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Video: DoraSorter helps FedEx drive smart logistics
DoraSorter sorts parcels, weighing up to 10 kg each, according to destination via an onboard barcode scanner. It also features a drawer-shaped gripper that seamlessly connects with the conveyor belt.
Robot performs surgery on pig tissue
According to the researchers, the STAR performed the laparoscopic surgery on four animals in the lab.
Drone deters pigeons from rooftops
The system consists of a base station featuring a high-resolution pan-tilt-zoom camera that surveys rooftops for pigeon activity. Once such activity is detected, a drone is dispatched to discourage the pigeons from hovering and gathering.
Video: Robotic spine system optimizes surgical implant selection
A robotic replica of the human spine can shed light on the effects of surgical interventions prior to an operation.
Video: Planetary drives for design flexibility in tracked, wheeled and winch applications
The new drives offer output torque ratings from 80 kNm to 130 kNm.
Sensor tests assure safe travel in fog
Fog chamber tests of sensors are underway to improve travel safety for drones and other autonomous aircraft.
Tool improves solid waste management efficiency and costs
A life-cycle optimization framework economically and efficiently addresses the varied facets of solid waste and sustainable materials management.
Hygienic environment robots to be demonstrated at IPPE
The robots demonstrated during the expo will include Stäubli’s TS2-60 HE and TX2-90 HE six-axis robots.
Video: New shafted miniature encoder for small spaces
The high resolution encoder is about 40% smaller than the company's next smallest shafted encoder.
First digital safety system upgrade for the US nuclear power sector
Limerick Generating Station in Pennsylvania will become the first U.S. nuclear power plant to upgrade to a fully digital safety system.
Magswitch introduces magnetic gripping cobot
The integrated sensing technology can be used to determine or confirm that the proper part is picked. The parts are taught to the tool through a simple learning process.
Smart recycling equipment learns to identify plastic types
A new solution offers scope for rapid, precise identification and separation of 12 different varieties of plastic on recycling facility conveyor belts.
Learn the difference: Rated pressure, overpressure and burst pressure
It is not uncommon to come across the risk of excessive pressure or overpressure within the pneumatic or hydraulic network of equipment, especially in facilities with a high degree of automation.
Video: Hydrogen blending project operational in Canada
Renewable hydrogen is now being injected into a natural gas distribution network to reduce the fuel’s carbon footprint in Ontario Province.
The smart grid and cybersecurity issues
New cybersecurity concerns, particularly in the areas of smart grid privacy and connection, are emerging. Intelligent solutions are on the way.
IIot-based smart factory first of its kind
Lockheed Martin’s Lufkin facility is making strides in smart manufacturing after announcing they, along with Aegis Software, have connected key SMT machines using the IPC-CFX standard.
Case study: Actuators aid ultrafiltration processes
A water treatment plant in Texas has installed hundreds of Rotork’s K-TORK rotary vane actuators for use in its ultrafiltration system.
Challenges for electric motors in cold climates
Surprisingly, one of the most prominent risks to motors in cold weather is overheating.
Automated quality inspection solution for fasteners
Robotic quality inspection is improving productivity and containing manufacturing costs for a U.K.-based producer of fastener equipment.
Robot that extracts scorpion venom receives patent
The VES-4 is expected to automate the dangerous task of milking scorpions of their venom, which reportedly has proven effective as an immunosuppressant and as an antimalarial drug.