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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. exhibiting latest robotic solutions and automation technologies at PACK EXPO 2024
The company will demonstrate new and existing automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods, life sciences customers and original equipment manufacturers.
Tungsten carbide: A path to replace chrome plating on work rolls
Linde's EXOGARD process improves economics for replacing chrome plating with its EXOFILM and EXOSHIELD family of coatings.
NORD Drivesystems presents complete packaging drive solutions at PACK EXPO
NORD’s drive solutions for the packaging industry focus on high-efficiency, reliability, and precision for primary packaging, secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging and higher-level applications.
Guidelines cover AI use in the nuclear sector
High-level principles for deploying AI in this realm while maintaining adequate safety and security form the core of a document prepared by U.K., U.S. and Canadian nuclear regulators.
Dynamic Conveyor to showcase modular, sustainable and low maintenance conveyors at PACK EXPO International 2024
These systems are engineered to minimize maintenance requirements while maximizing productivity, ensuring that production lines run smoothly and efficiently.
Servo motors growing smarter and more efficient than ever with IO-Link Wireless enhancements
The integration of CoreTigo’s TigoAir 2 embedded system-on-module into Siboni’s servo motors is a leap forward in intelligent motion control solutions.
Ethernet/IP concurrent connections for critical applications now available with CIP safety
Concurrent connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes.
Harvesting electricity from room temperature heat
An organic thermoelectric generator taps the relatively low energy available from room temperature, without the need for a heat gradient.
Real Time Automation launches IntraVUE for more secure, higher performance and more efficient production control networks
IntraVue automatically detects all Ethernet-connected devices and assembles them into a connection tree map of the physical layer network infrastructure to bolster network cybersecurity.
Impact of traceability systems on food safety and supply chain transparency
In food safety, traceability is particularly important for quickly identifying the source of contamination, enabling swift corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
NORD overhead conveyor drives: Space-saving, reliable performance for conveying systems
The drives feature heavy-duty construction and an output mounting flange and shaft for easy drop-in replacement of industry-standard footprints.
New AI-driven system improves manufacturing speed, quality
University of Virginia researchers created a way to optimize manufacturing systems, thus improving both speed and quality while also reducing waste.
How chains and sprockets work together in power transmission
Sprockets play a crucial role in the transfer of power and motion in mechanical systems. There is a whole branch of engineering mathematics dealing with this topic.
Nasal spray protects against flu, pneumonia, COVID-19
The new spray, dubbed Pathogen Capture and Neutralizing Spray (PCANS), was developed using ingredients from the FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database (IID) and Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) list.
German orchestra conducted by three-armed robot
The conducting robot was trained to recognize beat time and indicate dynamics while its different arms move independently of each other.
Big power potential from micronuclear battery
This small nuclear battery is reported to be 8,000 times more efficient than its predecessors.
Lyten plans to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory in Nevada
At full capacity, the facility near Reno, Nevada, will produce up to 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries annually.
Tolomatic expands RSX high-force actuator line with new models
The new high-force actuators enable easy replacement of traditional hydraulics to eliminate leaks and improve system performance across many industries.
Emerson expands automation portfolio with Afag feeding and handling solutions
Afag's feeding and handling solutions will now be integrated into Emerson’s extensive automation portfolio.
Forecasting tool maximizes solar system performance
The artificial intelligence-powered platform sheds light on how future climate conditions will impact the future performance of photovoltaic plants.