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The Adaptive DFS – the intelligent screwdriving system for lightweight construction joints
The patented adaptive assembly unit Adaptive DFS can prescribe and monitor the feed speed and feeding procedure. The data reported by the control modules enable the automatic recognition of penetration points.
Removing the barriers to electromechanical design automation
Current electro-mechanical designs have many challenges that can significantly increase design effort and time-to-market.
Video: Early detection of algal blooms with smartphone app
The mobile application provides access to algal bloom satellite data for over 2,000 of the largest lakes and reservoirs in the U.S.
WMFTG introduces its new sine pump
The Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) has added to its MasoSine Certa family of high-performance sine pumps with the Certa 800.
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.