Automation and Control

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  • NOV’s GustoMSC debuts its Quick Connector for heavy lift cranes

    The remotely operated Quick Connector improves operational safety by eliminating the need for on-deck personnel to make the sling connection between the hook and tool during each tool change-out.

  • New robot rat befriends real rodents

    The team used feedback loops in conjunction with AI-based reinforcement training to imbue the robotic rats with social skills strong enough to fool the real rats into interacting with them.

  • Study: Living near oil and gas wells tied to increased COVID-19 death rates

    This new study, considered to be a first of its kind, examines whether proximity to oil and gas development could also be linked to higher rates of COVID-19.

  • How to improve energy efficiency in industrial motors and drives

    Industrial drives play a crucial role in powering machinery in every sector of industry and human endeavor, including manufacturing, transport, mining, oil and gas extraction/refining, and farming.

  • DigiKey debuts Supply Chain Transformed Season 3

    The new season will focus on innovative technologies, including the internet of things, that are fueling the future of the logistics industry.

  • Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous blood pressure monitoring

    The researchers suggest that the wearable ultrasound blood pressure sensor promises to improve the quality of cardiovascular health monitoring in the clinic as well as in the home.

  • Delta launches Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (DIBT), a one-stop shop for smart building solutions in North America

    The initiative offers a holistic approach to optimize building efficiency, energy conservation, security and occupant comfort.

  • Altech enclosures for harsh environments quick chat

    In this quick chat, Jeff Roye and Bob Vavra discuss Altech's industrial enclosures.

  • SimScale and Hexagon partner to offer cloud-native access to advanced nonlinear structural analysis

    The partnership launches an enhanced software-as-a-service platform that revolutionizes accessibility, usability and deployment of advanced structural analysis tools for engineering teams.

  • MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units: Reliable solutions for heavy-duty applications

    These industrial gear units offer versatility, reliability and long service life for high-torque applications.

  • COVAL’s MPXS micro vacuum pump

    The micro vacuum pumps transform vacuum handling across various industries, such as robotics, plastics, pharmaceuticals and more.

  • Smart seatbelt sensor: A new way to monitor stress and alertness in pilots and drivers

    The sensor can detect the cardiopulmonary signals of humans while they are in dynamic and closed environments — such as a plane cabin or a moving car or a bus, for instance.

  • Orbex Group offers new compact wheel drives for advanced mobile robots

    These integrated motor, gearbox, encoder and wheel combination units are designed to facilitate easy application in compact robotic applications.

  • Solutions for transformer protection

    Transformers are protected electrically by sensing the frequency, current and voltage that flow through them, and mechanically by sensing winding temperature and other parameters.

  • New in the US: Electric Allrounder processes solid silicone rubber

    Reliable processing of solid silicone rubber on electric Allrounder 470 A from Arburg will be demonstrated at Plastec West.

  • Introducing the inSure Monitoring Device from Curtiss-Wright with real-time insights

    This innovative device is designed to detect and record pressure relief events by measuring valve stem movement, providing critical data that can be utilized for improved data acquisition and flow calculations.

  • Team develops AI-enhanced human washing machine

    Dubbed the “Mirai Ningen Sentakuki” or “Future Human Washing Machine,” the upgraded device will soon make its debut at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion.

  • Reducing CO2 through air leak detection

    This acoustic camera makes light work of identifying leaks in pipework and aids in controlling carbon dioxide emissions.

  • Comau to develop sustainable battery recycling solutions for the REINFORCE Project

    Comau is tasked with developing an advanced robotic battery disassembly solution versatile enough to handle different battery sizes, types and configurations, including stationary packs.

  • Revolutionizing steel bridge safety with robotic inspections

    The researchers have introduced its automated system for fatigue crack detection in OSDs, which uses a robotic platform in conjunction with ultrasonic phased array technology.

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