Automation and Control

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  • What to know about timing belt pulleys

    They are typically used in power transmission systems where maintenance of speed ratio and prevention of misalignment are important design considerations. Yet, many product designers and engineers are often plagued with challenges when designing efficient timing pulley systems.

  • AI boosts water desalination efficiency

    An artificial intelligence (AI)-based method streamlines graphene membrane design for reverse osmosis desalination applications.

  • 60 A micro-sized FlexPro servo drives from Advanced Motion Controls

    The small size is perfect for autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, portable devices, lab and warehouse automation and any other integrated design.

  • Disc couplings for test, measurement and inspection systems

    The couplings can accommodate all forms of misalignment, making them well suited to the requirements of test, measurement and inspection systems.

  • Inspired by nature: Robots

    Follow along as Engineering360 explores recent robotic systems — including robots that mimic dogs, fish and cockroaches — that have been inspired by nature.

  • Video: Compact brushless DC motors deliver battery-driven automation

    The motors are ideal for automated guided vehicle and automated mobile robot applications.

  • Mobile app tracks air quality via satellite imagery

    The app delivers the data needed to help different industrial sectors achieve carbon dioxide emission reduction and net zero goals.

  • Fujifilm survey reveals lack of awareness about environmental impact of data storage solutions

    Research highlights the need to address increased energy consumption and carbon emissions from data centers.

  • See a new lunar rover prototype

    The vehicle was jointly developed by Nissan Motor Co. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

  • Video: Firgelli Automations targets robotics and linear motion industries with externally adjustable electric linear actuator

    The actuators feature a patent-pending mechanical limit switch device, providing end users with unprecedented flexibility.

  • Video: Drilling for deep ice in Antarctica

    Researchers plan to collect the oldest continuous ice core in Antarctica and provide a record of the climate spanning some 1.5 million years.

  • Video: IKEA Bot gets a touch-sensitive makeover

    The new Force Sensor Robust Compliance Control software will enable other touch-sensitive tasks such as assembly, polishing, sanding and fine manipulation, which had previously been carried out by humans.

  • Team takes AI-based approach to 'listen' for signs of machine failure

    This acoustic anomaly detection approach could help manufacturers avoid unnecessary equipment replacement, reduce maintenance costs, improve work safety and increase equipment availability

  • New servo systems for motion control applications

    These brushless servo systems are fully digital and capable of covering a broad range of motion control applications.

  • Single pair Ethernet system makes buildings smarter

    The first complete single pair Ethernet system on the market has been launched by Switzerland-based R&M.

  • NASA awards Intuitive Machines lunar delivery contract

    Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander is headed toward the lunar swirl known as Reiner Gamma.

  • Monash team uses AI to fight crime

    AI is expected to strengthen law enforcement response times by autonomously capturing more from CCTV cameras, which are used all over.

  • Video: AI-powered platform maps sustainability from space

    Users can measure, report and address sustainability metrics for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and other sustainability issues.

  • AI tool lets users envision the future impact of climate change on their homes

    The system was trained on images from both real-life flooding and smog events and scenes manufactured by video game makers.

  • Video: Autonomous military vehicle featuring deployable drone introduced

    The fully autonomous, multi payload Rook can reportedly handle rough terrain both day and night, deliver supplies, evacuate casualties, track soldiers, conduct surveillance, function as a remote weapon system and form convoys with other Rooks.

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