Maximilian Maier

#3DPC2024 #Finalist "IWK 5X - novel 5-axis 3D printer from Switzerland" OST- Ostschweizer Fachhochschule Daniel Omidvarkarjan, Daniel Aeschbacher, Simon Grimm, Silvan Bruhin, Fabian Duft, Dario Schafroth SWITZERLAND A new type of 5-axis filament printer was developed at the University of Applied Sciences in Eastern Switzerland as part of a final thesis. Complex geometries can be produced without support structures thanks to the two additional rotary axes. In addition, the 5-axis kinematics allow the printing of highly functional filaments (e.g. fiber-reinforced or electrically conductive) on complex-shaped components. An in-house developed slicer allows the calculation of optimized print paths. An updated version of the IWK 5X is currently being developed in a follow-up project. The update primarily includes a manual tool changer, which will enable the use of other extrusion-based 3D printing processes (especially granulate, liquid, fibers). 🔜 Rapid.Tech 3D (14-16 May 24), Messe Erfurt, Germany 💡 Visit the 3DPC Finalists #exhibition 🏆 Keep fingers crossed, till 3DPC #awardceremony 15 May 2024, 3:30pm, booth 2.509! www.3dpc.io #wettbewerbe2024 #award #innovation #3d #advancedtechnologies #challenge2024 #am #mindset #CollaborativeMindset #disruptive #3ddruck #industry #pushingboundaries #3dprinting #competition #collaborative #additivemanufacturing

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Super strong robot "hips" from LEVA Robotics! This cool project from ETH Zurich uses special high-efficiency joints (HEJ) to give the robot the power it needs to lift heavy stuff and move quickly. ️ These joints are like super-powered versions of regular joints, kind of like how athletes train to be stronger. They can handle big bursts of strength, perfect for robots that need to do a lot of different things. Here's the cool part: these joints are really good at sensing their own movements, almost like they have a built-in sixth sense! This means the robot doesn't need extra sensors to keep track of itself, making it simpler and more reliable. Don't worry, the robot didn't tumble down the stairs at the end! #LEVARobotics #strongrobots #futureoftech #engineering

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✍️ Check out my latest article in Inside GNSS about the ABCs of PNT. This article explores the evolution and future of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions when GNSS services are compromised. 🇺🇸🇪🇺 It reviews historical U.S. and European efforts, such as the Volpe and Defence Industry and Space (DEFIS) Reports. It also discusses Locata’s ground-based technology, ongoing U.K. initiatives, and USDOT’s intensified search for reliable PNT alternatives. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gcuc_MdD

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3DBODY.TECH Conference & Expo 2024 preview: Dr. Christoph Baur, Director SW Imaging Products at Rohde & Schwarz, will present at Technical Session 12 - 3D/4D Body Scanning for Apparel III: "Investigation of Microwave Imaging Scanning Compared to Conventional 3D Laser Scanning for Capturing Body Dimensions Through Clothing", paper written by Miriam Senne, Elena Brake, Felix Kunzelmann, Ann-Malin Schmidt, Dr. Christoph Baur, Prof Katerina Rose, Prof Yordan Kyosev, Rohde & Schwarz, Reutlingen University, Institute of Textile Machinery and High Performance Material Technology (ITM) at TU Dresden. [..] Capturing accurate body dimensions is crucial for the apparel industry, particularly in the creation of customized garments and ensuring an optimal fit. The current standard methods include using measuring tapes on key body areas or employing 3D scanners. Both techniques require the individual to wear tightly fitted clothing or no clothing at all to ensure accurate measurements. These inconveniences may be alleviated with so-called Microwave Imaging (MI), a lesser known imaging technology typically employed in security scanning. MI offers an alternative approach as it is capable of capturing body dimensions accurately and rapidly even under clothing. In this initial work, MI is thoroughly investigated and compared both visually and quantitatively to established measurement techniques. For a quantitative assessment, approximate methods for determining human body dimensions based on MI are presented and compared to aforementioned conventional measurements methods. All scanning procedures were conducted on a static mannequin, being tested in two distinct configurations: unclothed and wearing a jacket. The experimental setup is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of capturing body dimensions in general, and in particular through clothing, with a specific focus on exploring the potential applications of MI data in the context of body measurement. To this end, MI demonstrates to be a fast, comfortable and feasible method for measuring body circumferences, rendering it a viable option for use in the clothing industry. The technology shows promise, especially in its ability to capture body dimensions even through thick clothing. [..] Join us on 22-23 Oct. in Lugano, Switzerland, for the world's largest event dedicated entirely to 3D body scanning and processing technologies. Expecting 250 participants, 80 presentations, and 20 exhibitors. Register now at https://3dbody.tech/

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🛰️ Fraunhofer IZM's IMUcompact navigation system offers enhanced precision for drones.   The #IMUcompact research project has developed a measuring unit for precise positioning of autonomous drone systems in an industrial context. It achieves an accuracy in the centimeter range and enables precise drone navigation independent of the GPS signal. The system's reliability and stability are guaranteed by state-of-the-art interferometric fiber optic gyroscopes (IFOGs), which are designed to withstand a wide range of environmental conditions.   🛠️ Excellent technology The IMUcompact has been designed using advanced assembly methods to be exceptionally accurate while maintaining a compact footprint. This ensures precise positioning with a margin of error of less than 10 cm, making it ideal for industrial tasks that require meticulous measurements.   💡 Applications From aerial photogrammetry and industrial site surveying to infrastructure monitoring and disaster mapping, this navigation technology enables drones to gain and deliver actionable insights across numerous industries.   Read details about the project and the measurement unit: 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_hTy8Du #Research #AirportRegionBB #industrialmanufacturing #drone #navigation Fraunhofer IZM

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🙌 This article introduces a unique RRT*-based motion control method tailored for continuum robots. This approach embeds safety constraints derived from the robots' posture states, facilitating autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance in rapidly changing environments. 🔍NOKOV motion capture system ensures obstacle tracking without data loss from large inter-frame intervals.   ▼more info: https://en.nokov.com/ #ICRA2024 #SoftRobots #MotionPlanning

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