Automation and Control

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  • Company automates filling and capping of cannabis oil

    The patented Dablicator Oil Applicator, manufactured by California's Jetty Extracts, is designed to precisely dispense cannabis oil, CBD, live resin and related products for various medical and adult use applications.

  • Robust 36 mm encoder from Wachendorff

    The encoders are suited for high pressure/steam jet cleaning and are specially designed for applications in harsh environments.

  • Advanced imaging pinpoints solar panel defects

    The imaging system could streamline inspection and keep solar panels operating efficiently.

  • Nanometer-level precision motion control solutions and applications

    If there is a discussion regarding high-level precision motion control, then the vast number of hexapod devices that are on the market today cannot be ignored. However, there is a lot of misinformation around these systems.

  • Video: Micro-flying robots with flapping wings developed by Bristol scientists

    Enhanced with a simplified flopping mechanism, the Bristol team is eyeing LAZA as the stepping-stone for future micro-flying robots capable of search and rescue, inspection and environmental monitoring tasks.

  • IIoT software platform designed to revolutionize pollution control management

    The industrial internet of things (IIoT) software platform is tailored for enhancing operational transparency and reporting capabilities for environmental pollution control equipment.

  • Tiny load switches power wearables and IoT devices

    Minute, ultra-low quiescent current load switch integrated circuits deliver huge performance improvements.

  • Video: New gripping solution seeks to improve automation in food processing

    According to its developers, the mGripAI, which relies on machine learning to understand objects, improves throughput, reduces maintenance and reduces food waste in the food processing space.

  • Yak-inspired robot designed for Chinese military

    In addition to being used for gathering tactical battlefield data, the researchers suggest that the robot can also be used to transport supplies such as munitions and food, and could even be equipped with weapons.

  • The military now recruiting drones

    No longer exclusive to the hobby industry, drones are proving their value in the military sector, serving as vehicles of transport, tools for surveillance and even weapons.

  • How the camel nose improves humidity sensor design

    A new type of durable, sensitive humidity sensor was engineered by taking a page from the moisture-detecting capabilities of the camel’s nose.

  • Single operator controls a swarm of 130 drones

    The drone swarm exercise, which was conducted both indoors and outdoors in an urban setting, was accomplished using both commercial off-the-shelf and custom-built hardware and software to ensure swarm autonomy.

  • NORD’s redesigned 100 frame asynchronous motors usher in a new era of modern engineering

    Redesigned 3 and 4 HP motors provide additional strength, stability and cooling advantages.

  • Video: CES 2022 award-winning disinfecting bot launched

    Using hospital-grade UVC light, the ADIBOT-A kills bacteria, viruses and fungi in indoor settings such as hospitals, schools and other high-traffic spaces. The ADIBOT-A is a build-out of last year’s stationary disinfecting ADIBOT iteration.

  • Greening up the factory: A guide toward sustainable manufacturing

    Discover important factors for companies to consider when devising a sustainability program.

  • Ava Robotics debuts its facilities security robot

    The Tyco Security Robot, which first made its debut as a concept robot in 2021 at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference, has made its commercial debut at Intersec Dubai 2022, an international global emergency services, security and safety conference.

  • Sensor puts biofuel-producing yeast in the spotlight

    A fluorescent biosensor can accelerate the development of yeast strains to produce branched-chain higher alcohols and advanced biofuels.

  • Researchers track food intake of nursing home residents using AI

    To develop the system, the researchers consulted personal support workers, dietitians and long-term care workers. The developers envision the technology being added to tablet computers already employed by front-line staff.

  • Video: Cornell scientist developing a robotic arm to feed those with spinal injuries

    Bhattacharjee suggests that the machine learning algorithms could personalize the process by teaching the robotic arm to learn a user’s preferences in terms of feeding, including bite transfer and bite acquisition.

  • Video: Pocket-sized tool for testing live fiber optics

    The handheld tester detects invisible near-infrared wavelengths used in fiber optic communications without the need for setup or interpretation of measurement readings.

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