The September Emerging Tech webinar will cover: Overview on superfinishing technologies on a gear grinding machine. Classification of the technologies into different process chains. Process and machine requirements for different tool geometries Presenter Patrick Duhre, Team Leader Test Grinding / Contract Grinding, KAPP NILES Patick Duhre is responsible for Research and Development grinding at KAPP NILES in Coburg, Germany. Prior to this role he was an application engineer in the Technology Development Department. Patrick has been with KAPP NILES for 15 years and received his Mechantronics degree from the University of Applied Science in Berlin, Germany. Please fill out the form below to access the webinar. [wpforms id="6850"]

Liebherr offers a modular system of data profiles, interfaces and the various apps of the LHWebPlatform. These building stones create the basis for tailor-made digitization solutions - perfectly fitted to the needs of the different types of end-users (from small machine shops looking to extract specific data, all the way up to automotive factories with hundreds of linked machines). The spectrum of applications ranges from simple monitoring tasks to far-reaching industry 4.0 scenarios – such as process logging, manufacturing analysis and production optimization. We can already aggregate a lot of data and visualize it for our customers in ready-made, data-based reports, for example, in LHReportInfo.  We will dig deeper into the analysis of the data to add the most value to the data for our customers.  In the future, in addition to the gear machines, our Liebherr automation system and the gear measuring machines will also be connected to our dashboards. With the host of digital products available, the result will not be a set of "closed" machines. We offer a box full of connectivity with smart products, and a connectivity service! PRESENTER Florian Schuon, Head of Digital Solutions, Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH Florian Schuon is the Head of Digital Solutions at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH, which includes several business units – gear machine tools and measuring technology, gear cutting tools, and automation systems.  He began his professional career as an electrical apprentice at Liebherr in Kempten in 1999.  Afterwards he received his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Kempten (Hochschule Kempten) in 2009.  Since that time, Florian has worked in various electrical design roles at Leibherr including Software Development, Control Technology Product Management, Advanced Development of Industry 4.0, until he became the Head of the Digital Solutions Department in the year 2021. Please fill out the form below to access the webinar. [wpforms id="6856"]

Industrial X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) is the gold standard for quality assurance in manufacturing. Unfortunately, the complexity and cost of legacy systems have kept this vital inspection tool out of reach for most companies. Easy to use and an order of magnitude less expensive than competitors, the Lumafield Neptune industrial CT scanner and Voyager analysis software make it possible to not only add CT to your frontline toolkit for the first time but also generate and share data with unprecedented ease. 

In this webinar, we will explore how 3D printing can help manufacturers achieve greater efficiency and improved component functionality. Specifically, we will focus on how additive manufacturing (AM) can be used to consolidate multiple parts into a single component, reducing assembly time and costs while still allowing for complex geometries. We will also discuss how AM techniques can enhance component functionality by incorporating features such as internal channels or lattice structures that are not possible with traditional manufacturing methods; or multiple design features that would traditionally be combined through a variety of methods.

Modern advances in thermoplastics have positioned materials including acetal and nylon as prime candidates to produce gears. While these materials have many benefits over traditional metal gears, the associated manufacturing process of injection molding can be prohibitively slow, especially during the development of new gears. Leveraging the speed of 3D printing, Fortify is reinventing injection molding with quick turn mold tooling. This presentation will take a deep dive into how Fortify is able to rapidly produce molded gears in advanced thermoplastics. Through the lens of real world examples, attendees can expect to learn how and when to implement quick turn molds to speed up development cycles along with what makes Fortify’s printer technology so unique. Presenter Ben MacDonald, Senior Applications Engineer, Fortify An experienced Mechanical Engineer by training, Ben pairs his knowledge of the intersection between 3D printing and tooling with a customer first approach to drive the adoption of 3D printing as a manufacturing resource. Fresh off his graduation from Wentworth, he has spent the past 5 years immersed in all things 3D printing and tooling. Specifically focused on Injection Mold Tooling, Ben has built Fortify into an industry leader with a focus on design and processing. He continues to develop new applications with a customer first perspective as he focuses on the ESD and greater tooling market. Outside of application development, Ben has a strong interest in 3D printing workflows where he enjoys engaging in end-to-end workflow development. Please fill out the form below to access the webinar. [wpforms id="6874"]

In this webinar, we will explore the critical role of workplace safety in the gear manufacturing industry. Over the last decade, workplace safety incidents have been stagnant - we will discuss how the implementation of Vision AI can significantly contribute to reducing these numbers and creating a safer working environment. We will delve into the capabilities of Vision AI in proactively detecting hazards, ensuring PPE compliance, and streamlining maintenance processes within gear manufacturing. Discover how this technology can be integrated into your existing systems without any additional hardware or sensor installations required. This technology can provide real-time data and analytics as well as monthly trends, so we are improving overall safety and operational efficiency.Join us as we discuss the transformative potential of Vision AI in addressing workplace safety challenges, and how the gear manufacturing industry can leverage this technology to build a safer, more productive future. Presenter Harsh Murari, CTO, Visionify Harsh Murari has over 20 years of experience in the software industry, spanning large corporations and startups. He has a keen focus on computer vision and is passionate about promoting workplace safety through its applications. He holds a master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Miami. Harsh will share his expertise on leveraging Vision AI for enhancing safety in the manufacturing industry, and how this technology can contribute to reducing workplace accidents and fatalities. Please fill out the form below to access the webinar. [wpforms id="6892"]