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Monitoring device to detect lube oil degradation
The monitor is intended to enable owners to actively monitor the degradation and contamination of lube oil to better protect their industrial assets.
A servo drive, motor and controller, all in one
AMCI's SV160E2 incorporates a servo motor, drive and controller in a single unit and is ideal for both new machinery and retrofit applications.
Yaw-pitch stages for precise motion control and measurement
The YP110-10-01 (stepper motor driven), the YP110-10-02 (brushless servo motor driven) and the YP110-10-03 (DC servo motor driven) offer a range of travel of +/- 10°.
Solar Orbiter begins study of the Sun
The spacecraft will spend seven years orbiting the Sun for a better understanding of the star.
Robot hand from KIMM can handle eggs, scissors
Researchers from the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) have built a robotic hand that can handle objects that humans encounter daily such as scissors or eggs.
Watch how collaborative robots increase safety
Collaborative robots on wheels increase productivity and worker safety at Scott Fetzer Electrical Group.
Video: Control system prepares PV plants for adverse weather conditions
The software and control system for solar plants increases yield and mitigates risk with snow shed, hail and hurricane stow features.
Lean, mean, pressing machines: Trim costs to feed your profits
The integration of programmable press functions and automation is a driving force in helping today's large and small manufacturers keep up with the competition and stay ahead of the game.
Paper proposes end-to-end general framework for automatic diagnosis of manufacturing systems
The challenge of extracting useful information from sensor data is having a general framework for different manufacturing applications.
A no-touch robotics development
This new ultrasonic robotic gripper produces standing pressure waves to levitate small objects and manipulate them without physical contact.
Continuous improvement and centralized data visualization with Proficy Operations Hub 1.5
The tool helps users simplify plant operations and digitize processes with an industrial-grade solution that aggregates data from multiple sources.
New cobots are easier to install and program
Fanuc introduced its new CRX Series collaborative robot at IREX 2019 and it is easier to use and program than previous models.
Small drone turbulence reduced with bioinspired wing design
The design inspired by the flight of insects and small birds offers aerodynamic advantages at the scale of small drones.
Toyota develops fuel cell system for maritime applications
The system will be used in the nautical vessel Energy Observer as it travels the world.
Team develops first AI-derived pharmaceutical
A U.K. startup and a Japanese pharmaceutical company have jointly developed the first AI-derived pharmaceutical, according to reports.
US Army bringing AI, drones to the battlefield
The United States Army is preparing to incorporate drones and artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield.
NASA retires the Spitzer Space Telescope
After 16 years studying the universe, the spacecraft has ceased all science operations.
Mercedes-Benz Cars drives blockchain pilot project to provide transparency on CO2 emissions
Mercedes-Benz is conducting a pilot project for transparency on carbon dioxide emissions in the cobalt supply chain.
Researchers create an insect-inspired microrobot
Improving upon the design of insect-inspired microscopic robots, researchers from the University of Washington have developed a new flying microrobot capable of multi-modal locomotion.
Aircraft flight control issues prompt NTSB safety recommendations
The recommendations stem from a Nov. 6, 2019, incident involving Republic Airways Flight 4439, an Embraer EMB-175 as it departed Atlanta's Hartsfield airport.