Archive 01.12.2023

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Using drones to protect wind turbines from ice

Damp, cold conditions are the enemy of wind power. If a layer of ice forms on the rotor blades, this can result in rotational imbalance and, hence, increased wear. In such cases, the turbines often have to be shut down for several days, leading to massive losses for the operators due to the pause in electricity production.

Tech Rim Standards – Tech-Winder Teach Pendant Cable Winder

Tech-Winder is a robust solution for industrial cord management. Aluminum body, for hard impact protection. Flame retardant netting, for added protection against any sparks that may land on the cord. This industrial grade cord reel keeps your pendant cords protected and organized. Stores up to 50 meters (164 ft.) of cable in length with a diameter of 4.5 mm to 10.0 mm. Adapts to NAAMS or Modular Fencing when mounting. Help prevent your next $1,200 factory cable incident, by getting organized with Tech-Winder from Tech Rim Standards.

Purdue Polytechnic to dedicate nation’s largest smart manufacturing ecosystem for engineering technology

This interdisciplinary program synergizes science, engineering, information systems and computing, focusing on manufacturing's next evolutionary step called Industry 4.0. The new facility ecosystem also has wide-ranging applications, opening up potential curriculum expansion.
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