Keywords: Hexapod machine (5941043890).jpg Virtual reality environments are increasingly used in industry to realistically simulate new manufacturing processes before they are tried on the factory floor Here NIST mechanical engineer Joseph Falco uses a virtual reality immersive environment to simulate use of a hexapod machine tool Octahedral hexapod machine tools represent the first major departure in machine tool design in nearly a century The machines use an unusual support system technology that provides superior versatility stiffness speed and accuracy Courtesy of NIST photo by Kathie Koenig Simon Disclaimer Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST Use of NIST Information These World Wide Web pages are provided as a public service by the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST With the exception of material marked as copyrighted information presented on these pages is considered public information and may be distributed or copied Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested https //www flickr com/photos/usnistgov/5941043890/ Hexapod machine 2005-04-25 11 02 https //www flickr com/people/63059536 N06 National Institute of Standards and Technology PD-USGov National Institute of Standards and Technology https //flickr com/photos/63059536 N06/5941043890 2016-09-07 02 30 54 United States Government Work Uncategorized 2016 October 30 |