HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Photoelectric system design and the advantages of a distributed system
A photoelectric system uses visible or infrared light to perform a variety of functions in both industrial and commercial applications, such as measuring distance or detecting the presence or absence of one or more objects.
Researchers hope to put a cork in wine fraud
A molecular fingerprinting technique based on fluorescence spectroscopy offers a fast, simple method of authenticating wine.
NASA to develop autonomous systems for air taxis with Wisk
The partnership will address challenges to safety and contingency management.
Video: Vacuum conveyors fit additive manufacturing needs
The Piab premium steel grade piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor technology is well suited to solve challenges related to additive manufacturing.
Flying car hub to launch in 2025 in central Florida
Startup Lilium is working with a construction company on the first Vertiport.
BP Wind Energy selects Power Factors as its technical asset management platform
The software solution seamlessly links operational events to work orders, inventory and contracts for smarter dispatch, repair and reporting.
Reduce vehicle noise and vibrations with iglide® plastic bearings
Discover what makes self-lubricating iglide® plastic bearings perfect for reducing squeaking, rattling and vibrations inside vehicles.
Video: Virgin tests hyperloop with actual passengers
Two company employees traveled inside a pod at Virgin’s Las Vegas test site.
Video: Cybersecurity solutions developed for electric utilities
Two web-based tools are designed to assess and mitigate threats inside and outside a utility’s firewall.
NASA readies system to send samples back from Mars
The campaign would require three spacecraft working in conjunction with the European Space Agency.
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.