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White Paper: Compact 2D/3D Laser scanners with integrated controller reinvigorate profile measurements

The latest generation of scanCONTROL 30xx laser scanners is extremely powerful, precise and individually adaptable.  




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The Application of Digital Radiography in the Aerospace Industry

Computed radiography, a form of X-ray imaging, has been embraced widely by many major manufacturing companies. Its application is now core for testing within a range of sectors including aerospace, oil and gas, industrial gas turbines, medical implants and prosthetics.




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U.S. Manufacturing Grows at Fastest Pace in Three Years

A surge in orders for plastics and metals have helped power the world’s largest economy past a global slowdown.




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IMTS 2016: Third-Largest Show For Registration And Exhibit Space, Also Showcased Highest Number Of Exhibitors In History

This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). After move in, the building was 76 million pounds heavier.




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Best Practices for AS9100 Certification in the Aerospace Industry

AS9100, the global quality management standard for aviation, space, and defense, reflects this commitment to excellence. Obtaining AS9100 certification is vital for success in this sector. This guide assists organizations in navigating the certification process, ensuring the implementation of top-quality practices across their systems.




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Podcast: An Aerospace Whistleblower Shares His Story

Dale Norwood of Norwood NDT Consulting describes how he blew the whistle on an NDT company in the 1990s after seeing falsified inspections. He's a 45-year veteran of the NDT industry, as well as the owner of the Norwood NDT Consulting and the author of the recent book, Diary of an Aerospace Whistleblower.




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Air Gaging Transforms Manufacturing Processes in Automotive and Aerospace Industries

Air gauges are non-contact devices that utilize air pressure for measurement. They play a crucial role in ensuring precision and quality control in the manufacturing industry, from automotive to aerospace industries. They are particularly valuable for measuring delicate or easily deformable materials.




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Elevating Aerospace Safety: Uniting Stakeholders for a Safer, More Efficient Aviation Industry

The International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG®) spearheaded a monumental effort twenty-five years ago to establish uniform standards across the aviation, space, and defense industries, aiming to streamline operations while bolstering quality and safety.




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Exploring the Integration of AI and Machine Learning in AM Aerospace Applications

The aerospace industry constantly seeks new technologies for a competitive edge and enhanced capability. AI and maching learning in additive manufacturing offer significant value for meeting industry needs.




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Advanced Applications of X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) in Aerospace

X-ray CT is crucial for the aerospace industry, offering nondestructive insights into components' inner structure, aiding in defect detection, maintenance, and research. High-energy CT is advancing the technology, allowing for detailed imaging and shaping the industry.




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Materials Matter: The Science of Lightweighting in Aerospace

In aerospace, lightweighting is crucial for fuel efficiency, range, and emissions. Material analysis and technology advancements offer weight reduction without sacrificing performance or safety.





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Enhancing Automated NDT: Leveraging Advanced 3D Phased Array Scanning and C-Scan Mapping Techniques for Aerospace Applications

The aerospace industry relies on advanced nondestructive testing (NDT) to ensure safety and reliability. Automated technologies, such as phased arrays and 3D scanning, enhance defect detection in aircraft structures, reducing human error. This overview emphasizes the importance of these advancements.




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Styli and Probe Extensions: Small Accessories Have A Big Impact On CMM Accuracy

Styli and probe extensions can provide certainty for most measurements. Find the right tools made from the right materials for your quality needs.





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The Impact of Electric Vehicles on Automotive Manufacturing: The Role of First-Time Quality, Digital Twins, and Dimensional Engineering

As electric vehicles (EVs) reshape the automotive industry, manufacturers are pressured to enhance processes and achieve first-time quality. The demand for sustainable transportation requires a rethink of production strategies, with a focus on establishing a one-piece flow—ensuring each unit moves through the line without interruptions. This efficiency is vital for meeting consumer expectations and setting industry benchmarks.






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Soaring to Success: How Laser Tracker Tech Enhances Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Operations in the Aerospace Industry

Today, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations are a significant sub-industry within manufacturing, valued at $656 billion and projected to exceed $800 billion by 2032. MRO involves maintaining machinery, equipment, and systems in optimal condition through repairs and overhauls to extend their operational life.





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The Rise of Industry 4.0 and its Impact on Metrology

These advancements made our factories smarter by enabling systems to communicate with each other, share live data, and make decisions without human intervention. 




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Golden Gate Sunset (The Pacific Coast Suite)

Golden Gate Sunset (The Pacific Coast Suite) by Kerry Hallam is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to pcs




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Ocean Breeze (The Pacific Coast Suite)

Ocean Breeze (The Pacific Coast Suite) by Kerry Hallam is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to pcs




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PACIFIC MORNING: BLACK SHEEP ON THE PROWL, L.E. PRINT

PACIFIC MORNING: BLACK SHEEP ON THE PROWL, L.E. PRINT by Craig Kodera is a(n) Limited Edition. The Edition is Limited to Limited Edition of 550 pcs




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PACIFIC MORNING: BLACK SHEEP ON THE PROWL

PACIFIC MORNING: BLACK SHEEP ON THE PROWL by Craig Kodera is a(n) Fine Art. The Edition is Limited to Limited Edition 183 of 1000 s/n pcs




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pacman-debug 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 armv7h

