HEADLINES ARCHIVE
From exceptionally quiet to extremely robust: Flexible planetary gearhead family
The GPT gear series was developed for particularly high torques, and up to six planets per stage enable a shorter overall length and thus more power in the smallest of spaces.
Emerson to exhibit technologies that enhance machine performance, accelerate OEM time to market at Automate 2026
Emerson will present its latest high-quality, fit-for-purpose pneumatic and electric technologies and handling systems.
Tolomatic to showcase advanced motion solutions at Automate 2026
Highlights will be electric and servo linear actuators as automation solutions to replace legacy hydraulic systems, providing benefits including improved performance, maintenance and operational data capture.
New AI system maps building fires, redirects occupants to safety
The device, dubbed Safe Step, can reportedly be used with electronic displays to show whether an exit is safe to use.
CODESYS Corporation to exhibit advanced automation solutions at Automate 2026
Attendees can visit CODESYS Corporation at Booth #26030 to explore the latest developments in software-defined automation, virtual control, safety and artificial intelligence (AI)-supported engineering.
AI-powered occupancy detection system developed by team of researchers
According to its developers, the system offers operators live information on carriage occupancy, which enables them to better manage capacity and improve passenger distribution across trains.
Hiroshi Fujiwara and Robert Little selected for 2026 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards
Robotics industry’s most prestigious honor recognizes global leadership and real-world applications advancing automation.
Automate 2026 brings popular Humanoid Robot Forum and NVIDIA-sponsored Humanoid Robot Pavilion to show
The third annual Humanoid Robot Forum as well as a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion will be featured as part of Automate, North America’s largest robotics and automation trade show.
AI and robotics leaders to headline Automate 2026
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) today announced the keynote lineup for Automate 2026, as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industrial automation.
AI reveals the invisible magnetic chaos wasting energy inside electric motors
A new AI-powered physics tool may help electric motors waste less energy by decoding their mysterious magnetic “maze” patterns.
Structural health monitoring systems for bridges and infrastructure
Not to be a fatalist, but even newly commissioned bridges and other recently realized infrastructure assets can suffer from hidden defects.
Deep learning versus continual learning for environmental control
Static models provide consistent, low-variance control under known conditions, while continual learning systems introduce flexibility at the cost of increased computational and operational complexity.
Innovative FAULHABER drive system for smart logistics
The DualGear drive system has been specifically designed for applications in conveyor belts as well as in compact wheel drives of autonomous logistics systems.
Inspired by armadillos: New soft robotic shell becomes rock-solid on demand
According to its developers, the structure automatically responds when it detects strain and it can be tuned to respond to anything that ranges from a delicate touch to a significant impact.
Welding distortion control in large fabricated structures
Fabricated buildings, followed by such engineering marvels as oil rigs and ships, receive thousands of welds, covering seams and structural joints across massive interconnected sections.
EmissionVision to automate advanced gas leak detection
This new workflow management platform simplifies adoption of advanced gas leak detection.
Emerson to showcase fit-for-purpose valves and regulators at Industrial Valve Summit 2026
Reliable valve piloting for faster and more efficient operations and explosion proof valve solutions for hazardous area compliance will be on display.
Empowering engineers with greater design flexibility and integrated steam system performance
These advanced fuel safety shut-off valve solutions were presented by Emerson at the 2026 American Boiler Manufacturers Association (ABMA) BOILER Expo.
Arburg at Plastpol 2026: Allrounder Trend to be seen in Poland for the first time
On display: an Allrounder 1800 e Trend with a Multilift Select -- a linear robot system that produces spatulas -- and the automated hybrid Allrounder 470 H producing drinking cups.
Extended bonnets from MPI go deep
These bonnets are deployed when a valve or gate must be operated from a distance above, due to structural, buried or submerged conditions.