Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Glide-Line launches heavy-duty roller chain conveyor system for large, high-weight products

    The new system is engineered to accumulate loads up to 700 kg (1,540 lbs) — making it ideal for moving home appliances, furniture assemblies, automotive components, garage door parts and more.

  • Triple-frac boosts Permian oil output

    New advances offer the opportunity to frac three wells at once, allowing Chevron to complete 25% of its Permian Basin wells in this manner during 2024.

  • Quantic Wenzel achieves AS9100D certification for aerospace quality management system

    Certification reinforces the ability to meet stringent customer requirements and deliver consistent, ultra-low phase noise frequency control and timing products.

  • World premiere Allrounder 475 V: Small footprint, high clamping force

    The new vertical machine from Arburg can be used flexibly and looks predestined for both manual and automated overmolding of inserts.

  • Thermal flow meter improves natural gas pipeline booster station flare unit monitoring

    The meter offers highly accurate and repeatable gas flow measurement in hazardous areas to assist in compliance with environmental mandates.

  • NORD to showcase reliable, scalable packaging solutions at PACK EXPO

    See the portfolio of NORD gear units, electric motors and electronic control products that form complete, modular solutions that handle the packaging needs of today and tomorrow.

  • Modular, hybrid, adaptable: Connectors get flexible

    The trend in consumer electronics tends to be all-in-one packages that minimize the potential for user interference. But for many platforms and systems, a more modular approach and multi-function components is still essential.

  • AGILOX heads west, debuts new AMR at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

    The event will see the North American launch of the new AGILOX OFL, an omnidirectional autonomous stacker that handles loads up to 800 kg/1,760 lbs and lifts them up to 1.2 m/ 47 in.

  • Applied material science in robotics: The engineering of protective covers

    Material choices, design considerations and performance benefits across applications to extend lifespan, reduce downtime and meet industry standards.

  • Solving screw fastening challenges for machine builders

    Add fastener handling and installation expertise to integration teams by working with a company that specializes in fastening automation.

  • Passive radiative cooling in HVAC retrofit strategies

    In retrofit applications, the technology offers a low-maintenance way to lower peak demand and improve system efficiency.

  • Muratec USA to showcase the future of fabrication with automation powerhouse duo at FABTECH

    The company will demonstrate its latest advancements with a dynamic pairing: the MF30510HL combination punch press/fiber laser and the FG3015, an advanced sorting loader for intelligent parts handling.

  • Cosen to showcase cutting-edge sawing solutions at FABTECH Chicago 2025

    Experience live demonstrations and explore key models from Cosen’s wide range of cutting technologies.

  • New hydrogel adheres underwater, strong enough to hold 139 pounds

    The hydrogel material is capable of instant, strong and repeatable adhesion across diverse surfaces and underwater.

  • AI tool turns drone images into real-time disaster maps for emergency responders

    CLARKE relies on artificial intelligence (AI) and drone imagery to assess damage to buildings, roads and other infrastructure in mere minutes.

  • Solar drone soars for 3 days

    The drone completed 73 hours of live testing, culminating in the aircraft meeting energy balance parameters for extended flight operations.

  • Slingshot Aerospace debuts AI agent for spacecraft operations training

    The new simulation tool imitates satellite actions in training and simulation environments and is designed to learn and replicate tactics like space warfare maneuvers.

  • Magnetic micro-robot promises to dissolve kidney stones with less discomfort

    The robot strip is a 1 mm x 1 mm x 12 mm filament composed of a hydrogel and elastomer blend that is loaded with urease, which is an enzyme that can break down kidney stones, and that features a small magnet at one end.

  • Bio-based hydraulic fluids: Are they the future?

    Sensible or not, the road to sustainable fluid power transmission is hindered by several factors.

  • Amazon’s new robot has a sense of touch, but it’s not here to replace humans

    The inevitable question that always comes up is: will robots like this replace human workers? In fact, Vulcan is a good example of how robotics are being designed to work with people, not against them.

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