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Hollow cone liquid nozzle for cooling and washing uses
The liquid atomizing spray nozzles provide a hollow cone spray pattern for pressurized liquids.
Compact hexapod for precise 6-DOF motion
The six degree-of-freedom (DOF) positioning system provides precise translation in the X, Y and Z directions and rotation around each of these axes.
Trexon acquires Power Connector Inc.
The acquisition adds custom interconnect solutions for tactical communication applications to the growing engineered products division portfolio.
Seegrid and Applied Intuition partner to create warehouse robot simulations
The partnership will reportedly enable Seegrid to quickly validate product innovations in more environments and use cases across the supply chain than is possible with manual testing.
Contactless condition monitoring for bus cables
i.Sense CF.D sensors from Igus use high-frequency technology to detect defects in bus and data cables, preventing expensive system downtimes.
Video: Gecko-inspired FarmHand can grip grapes, tomatoes
Scientists from Stanford University’s Biomimetics and Dextrous Manipulation Lab have developed a robotic hand featuring a gecko-like grip.
Watch labor shortages introduce pharmaceutical struggles
A survey completed in Ohio found that 60% of workers felt that their workload was forcing them to perform their duties unsafely or ineffectively.
Video: Cable entry plates for food processing and packaging
The plates are designed to route and seal cables without connectors (from 3.2 mm to 20.5 mm in diameter) in limited spaces.
Compact AC multidrive reduces cabinet sizes and costs
The drive footprint is reduced by up to 50% compared to traditional single drive modules.
Video: Wall-climbing bot promises to reduce workplace accidents
To determine if the robot can successfully climb vertical walls, researchers from both the University of Warwick and HausBots performed electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) testing.
Berkshire Grey launches robotic product sortation solution
The RPS systems autonomously pick, sort and pack millions of items a month with higher speed and throughput while increasing fulfillment by up to two times without adding labor.
Reimagine fluid handling with the new Masterflex MasterSense L/S peristaltic pump
This pump is ideal for research and process with flow-driven technology that supports precision dispensing.
Ulbrinox receives IATF 16949:2016 accreditation
The certification focuses on quality in specific ways and in all facets of the automotive market.
Compact sanitary mixers upgraded for diverse applications
Applications include blending liquids, dissolving or suspending solids, reactions, fermentation, crystallization, high shear mixing with size reduction, or stirring.
Disc couplings for test, measurement and inspection systems
The couplings can accommodate all forms of misalignment, making them well suited to the requirements of test, measurement and inspection systems.
Video: Compact brushless DC motors deliver battery-driven automation
The motors are ideal for automated guided vehicle and automated mobile robot applications.
DVIGear introduces HyperLight mini DisplayPort 1.4 cables
The cables are designed for use in mission critical applications where image quality and long-term reliability are paramount.
Fujifilm survey reveals lack of awareness about environmental impact of data storage solutions
Research highlights the need to address increased energy consumption and carbon emissions from data centers.
Video: Firgelli Automations targets robotics and linear motion industries with externally adjustable electric linear actuator
The actuators feature a patent-pending mechanical limit switch device, providing end users with unprecedented flexibility.
Video: IKEA Bot gets a touch-sensitive makeover
The new Force Sensor Robust Compliance Control software will enable other touch-sensitive tasks such as assembly, polishing, sanding and fine manipulation, which had previously been carried out by humans.