Automation and Control

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  • Intelligent and reliable condition monitoring with IO-Link made simple

    The type VV vibration sensor is designed to monitor industrial machines under difficult operating conditions. It can detect and alert you to problems before they affect your production availability.

  • Watch the hot fire test of NASA’s largest launch rocket

    The largest rocket component constructed by NASA fired its four RS-25 engines successfully for 8 minutes and 19 seconds.

  • Watch as a wheelchair is controlled by a user's gaze

    RoboEye is guided by gaze.

  • Quantum computer testbed is open access

    An open access quantum computing testbed is now available to researchers.

  • Rotork launches its Intelligent Asset Management system

    Rotork recently revealed its new Intelligent Asset Management system, a cloud-based management system for intelligent actuators and flow control equipment.

  • Watch robots speed wind turbine manufacturing

    Robots cut the time needed to place powerful magnets in electrical generators from one hour to just 55 seconds.

  • Well completion company launches automated equipment health monitoring and control

    FTS International Inc. has used MachineIQ (MIQ) in partnership with KCF Technologies on an active hydraulic fracturing site.

  • Video: Going up: Kelp elevator boosts biofuel production

    The system boosts biomass yield by moving kelp to maximize exposure to both sunlight and nutrients.

  • Smart turbines to produce green energy via tidal water power

    New turbines could potentially generate green electricity.

  • GF Piping Systems introduces its NeoFlow pressure regulating valve

    GF Piping Systems introduces its NeoFlow pressure regulating valve (PRV).

  • Underwater drone promises to automate oil and gas pipeline maintenance

    Underwater drone to automate oil and gas pipeline maintenance.

  • Consolidated launches the first dual media certified safety relief valve

    Consolidated, a Baker Hughes subsidiary, has revealed its new 1900 series DM spring loaded SRV with patented trim.

  • Video: Refrigerant information app from the UN

    The information and identification tool covers ozone depleting substances and other refrigerant gases.

  • Wearable sensor issues an alert when it detects inactivity

    The wearable sensor keeps the wearer from inactivity.

  • Cables as seismic sentinels for submarine earthquakes

    A method to use existing underwater telecommunication cables to detect earthquakes was demonstrated.

  • NuPort Robotics to conduct self-driving middle-mile truck project

    The pilot will focus on short haul shuttle runs semi-tractor trailers make between distribution centers.

  • Video: HyperloopTT unveils 16 ft safety vacuum valves

    These are world’s first hyperloop safety valves developed.

  • How to specify, install and maintain linear guide rail systems for factory automation

    As with any component subject to the continuous rigors of industrial operation, guide rail systems must be properly specified and installed, then maintained once in use.

  • Ultimaker expands commitment to equip young women pursuing STEM careers

    The 3D printing solutions developer provides its technology to the America Makes program to increase female representation in engineering.

  • Autonomous trucking startup to use Nvidia’s Drive SoC

    Plus plans to roll out its next generation system in 2022.

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