Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Keyless shaft locking bushings feature new hydraulic quick connectors

    The bushing provides a robust hub-shaft connection in the most challenging operating environments while providing high torque and high radial load capacity.

  • Compact, low-noise gearboxes for high loads

    These gearboxes are up to 10 dB quieter than conventional, straight-geared metal gearboxes.

  • Advanced septic nitrogen sensor is successfully field tested

    The device provides real-time information on the amount of nitrogen in wastewater.

  • Embed confidence into your machine

    The Pressure Mapping Software Development Kit (SDK) provides access to Tekscan’s software API to integrate interface pressure mapping technology into your machine’s UI.

  • Video: Maritime companies join forces to automate MOB rescues

    The unmanned vessels could cut rescue times significantly.

  • Autonomous Directional Drilling introduced by Schlumberger

    Downhole automation encourages new levels of well construction performance while reducing emissions.

  • Video: Data-driven testing gives startups ability to fail and succeed faster

    Startups that use a series of randomized controlled trials to test options for product features are more successful, on average, than those that don’t.

  • Oriental Motor expands PKP stepper motor series

    The center shaft spur gear features increased torque and a larger shaft for greater radial load but without a larger frame size.

  • Digital innovations in water utility management

    Since the water industry is suffering from a shortage of experienced workers, an AI network of knowledge may be the solution to ensuring problems are addressed as quickly as possible.

  • HBK launches new LDS shaker system

    By introducing flexibility with different test scenarios while also maintaining many alternative energy-saving options, overall performance costs drop significantly.

  • NBK's new series: Auto-positioning units dramatically improve setup work

    NBK added new models of auto-positioning units: EPU-series and it is controlled with EtherNet/IP and Modbus RTU, not only CC-LinkTM.

  • Video: Natural hazard notification system engineered for IAEA

    The system will alert the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of floods, wildfires and other natural hazards that could potentially affect nuclear sites.

  • Video: Amazon introduces its Astro home robot

    So-named for the popular animated series' dog, Astro can help with tasks in the home.

  • M8 snap-in cable connectors simplify safe signal transmission in sensor-actuator applications

    Featuring snap-in quick locking, the cable connectors are ideal in applications requiring reliable signal transmission and subject to installation space constraints.

  • Video: Green submarine designed for UK maritime sector

    A green submarine design project has been?named?as?one of?55 winning projects of a £23 million ($32.8 million) U.K. government-funded R&D competition.

  • Urban air quality monitoring on the move

    A pickup truck has been equipped with atmospheric research instruments to study urban microclimates.

  • Drop-in motor solution for robotics applications

    The compact frameless brushless motors are machine wound with bondable magnet wire for superior dependability.

  • Shape-morphing battery stretches like a snake

    The stretchable battery mimics the design and flexibility of snake scales.

  • Inspection robot designed for the oil and gas industry

    Magneto-EX promises to keep human inspectors safe from hazardous environments.

  • Digitization turns 50-year-old Wabtec plant into smart super facilities

    Keeping up with the evolving demands of a transforming operation facilities market requires ongoing strategic investments.

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