Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • 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.

  • High reliability, durability and performance designed into every speed sensor

    Smith Systems® sensors are found on equipment that moves and has an engine or on equipment that creates power, all over the world.

  • Video: Benchtop industrial robot to improve pharmaceutical manufacturing

    Robot will take over repetitive tasks.

  • Watch: Robot lends a hand in strawberry fields

    The StrawBot automates some harvesting tasks.

  • Cross platform integration improves quality control for brands and retailers

    Cross platform integration allows brands and retailers to better manage quality control and supplier audit activities.

  • DC motor operation modes and speed regulation techniques

    Various modes of DC motor operation and the important ways to control motor speed are covered.

  • Keep critical crossbelt sorters up during peak times

    What if your crossbelt sorter had 100% availability with zero unplanned stops?

  • Passive sampling torpedo takes aim at wastewater-borne SARS-CoV-2

    The Torpedo Passive Sampler detects the virus responsible for COVID-19 in wastewater systems.

  • Watch: Moth-killing drones to protect greenhouse crops

    Moth-killing drones can distinguish good pests from bad.

  • Precise color recognition in industrial measurement tasks

    The color sensor CFO is used for color recognition and sorting in the production process.

  • How to reduce stepper motor noise and vibration in motion control

    Reducing the noise and vibration from stepper motors can increase their performance and lifespan.

  • Omron 'to free people from monotonous work' with new sensor

    New sensor will help to automate monotonous tasks.

  • Video: General Measure launches second generation intelligent bagging machine

    Process speed is increased, and a bag filler with single hopper can pack 1,000 pieces/hour.

  • Watch as severed swimming robots repair themselves

    Swimming robots demonstrate self-healing properties in the lab.

  • Video: Team of autonomous devices delivers data about hazardous environments

    The multi-robot, multi-sensor devices survey and sample potentially dangerous environments.

  • Trend energy usage over time to identify waste and inefficiencies

    What if you could lower your annual energy spending without significant capital investment?

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