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FPT Industrial brings a new generation of energy at SMM 2024
The company will highlight its fixed speed G-Drive range for on-board power generators to power and satisfy hotel loads for pleasure and commercial applications.
Enabling dimensional measurements with an optical micrometer
The high-performance optoCONTROL 2700 compact LED micrometer from Micro-Epsilon delivers accurate non-contact measurements to meet the highest industrial demands.
ValTara debuts its PKR-Dual Delta Robot pick and place case packing cell
The PKR-Dual Delta Robot pick and place case packing cell is expected to offer fast, accurate and efficient case packing for a wide range of products.
AI Scientist autonomously conducts scientific research
The AI Scientist is reportedly capable of automating the long and involved process of scientific research and the writing of a research paper detailing the findings and process used.
Small line size air/gas flow meter is remote mountable in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations
The meter offers a remote mountable, space-saving configuration that solves piping layout issues in potentially hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations crowded with equipment.
Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS
The collaborative robotics developer will unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at the trade show, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures.
New soft drone snatches objects in mid-air
Inspired by birds that can easily grab and carry prey to various locations, the new drone can accurately identify and capture objects of different shapes and sizes due to its advanced perception system and soft gripper.
New AI system detects flooded roads in real time
The automated data fusion framework -- OpenSafe Fusion -- reportedly leverages current individual reporting mechanisms and public data sources to detect changing road conditions amid urban flooding.
Industrial energy demand and management
Review the sources and uses of energy in the industrial sector, and opportunities available to curb energy consumption.
OGP announces enhancements to Shapegrabber automated 3D laser scanning systems
The new software offers both advanced features and ease of use functionality to ShapeGrabber systems, making metrology-class 3D scanning easier than ever.
Spotting cyberattacks before they start
Together, researchers from these universities have built a chatbot that analyzes sentiment on social media sites — such as X (formerly known as Twitter) — to determine potential cyberthreats.
Monitoring how PV can drive electric mobility
This monitoring system tracks the effect of photovoltaic (PV) energy production on the electric vehicle driving range.
First certified robotic energy supply system for dry cleanrooms developed by Igus
This is the first robot energy supply system with a certification for dry cleanrooms from Fraunhofer IPA for ISO Class 4-5.
Rechargeable batteries for grid-scale energy storage
Explore how rechargeable batteries are becoming increasingly crucial for grid-scale energy storage.
MAXXDRIVE gear units deliver powerful performance for demanding applications
These industrial gear units from NORD Drivesystems deliver significant output torques, quiet operation and long service life for heavy-duty industrial applications.
Silver nitrate and pH: A key to solar cell efficiency
Follow these best practices to ensure accurate measurement of silver nitrate pH during the design of solar cells.
Checking up on ChatGPT (and other LLMs)
What efforts are being conducted to distinguish real content from fake content and what can we look out for to detect AI-generated content from human-generated content? Follow along as GlobalSpec attempts to answer those questions.
Quick release devices for any application
The excellent versatility of Vlier quick release devices makes them suitable for applications in virtually every industry.
Cablevey's new metal-detectable cables for food safety
Designed for enhanced safety and seamless integration into existing systems, these cable assemblies provide a reliable and durable solution to ensure contaminant-free food processing.
High precision machining of hard materials
Discover the expertise of INSACO for precision machining and polishing parts from all technical ceramics, sapphire, glass and quartz.