Applications

Representatives from Boeing, SEMPRE, Northrop Grumman, Skydio, and Near Earth Autonomy recently showcased advanced technologies on the B-52 Stratofortress at Barksdale Air Force Base. Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Mobility Command, and 8th Air Force leadership, along with B-52 maintainers, observed as these companies demonstrated innovative maintenance capabilities for the 60-year-old airframe using unmanned aerial systems (UAS), AI software, stand-alone networks, and augmented reality (AR) devices.

The electrification of conventional powertrains and the development of new electric drive units is also involving gear manufacturing. Electrified transmissions are subject to several challenges and requirements. Notably, the number of gear wheels is significantly reduced in electric vehicles due to the use of one or two-speed reducers instead of the classic manual or twin-clutch gearboxes.

A lot of manufacturing processes require a CAD model. If you’re creating one for an existing object, it’s much easier to work from a 3D scan than from scratch. In the world of 3D scanning, this approach is called a scan-to-CAD workflow, and it’s what enabled a renowned automotive manufacturer to swiftly transform a sleek prototype into a manufacturable model. 

‍The Quality Assurance department at the Wuppertal plant consists of three teams: Quality Planning, which starts early in development projects; Quality Assurance for series production; and the measuring room with five employees.

RODE, the acronym for RObotic DEpalletiser, is a pioneering product from AWL. The robotic solution is able to efficiently process packages randomly arranged on a pallet, setting it apart from conventional systems.

Bowers Group has assisted DPMS in the development of an advanced rail tip measurement solution that reduces inspection of milling wheels time by 97.5%, transforming industry standards. Collaborating with its distributor, H. Roberts, Bowers Group worked to construct a tailored solution for the tip measurement station, enabling the system to work effectively and offer improved accuracy, reliability, and efficiency.

Leuze laser diffuse reflection light scanners also monitor the unloading of the cells from a GLT into a module line from Thyssenkrupp Automation Engineering.