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Logic Robotics launches autonomous pallet for rail-to-road cargo transfer
The Logic Pallet system combines autonomous pallet movement with digital monitoring to automate the transfer of goods between railcars and trucks.
Asahi Kasei's pre-doping trick boosts battery density 10%
New lithium carbonate additive counters capacity loss in silicon anodes, promising longer-lasting EV and robotics batteries without retooling existing production lines.
MOTIACT mechatronic grippers offer flexibility and precision
The series is ideal for performing precise, consistent and accurately monitored gripping operations for moving parts, pallets and chucks in and out of CNC machines and automated work cells.
Grip what others leave behind
Schmalz is expanding its portfolio with the finger gripper mGrip Basic and the control module SRCU Basic.
SLX Digit vise designed for automated quick jaw changes
The hydraulic long-stroke vise features integrated sensor technology that is built for automated quick jaw changes.
Carbon-based coating from KSB delivers longer pump operating life
NoriResist is a diamond-like carbon coating designed for wastewater and process engineering applications and for use with hydraulic components such as impellers, wear plates, discharge covers, casing wear rings and impeller wear rings, as well as to the casings of close-coupled pumps.
Fully automated jaw changes with SMW Autoblok’s KNCS-matic chucks
The KNCS-matic is designed for automatic quick jaw changes by conventional industrial robots.
New wearable sensor warns users of environmental hazards
The wearable patch, which features miniature sensors, can detect environmental hazards like dangerous gases or heavy metals present in water.
UNIMOTION introduces new ironless LMLA motors
The primary benefits include extremely high precision, high dynamics, the absence of cogging force and no attractive force between the motor and the magnetic plate.
Researchers develop new technique for detecting plastic landmines
The developers of the new technique explained that ground-penetrating radar, magnetometry and electromagnetic induction are less effective at detecting plastic mines than detecting those that are derived from metal.
New autonomous technology streamlines naval mine detection and disposal
SIGURD’s developers believe that AUVs could be used to shorten that process with operators deploying the system directly into contested waters.
OnLogic launches “Edge AI Excellence Awards” to celebrate real-world industrial AI innovation
The competition invites innovators, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers and end users who have successfully deployed edge AI applications built using Intel-powered hardware from OnLogic.
How smart interfaces and connectivity are powering telehealth-ready medical devices
Healthcare providers are able to monitor physiological data continuously while patients remain at home or go about their normal daily routines, extending care beyond the limited snapshots collected during in-person clinical visits.
Fast-tracking reliability testing in production
A food and beverage packaging machinery manufacturer has implemented a structured Reliability Growth Program supported by HBK’s ReliaSoft Weibull++ software to improve complex machinery performance.
Tunneling beneath Gothenburg
HBK engineering intelligence safeguards one of Sweden's largest transport infrastructure projects.
NORD serves up sweet energy and cost savings for industrial bakeries
Specialized drive technology engineered for the bakery industry maximizes uptime, adheres to strict hygiene rules and significantly reduces total cost of ownership.
Open days at Arburg in Radevormwald and Rednitzhembach
The common theme at the recent open house events was the presentation of the electric Allrounder Trend.
The current situation: Electric motor failures
Bad enough for a basic, last generation electric motor, modern equipment is more complicated.
MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units provide reliable operation for heavy-duty applications
These industrial gear units deliver high-torque solutions and flexible integration to handle the toughest jobs.
A rare opportunity for a magnet revolution
The demand for rare-earth magnets for electric motors in cars, robotics and industrial machinery is high, but supply chain logistics are slacking with bottlenecking, trade issues and transportation delays.