Time to change the oil on your applications? It’s worth keeping an eye on the latest Inventor / Vault Updates that are released for your products.
We’ve had a few cases recently of users reporting the following issues:
New Copy Design (Vault 2016) – Part number property not updating (and other property issues) when performing Copy Design.Frame Generator (Inventor 2016) – Frame member description not being updated when changing memberBoth of these have been resolved/improved in recent Service Packs and updates. The reason for the “improved” status is that there may still be some fringe cases that cause issues with the Copy Design property updates, but most of the cases we know about have been resolved.
You can get the updates here:
Please note, that Vault hotfixes and updates should not be applied unless you know exactly what you are doing. If you don’t administer the Vault system at your workplace, forward this post on to your IT department. All clients and the server have to have the updates applied at the same time. Alternatively, you can engage us to do this work for you.
If you have moved to the 2017 products, then you should find that those issues don’t affect you, but if that’s not the case, we’d like to know about it.
The 2017 products have been out for a while now, and feedback has been good. If you’d like to take advantage of the new functionality, then we can help with that.
Perhaps you haven’t even seen what’s new in the 2017 products. If that’s the case, then you might want to take a look at these links:
Right, time for a coffee while those Inventor / Vault updates install.
Time to change the oil on your applications? It’s worth keeping an eye on the latest Inventor / Vault Updates that are released for your products.
We’ve had a few cases recently of users reporting the following issues:
New Copy Design (Vault 2016) – Part number property not updating (and other property issues) when performing Copy Design.Frame Generator (Inventor 2016) – Frame member description not being updated when changing memberBoth of these have been resolved/improved in recent Service Packs and updates. The reason for the “improved” status is that there may still be some fringe cases that cause issues with the Copy Design property updates, but most of the cases we know about have been resolved.
You can get the updates here:
Please note, that Vault hotfixes and updates should not be applied unless you know exactly what you are doing. If you don’t administer the Vault system at your workplace, forward this post on to your IT department. All clients and the server have to have the updates applied at the same time. Alternatively, you can engage us to do this work for you.
If you have moved to the 2017 products, then you should find that those issues don’t affect you, but if that’s not the case, we’d like to know about it.
The 2017 products have been out for a while now, and feedback has been good. If you’d like to take advantage of the new functionality, then we can help with that.
Perhaps you haven’t even seen what’s new in the 2017 products. If that’s the case, then you might want to take a look at these links:
Right, time for a coffee while those Inventor / Vault updates install.
Time to change the oil on your applications? It’s worth keeping an eye on the latest Inventor / Vault Updates that are released for your products.
We’ve had a few cases recently of users reporting the following issues:
New Copy Design (Vault 2016) – Part number property not updating (and other property issues) when performing Copy Design.Frame Generator (Inventor 2016) – Frame member description not being updated when changing memberBoth of these have been resolved/improved in recent Service Packs and updates. The reason for the “improved” status is that there may still be some fringe cases that cause issues with the Copy Design property updates, but most of the cases we know about have been resolved.
You can get the updates here:
Please note, that Vault hotfixes and updates should not be applied unless you know exactly what you are doing. If you don’t administer the Vault system at your workplace, forward this post on to your IT department. All clients and the server have to have the updates applied at the same time. Alternatively, you can engage us to do this work for you.
If you have moved to the 2017 products, then you should find that those issues don’t affect you, but if that’s not the case, we’d like to know about it.
The 2017 products have been out for a while now, and feedback has been good. If you’d like to take advantage of the new functionality, then we can help with that.
Perhaps you haven’t even seen what’s new in the 2017 products. If that’s the case, then you might want to take a look at these links:
Right, time for a coffee while those Inventor / Vault updates install.
FUTEK has introduced a new range of digitally configurable strain gauge amplifiers designed to provide both analogue and digital outputs via USB.
The analogue outputs of the new IDA100 can be used to send information directly to a PLC while the USB output is used to simultaneously verify the correct functioning of the system. The amplifier also eliminates the need for manual adjustments using dip switches and potentiometers, which can cause unnecessary interruptions. Micro adjustments and calibrations can all be done electronically using FUTEK’s IDA100.
