation Laser Tracker: The API Integrated Laser Tracker (iLT) represents the pinnacle of Laser Tracker technology refinement, engineered to be the most portable, user-friendly Laser Tracker ever designed and featuring several improvements over the previous generation.
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