Detached debugging symbols for pacman




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pacman 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 armv7h

A library-based package manager with dependency support




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maven-artifact-apache 13-2 i686

Parent Maven artifact for ASF software




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maven-artifact-apache 13-2 armv7h

Parent Maven artifact for ASF software




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pacman 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 i686

A library-based package manager with dependency support




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pacman-debug 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 i686

Detached debugging symbols for pacman




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pacman 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 x86_64

A library-based package manager with dependency support




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pacman-debug 7.0.0.r3.g7736133-1.parabola1 x86_64

Detached debugging symbols for pacman




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maven-artifact-apache 13-2 x86_64

Parent Maven artifact for ASF software




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Maplesoft and ETAS announce battery cell simulator package

ETAS Inc. and Maplesoft™ today announced the release of a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Battery Cell Simulator package which satisfies the highest demands for the test and calibration of Battery Management Systems. The solution is based on Maplesoft’s efficient, high-fidelity MapleSim battery model and ETAS’ high-precision Battery Cell Simulator (BCS) BCS-LABCAR.




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Teledyne Acquires Electronics Company Micropac Industries

Teledyne Technologies [TDY] on Monday said it has acquired Micropac Industries [MPAD] in a $57.3 million deal that adds electronic components used in space, military, industrial, and medical applications. The […]




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Australia Cancels Satellite Effort With Lockheed Martin As Space Tech Advances

The Australian Ministry of Defence on Nov. 4 terminated its procurement activity with Lockheed Martin [LMT] for a single communications satellite in favor of pursuing multiple spacecraft that could provide […]




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U.S. Space Force Says It May Award Four PTS-G Contracts

The U.S. Space Force may award four companies Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) contracts. “The government intends to competitively award up to four Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as […]




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Commerce Dept. Seeks Input on Changes to Space Export Controls

The U.S. government recently released four rulemakings on space export control designed to strengthen private sector space activity and improve international collaboration. The Department of Commerce and Department of State released four space export control […]




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U.S. Space Command’s Commercial Integration Cell to Grow Beyond 17 Companies

The U.S. Space Force said on Wednesday that it has added five companies to the U.S. Space Command Combined Space Operations Center’s (CSpOC) Commercial Integration Cell (CIC) at Vandenberg Space […]




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Teledyne To Acquire Two Acquire Two Aerospace And Defense Businesses From Excelitas

Teledyne Technologies [TDY] on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire two business units from Excelitas Technologies Corp. for $710 million in cash, one based in the United Kingdom that […]




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U.S. Space Force Examining Follow-On Support for WGS and DSCS

The U.S. Space Force is seeking industry feedback by Dec. 2 to help the service determine an acquisition strategy for Commercial and Military Satellite Communications Operations Support (COSMOS)–a future follow-on […]




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Experience Center is Uponor's New Training Space

The Uponor Experience Center is part of the company's North American headquarters campus and is surrounded by corporate offices, a research and design facility, and manufacturing space.




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How Will the Presidential Election Impact HVAC Tax Incentives?

A change in the balance of power in Washington, D.C., and a desire to extend Trump-era tax cuts, could derail parts of the Inflation Reduction Act.




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Control Techniques: Bypass Packages

This package has an intuitive operator touchscreen to access the HVAC H300 VFD and bypass setup options. It also displays complete system status information.




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DOE Seeks Information on Design and Construction of High-Performance Tenant Spaces

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office has released a request for information seeking stakeholder input on the design and construction of tenant spaces that achieve high levels of energy efficiency in commercial buildings.




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Housing Continues to Recover at Modest Pace

Markets in 79 of the approximately 360 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity in the third quarter of 2015, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Leading Markets Index (LMI).




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OSHA Confined Spaces Rule Has Limited Application in Residential HVAC

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Confined Spaces in Construction final rule, issued May 4, 2015, created confusion in the HVAC industry. ACCA announced that, after months of negotiations with OSHA, an agreement clarifies that the rule has very limited application in the residential HVAC industry.




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HVACR Contractors Can Learn a Ton from Equipment Cooling Capacity Tables

Don’t assume equipment capacity or conditions. Instead, do some digging and find the tables for the equipment you install and service.




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Daikin Applied: Packaged Rooftop Systems

Used in new construction and retrofit applications, the product is small, light, and customizable.




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The Benefits and Impacts of A2L Refrigerants

The transition to A2L refrigerants will offer benefits to the environment, as well as business challenges for HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors.




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Johnson Controls, Constellation Strike Solar Energy Pact

Constellation’s Offsite Renewables Plus (CORe+) retail power product, combined with Johnson Controls’ commitment to renewables, is supporting the development of two new Welcome Solar renewable energy facilities.




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Space-Saving Chillers

In addition to taking up less space, smaller chillers can be more easily installed, weigh less, and pose fewer shipping, rigging, and building-construction challenges. They can also be more energy efficient, with the same or even greater cooling capacity.




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Taking a Deep Dive into Nest’s Impact on the HVAC Impact

It is hard to find a contractor who does not have a firm opinion on Nest and if the company is good for the HVAC industry.




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The Impact of Adding or Removing Water from Air

We often humidify and dehumidify as part of our work, but let’s take a different look at what happens when we do that.