Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Watch a FRESH approach to 3D bioprinting

    The technology has been used to produce the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model.

  • NASA preps for first Martian drone helicopter flight

    The planned flight will take place no sooner than April 8.

  • Vertical farming automation could strengthen food supply chain

    Automating certain tasks in vertical farming could mean a stronger, more efficient food supply chain.

  • Differentiating local from global sources of plutonium pollution in soil

    Such differentiation can help inform decisions concerning nuclear legacies, particularly the clean-up of contaminated land.

  • Accelerate data-driven smart operations for maximum value and reduced risk

    Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is going full throttle – increasing connectivity, generating data and unlocking potential like never before. Explore how to capitalize on the full power of this data.

  • 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.

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