Automation and Control

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  • Sundyne updates its vertical inline centrifugal pump

    Pump manufacturer Sundyne has recently enhanced its LMV 803Lr direct-drive, vertical inline centrifugal pump, which is designed to work with high flow rates.

  • MIT monolithically 3D prints a mini magnetic pump

    Scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT’s) Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) have 3D printed a miniature magnetically operated, valveless pump, all in one piece, or monolithically, but with different components and materials.

  • Blue-White Industries debuts metering pump that precisely doses harsh chemicals

    The Chem-Pro CD1 multi-diaphragm metering pump from Blue-White Industries offers uninterrupted pumping for gas-forming chemicals, such as peracetic acid or sodium hypochlorite.

  • Project aims to clean plastic from ocean seabed using connected autonomous vehicles

    Researchers from the Fraunhofer Center for Maritime Logistics and Services (CML) have developed an autonomous system for removing plastic waste from ocean seabeds.

  • Can sound predict ecosystem health?

    A recent study investigated how to monitor ecosystem health using audio recording and artificial intelligence.

  • Bucher introduces excavator pipe-rupture valve with flat design

    Bucher Hydraulics has designed its excavator pipe-rupture valve CFS-EF, or “CFS-Flat,” which is an extension of the company’s line of CFS pipe-rupture valves. The new flat design of the valve allows for installation on lift cylinders without a sandwich plate.

  • Norstat introduces multi-head valve connectors for fluid power and industrial uses

    Norstat Inc., a company that offers safety, automation and connectivity solutions for the industrial marketplace, has introduced its line of multi head valve connectors for the fluid power and industrial automation marketplace.

  • Elmo Motion Control launches new Platinum line of safe servo drives

    The Platinum line features ultra-fast EtherCAT networking and processing, delivering faster cycling and higher synchronization, with negligible jitters and near-zero latency.

  • An intelligent sequencing system for steam boilers

    The programmable logic controller-based boiler sequencing control system can sequence up to four boilers to ensure energy efficient operation and improve boiler longevity.

  • New high-resolution, high-torque miniature AC servomotors

    The micro direct drive rotary AC servomotors feature integrated high resolution incremental or absolute feedback devices in a compact unit.

  • Wika introduces new check valve

    A new model CV check valve from Wika, a measurement technology company, features a sealing system with a self-centering piston, which prevents backflow of liquid and gaseous media.

  • Spartan introduces new stepper valve

    Spartan Scientific, a manufacturer of fluid and pneumatic automation components, has introduced its STEP 12, a self-contained media separated electronic proportional flow control valve.

  • Meet SAM, Kaeser's Sigma Air Manager

    Have you met SAM? If your plant relies on compressed air for production, SAM's the friend you didn't know you needed. You should meet today.

  • Watch: Rapid COVID-19 assay is also portable

    A rapid COVID-19 molecular test and a portable instrument for reading results with a smartphone in 30 minutes could enable point-of-care diagnosis without laboratory equipment.

  • Manufacturer to automate blade-making

    Beijing-based robotics company Rokae is working with cutting tool manufacturer Zhang Xiao Quan to automate parts of knife and scissor blade manufacturing.

  • New eBook covers cables for factory automation

    The eBook guides engineers through the proper implementation of industrial-grade cables essential to a factory automation setting.

  • First public manned flying car flight takes place in Japan

    SkyDrive conducted a demonstration of its SD-03 flying car in a four-minute flight.

  • 3D sensor supports fully automated milking system

    The times when farmers would sit on a stool to milk the cows are over.

  • Portable sensor provides quick detection of lead in water

    The portable lab-on-a-chip eliminates the delays associated with water quality testing in conventional laboratory settings by returning results in minutes.

  • Alberta hyperloop project moves closer to reality

    Transportation startup TransPod signed an agreement to build an infrastructure project.

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