Automation and Control

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  • New wearable robot takes the load off workers

    During trials of the wearable, WeaRo, which weighs roughly 11.5 lbs, muscle activation levels of lumbar, bicep and tricep muscles were reduced by 18.2%, 29.1% and 27.0%, respectively.

  • NORD showcases robust, reliable grain industry solutions at GEAPS Exchange

    These solutions for the grain industry are engineered for reliability, high performance and durability in harsh operating conditions.

  • Mastering heat pipes and heat sinks: The ultimate guide to efficient thermal management

    Take a closer look at what heat pipes and heat sinks are and how they work.

  • Meeting NEV manufacturing challenges with scalable rotor assembly solutions

    Comau’s innovative rotor assembly solutions address the complex demands of new energy vehicle (NEV) production.

  • Coterra Energy and Halliburton launch first fully automated hydraulic fracturing program

    The Octiv Auto Frac service can now be configured to execute designs to specifications and automate the entire fracture process.

  • Building for the future: Knurled press-fit plungers and the automation advantage

    Explore how these innovative components are driving automation and redefining the landscape of modern manufacturing.

  • Real-time fluorescent sensor promises precise wine quality monitoring

    The resulting sensor, imbued with the color-recognition capabilities of a smartphone, allows for quick, on-site detection of methylglyoxal.

  • Tiny biomedical robot paves the way for minimally invasive surgeries

    The tiny, tube-shaped biomedical robot is capable of navigating the pathways of the human body without requiring bulky instruments.

  • Wearable sensor tracks breathing to detect early signs of illness

    Considered an early sign patient deterioration in several diseases, including sepsis and COVID-19, changes in breathing rates could potentially be measured by the device, which has been dubbed the Pneumorator.

  • New Norelem positioning systems offer enhanced precision

    The new range includes rotary tables, lifting tables, counter bearings, adapter plates and joint heads, comprehensively covering electrical and mechanical applications.

  • The importance of isolated signal conditioners in protecting sensors and measurement equipment

    Connecting a physical sensor to a data acquisition system is a serious undertaking.

  • Turning data into action: Leveraging AI and edge devices for manufacturing optimization

    Learn how to create an actionable roadmap to enable artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins and edge computing to optimize manufacturing environments in the world of Industry 4.0.

  • AI-powered flight booking? A new model makes it possible

    Working in conjunction with ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, Tsinghua University’s UI-TARS has been developed to function as a GUI agent model that can be used locally on a personal computer or via the cloud on other devices to perform mundane tasks.

  • Tolomatic introduces Drive Integration Tool to streamline servo linear actuator commissioning

    The online tool streamlines the selection and commissioning process to seamlessly match a drive system to a servo linear actuator.

  • More human than human: New motor drive turns robots into agile machines

    This high current capacity means the motor can deliver enough power for the accurate and challenging moves.

  • Autonomous vehicle raises seismic survey efficiency

    The MantaRay platform is engineered to recover ocean bottom nodes with minimal impact on the ocean floor.

  • Redex preloaded systems deliver precise positioning for machine tools

    The systems help machine designers create zero-backlash preloaded systems that achieve precise positioning and improved stiffness in CNC applications.

  • Tolerance stacking in precision mechanical components

    Basically, no manufacturing process or mechanical industry solution is perfect, which is why they have tolerances.

  • A safe, PTFE-free version of its versatile telescopic rail system from igus

    This PTFE-free, PFAS-tested telescopic rail system offers users a safe and transparent choice.

  • Online event: Applications for thermal imaging on wind power systems

    Learn more about the use of thermal imaging for the optimization, development and maintenance of wind turbines.

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