The dual output IDA100 offers an amplified analogue output as well as an amplified digital output, with the analogue output having a bandwidth of 1 kHz, and the digital output, a variable bandwidth of the selected sampling rate / 4.
Unlike traditional power supplies that introduce noise to an application, the IDA100 is designed to power on via the 5V USB connector, minimising the interference of noise in the sensor platform.
The bipolar output of the IDA100 digital amplifier with software selectable excitation voltages of ±5 or ±10 VDC allows the user to select the appropriate voltage for their desired resolution.
Similar to FUTEK’s IAA analogue amplifier series, the IDA100 is also designed with an integrated 35mm DIN rail clip. The high retention USB connector ensures that the power supply to the IDA100 will not be affected should the connector experience a tug or pull during use.
FUTEK is represented in Australia and New Zealand by Metromatics .
New Zealand is in danger of missing the boat on securing a trade deal with the UK before it leaves the EU, says New Zealand First Leader and MP for Northland Rt Hon Winston Peters.
“Australia has got the jump on us – they’re well ahead of New Zealand in putting their case forward before the exit is official.
“Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull says they are ‘getting in early’ and hopes for a ‘very strong, very open deal’.
“A wise move for a country relying on trade.
“Since the Brexit vote Mr Key has spent an inordinate amount of time talking up a trade deal with the EU, and making various international trips.
“Advancing New Zealand’s interests with the UK should have been at the top of his list.
“Sitting back and relying on historic ties and friendship is fruitless when it comes to negotiations on trade – it’s much more cut throat.
“While Mr Key did rush over to London after the Brexit vote, it was only to shake hands with departing PM David Cameron, when he was literally packing up his office. Hardly a priority for this country.
“It never augured well for New Zealand when Trade Minister Murray McCully said after the Brexit vote, ‘it’s early days’ and Mr Key said our trade negotiators were very busy, so we wouldn’t be ‘looking to lend people’ to the UK which has a deficit of trade negotiators.
“Australia had the presence of mind to lend the negotiators, and establish its interests early, especially given Britain will take time to re-establish trading agreements after so long in the EU,” says Mr Peters.
Last year, Dubai made headlines when the United Arab Emirates National Innovation Committee announced plans for the world’s first 3-D printed office building made with fiber-reinforced polymer composites according to an article in Composites Manufacturing. However, it appears the region has more plans for large-scale 3-D printing projects, as the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) recently announced Convrgnt Value Engineering (LLC) will design and construct the first 3-D printed laboratory building in the world.
“The building will be printed using a system of robotic arms at the desert location,” said Convrgnt executive Vibin Paul. “The risks of working in an unshielded open environment have to be addressed and the logistics accurately controlled during the printing operation.”
DEWA says the laboratory will be built as part of the Research & Development (R&D) center at Dubai’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and will conduct research on drones and 3-D printing technology.
The drones and 3D-printing lab include 4 sub-laboratories: the Electronics Lab, the Software Lab, the Mechanical Lab, and the Prototype Lab. The project will also include an outdoor testing facility. The Electronics Lab will conduct electrical design and repair services for drones that can be used by R&D staff, and DEWA employees. The Software Lab will develop and provide DEWA with innovative products, research, and educational solutions.
Earlier this year, Dubai proclaimed that 25 percent of all buildings in the city will be 3-D printed by 2030. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, CEO of DEWA, says these historic 3-D constructions are part of the city’s “3D Printing Strategy.”
“The construction of the 3D-printed lab ... reflects our ongoing efforts to achieve the directives of our wise government. The Dubai 3D Printing Strategy is a unique global initiative to use technology for the service of humanity, and promote the status of the UAE and Dubai as a leading hub for 3D printing technology by 2030,” said Al Tayer.
The concept of 4D printing isn't a new idea, but processes that use new types of environmental stimuli keep on appearing. 4D printing is usually defined as 3D printing with materials that change shape in response to light, heat, water, air pressure, or other factors. It usually combines 3D printing with shape-memory materials.
