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5 tips for implementing an integrated stepper linear actuator system
Stepper motors are commonly used to translate motion from rotary to linear. Selecting the right combination of electrical and mechanical components is complicated by the various options for precision positioning systems.
Water-hunting moon rover to get car-like LED headlights
NASA’s VIPER spacecraft will need it to explore the dark depths of the lunar surface.
Video: PAL-V’s flying car is now street legal
However, there are numerous tests left before the vehicle can be sold to consumers.
NASA contacts Voyager 2 for the first time since March
The only radio antenna that can command the 43-year-old spacecraft has been offline for 8 months.
Industry 4.0: New paradigm for an old adage
As part of what is known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or Industry 4.0, the IoT has the power to transform manufacturing and other industries with entirely new ways of thinking about problems.
Watch how a driving robot increases test cycle efficiency
An automated driving system developed by Horiba improves the efficiency of connected, autonomous, shared and electric vehicle testing.
Can the human body withstand the pressure and speeds of the hyperloop?
Researchers seek to test the effects before the transportation system goes live.
Electric trucks reduce carbon footprint by 87% in first month of service
Under a project with Oatly, Einride’s electric vehicles are running daily.
Construction data collection tech added to autonomous ‘Spot’ robot
A new strategic alliance combines Trimble’s data collection sensors and field control software with Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot platform’s autonomous mobility.
ABB processing and packaging robots showcased in virtual exhibition
With postponement of the 2020 Processing and Packaging Machinery Association show, ABB created a virtual exhibition stand demonstrating its latest products and solutions for processing and packaging applications.
Waymo and Daimler to build self-driving trucks
The first truck will be a new version of the Freightliner Cascadia combined with Waymo’s automated driving.
A compact multi-axis servo system with high power density
The modular multi-axis servo system is designed with one, two and three-axis modules in various sizes or power classes.
High speed, ultra precise spline drive digital rotating torque transducers
These units are well suited for a broad range of applications including both performance and endurance testing of small pumps, motors, servo motors, gearboxes and actuators.
Locomation completes Midwest self-driving trucking pilot project
The pilot involved two autonomous trucks delivering goods to areas in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Video: MIT’s autonomous Roboats can now carry people
Would you take a ride on a 2 meter robot boat?
Digital sensors: Lower maintenance costs with increased reliability
New technology and analytics are driving change in all industries. There are new opportunities and more options for sensors thanks to the advancement of Industry 4.0 and the industrial internet of things (IIoT).
Engineered plastic solutions for material handling automation
igus® offers a variety of innovative plastic solutions for pallet storage, retrieval machines, industrial trucks and more.
Video: Automated, compliant pH measurements
Learn how to improve productivity and meet regulatory requirements for pH measurements with this video.
A new motion control automation solution
A drag-and-drop, visual blocks based programming ensures simple programming for motion control automation application and supporting peripherals.
Watch: NASA spacecraft samples asteroid Bennu
The craft made a historic touchdown on Bennu, an asteroid 200 million miles from Earth.