Automation and Control

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  • Infographic: The state of autonomous vehicle safety

    This infographic shows that autonomous vehicles have "miles" to go if they are expected to reach performance parity with human drivers.

  • 5 reasons why autonomous autos probably won't take over UK streets any time soon

    The U.K. government has launched a consultation on driverless cars, ahead of on-the-road trials of the vehicles next year. But ten years on, and with self-driving cars increasingly common in the U.S. and China, significant obstacles still stand in their way in the U.K.

  • Gantner Instruments releases GI.bench 2025 update: 20 times faster data, smarter testing

    The new release delivers up to 20 times faster data throughput, streamlined configuration and enhanced automation, helping engineers complete test setups in less time while capturing higher-quality data.

  • Rose-petal inspired sensors lead to softer, skin-friendly biosensors

    The engineers drew inspiration from the wetting behavior of rose petals, which attract small amounts of water yet repel it as soon as a threshold is exceeded.

  • Allrounder More 2000: Multi-component injection molding of 2C dominoes

    Dominoes produced by an Allrounder More 2000 will be packed by a Multilift V 30 linear robotic system as gifts for K 2025 attendees.

  • New 170 W Ecofit EC motor: More cooling power and efficiency for every application

    The increased power rating offers a higher-performance, more energy-efficient air movement solution.

  • FPT Industrial powers up for the Genoa International Boat Show with Naval Motor Botti

    Visitors will have the chance to discover a selection from FPT Industrial’s marine line-up.

  • Software elevates oil sector performance

    The digital twin process simulation system is designed to deliver advanced optimization with the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the refining and petrochemical industries.

  • Igus to showcase affordable palletizing cobot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

    The Fairino FR20 features a robust 20 kg payload capacity and 1,854 mm reach with six degrees of freedom.

  • Diener Precision Pumps launches Exacta Series variable dispense pump: Precision, flexibility and customization for critical applications

    The pump provides accurate, repeatable dosing with the flexibility of varying the dispensed volume with a simple command.

  • Allrounder Cube 1800: Efficient cube technology for multi-colored caps

    The production cell is equipped with a space-saving Agilus six-axis robot, which removes molded parts and deposits them on a conveyor belt in an automated process.

  • Aerial robots use AI to monitor, map wildfire smoke

    The team used a swarm of AI-guided aerial robots to capture several angles of the smoke plumes to build 3D reconstructions and analyze flow patterns.

  • Glide-Line unveils custom-engineered Zero Contact Zoned Conveyor for heavy-duty applications

    The system eliminates product collision entirely while significantly improving efficiency and reducing wear and tear on the conveyor.

  • Makers of new robotic applications should have thoughtful conversations with gear manufacturers

    Between advanced industrial robots, collaborative systems that bridge the gap between man and machine, and advanced robot designs including humanoids that fully integrate into society, it is hard to fathom the ways in which new robotics solutions will transform everyday life.

  • COMAU highlights the potential of AI to promote the development of the industrial system at ETFA 2025

    Comau presented its vision on the strategic use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the manufacturing sector at the recent event.

  • AI turns security cameras into instant fire detectors

    The system can analyze video footage and identify fires within 0.016 seconds per frame, possibly offering critical extra minutes for both evacuation and emergency response.

  • Strategic IT/OT convergence for a secure digital future

    Industry has historically relied on two separate, specialized networks: the office IT network and the industrial OT network. The IT network, the backbone of modern business operations, manages data, facilitates communications like email and voice over IP (VoIP), enables video conferencing and supports Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

  • The monumental engineering behind London’s $25 billion Elizabeth line

    By the numbers, the underground railway link, aka The Crossrail Project, adds 26 miles (42 km) of new tunnel under Central London Eight Herrenknecht TBMs (Tunnel Boring Machines) took charge of tunnel cutting duties.

  • Compact powerhouses with versatile configurability

    FAULHABER offers the new GXR series 1437 with copper-graphite commutation, and precious-metal-commutated motors of the proven SXR series in sizes 1424 and 1437.

  • Clippard launches PHV Series Booster Valve

    The valve delivers exceptional high-flow performance in a compact, pressure-piloted design.

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