The latest is a new process developed by a team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Researchers there have 3D printed shape-shifting structures that can fold and unfold themselves, or expand and contract in size, when prompted by changes in electricity or heat. The primary shapes they created were printed with shape-memory polymer inks developed by the team using a direct-ink writing 3D printing process.
The KT-100 Katana from Rigaku Analytical Devices is said to be the only handheld alloy analyzer certified to strict MIL-STD-810G standards: the industry’s first drop-tested analyzer for metal and alloy identification in industrial environments.
The handheld, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer is applicable for metal fabrication, positive material identification in petrochemical plants and scrap metal sorting requiring fast, accurate and robust methods for alloy identification to promote profitability and product quality. The analyzer is designed for use in scrap yards, plant environments and fabrication shops, and features an IP54 rating for use in wet environments.
The KT-100 Katana is designed for on-the-spot metals classification, including aluminum grades, and features QuickID software. The analyzer offers auto surface preparation with its DrillDown feature and features an extended battery life. GPS enables instrument tracking.
Celebrated on the first Friday of October every year Manufacturing Day USA is celebrated nation wide. Although there is a twist to this, the day can be celebrated at any time so any day of the year can be Manufacturing Day, all events just need to be registered on the Manufacturing Day website.
There have been a total of 2,650 seperate events organised for 2016 which is a pretty good indication of how important these days are seen in motivating the next generation of manufacturers.
Industry Week Media's website features a number of items that are well worth a look at as is the ManufacturingDay website.
Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has today announced the creation of a new freshwater institute between NIWA and the University of Waikato.
Te Waiora, Joint Institute for Freshwater Management (NIWA and the University of Waikato) will be on the university’s Hamilton campus and involve iwi, national and international partners.
“This is a significant step forward in freshwater management in New Zealand, and will enhance our research capabilities and facilities to address future management of our freshwater resources and environments,” Mr Joyce says.
“The Joint Institute will be a world-leading centre for interdisciplinary freshwater research and teaching. It will build capability and capacity across the sciences, engineering, management, law, economics policy, mātauranga Māori and education, with the aim of delivering greater economic, social, cultural and environmental benefits from and for freshwater.
“This is the first time such an interdisciplinary approach has been taken, and it represents a significant change in how New Zealand’s freshwaters are studied and managed.”
The University of Waikato is New Zealand’s major provider of freshwater research in the tertiary sector and NIWA is New Zealand’s leading environmental science provider and home to The National Centre for Freshwater and Estuaries.
“NIWA and the University of Waikato’s capabilities and facilities are complementary. Combining their resources will enable a substantial lift in the quality of freshwater decision making and outcomes for New Zealand,” says Mr Joyce.
Research programmes will span river environments, lakes and wetlands and urban environments and the interactions between science, human behaviour, economics and policy. The Institute will work on assessing the values of ecosystem services provided by freshwater, plus the impacts of moving to higher quality standards for different water bodies.
“All projects will contribute to helping inform and shape strategies aimed at solving complex challenges in managing freshwater.”
Te Waiora will also identify new insights into Māori traditional rights and responsibilities in relation to water, and enhance public awareness and engagement in freshwater issues. The Institute will have a strong iwi focus, with one of the partners being Waikato-Tainui College for Research and Development.
Waikato Regional Council will fund a Rivers Chair for the Institute and also sit on the advisory board along with other key national and international partners.
The University and NIWA will provide funding over three years as an initial investment and Te Waiora will be housed in a new building within the NIWA complex on the university campus.
Palace of the Alhambra, Spain
By: Charles Nathaniel Worsley (1862-1923)
From the collection of Sir Heaton Rhodes
Oil on canvas - 118cm x 162cm
Valued $12,000 - $18,000
Offers invited over $9,000
Contact: Henry Newrick – (+64 ) 27 471 2242
Mount Egmont with Lake
By: John Philemon Backhouse (1845-1908)
Oil on Sea Shell - 13cm x 14cm
Valued $2,000-$3,000
Offers invited over $1,500
Contact: Henry Newrick – (+64 ) 27 471 2242