Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Fiber optic imaging probe to advance nanoscale diagnostics

    A compact ultrasonic imaging tool can be deployed on the tip of a single optical fiber to visualize cell abnormalities in 3D within the body.

  • NASA to launch two probes to Venus

    The goal is to learn more about how the planet formed and why it is hostile to life.

  • E-nose sniffs out cancer

    A non-invasive diagnostic system combines artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect cancer.

  • Watch: Robotic advertising platform developed for high-traffic settings

    The autonomous robots will reach larger audiences.

  • Watch: Robot cell sorts 1,000 items an hour

    DoraSorter can sort as many as 1,000 objects an hour.

  • Sensor system takes temperature trends in Greenland glacier

    The fiber optic cable-based method provides a clearer picture of changes in the world's second largest ice sheet.

  • Video: World’s first power over Ethernet flowmeters

    Flowmeters with Ethernet connectivity increase simplicity, flexibility and reliability to operations in process automation while enhancing real-time visibility of data.

  • Video: Robotic finger could one day detect underground bombs

    The DiggerFinger sharp-tipped robot finger is equipped with active sensing to meet the challenge of identifying buried objects.

  • EBARA Pumps launches the EVMS-K

    EBARA has combined two of its prominent pump technologies to produce its new vertical multistage pump: the EVMS-K.

  • Servo drive delivers big impact in a small footprint

    Motor speeds in excess of 100,000 rpm can be achieved in many applications.

  • Video: Speeding medical diagnostics with 3D-printed devices

    Advanced diagnostic assays, such as the classic pregnancy and COVID-19 self-tests, can be produced quickly and at low cost.

  • Artificial cilia may power soft robots, microfluidic pumps

    Magnetically propelled, artificial cilia could potentially power climbing soft robots and microfluidic pumps.

  • Industry 4.0 the focus at Interwire 2021

    The show goes on for the longest running and largest wire and cable industry trade show in the Americas.

  • Watch as stair-climbing robot expertly traverses stairs

    Cassie can mount and descend stairs.

  • Watch this control concept drive electric motor efficiency

    The solution improves electric motor efficiency while reducing rare earth materials in battery electric vehicles.

  • Condux Tesmec introduces underground hydraulic puller

    The PL1750 hydraulic puller from Condux Tesmec is ideal for a wide range of underground pulling applications

  • Honeycomb-inspired robot performs delicate operations via pneumatic system

    Robotic arm features a honeycomb-like structure and a pneumatic network.

  • New Hydraulex Reman brand launched

    Hydraulex has launched Hydraulex Reman to deliver reman, repair and service solutions for original component manufacturer (OCM) hydraulic products.

  • Tiltable rotor sails to propel cargo vessel

    The wind energy-harnessing equipment is expected to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

  • Watch: Caging mechanism is incorporated into robotic hand

    Prototype robotic hand demonstrates improved dexterity.

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