A Rafale breaks the sound barrier above the head of the new French president. We’re at the Paris Air Show, the must-be-there event in international aeronautics. Every two years, exhibitors introduce and demonstrate the latest in heavenly speedsters. One of this year’s themes is more evident inside the exhibition halls...
Mobile and collaborative robots, virtual assembly lines, digital manufacturing. It’s not science fiction, but the fourth industrial revolution. Whether it’s Germany’s Industry 4.0, Made in China 2025, or France’s Creative Industry, the goal is the same—build tomorrow’s factory. The nature of international competition...
More than 100 Japanese companies were exhibiting at the Hanover trade fair in late March. Japan established a new economic partnership with Germany and is an official CeBit partner this year, underscoring its leadership in future technologies. Watch our highlights made in Japan.
ARCHICAD’s newest building information modeling software, BIMx, has thrust architectural software into modern times, allowing for much smoother collaboration and a more interactive presentation to clients. The Pro version of the app (€49.99) enables colleagues to view, edit and discuss models on their Android or Apple...
Industrial Machines and Equipment / Machine-Tools / Production Machines / Robotics - Automation - Industrial IT
Watch our special video report. Is the Taiwanese Touch the beginning of a new trend in the industry? Taiwan is the world’s 6th manufacturer and the 5th exporter of machine tools. Seventy-five percent of machine-tools made in Taiwan are exported. At IMTS, the International Manufacturing Technology Show that took place...
Building - Construction / Building Security and Machine Safety / Handling and Lifting / Packing - Handling - Logistic / Packing and Packaging / Personal Protective Equipment / Storage
News coverage of virtual reality (VR) has exploded since Facebook’s Oculus Rift was released this year. Now, the term augmented reality (AR) is becoming a household term thanks to Nintendo’s hit game, Pokémon Go. Beyond gaming, AR can help architects, engineers and other professionals. But such applications require a...
Scientific visualization, engineering design and medical imaging could soon benefit from 3D images that can be seen without headsets or special glasses. There has been an explosion in the production of 3D data in recent years. Whether from product designs and layouts created using computer-aided design (CAD),...
Detection - Measurement / Environment - Health - Safety / IT : Software / Robotics - Automation - Industrial IT
Beyond immersive video gaming, virtual reality (VR) is being used for skills transfer and hands-on experiences that could be vital tools for industry. Virtual-reality glasses are everywhere, with the likes of Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Playstation VR grabbing headlines as the future of video gaming. While the expense...
Detection - Measurement / Electronic Components / Optical Components / Position, Speed and Acceleration Measurement
How does virtual reality help design, engineering and manufacturing professionals anticipate and manage the quality of a product before it is launched? Do digital prototypes of an entire production line confer enough benefits to warrant the expense, or are they an unnecessary luxury? When planning a manufacturing...
How do engineers convert 3D models into virtual reality data? From VR apps to VR on the web, DirectIndustry e-magazine offers users a few leads. Today, gamers prefer virtual reality because the level of rendering is high, even though the polygon count is low. This makes for less latency—the time lag between the...
