Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Skin-based Biofuel Cell Scavenges Energy From Sweat

    Researchers from the University of California, San Diego have developed a skin-based biofuel cell powered by human sweat.

  • New Line of Motor Products Released

    Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) announced their addition of 109 new part numbers to the Standard® and Intermotor® lines. The release spans 24 product categories and expands coverage through the 2017 model year with more than 61 million VIO.

  • Overwhelming Rat Population Connected to Lack of Research in Urban Settings

    In order to fight the worldwide rat population, researchers believe the battle starts with access to urban properties.

  • A Laser-powder AM Machine of Notable Size

    The world’s largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine, tailored for the aerospace sector, is under development by GE Additive.

  • EU Drone Regulations

    In an effort to safely regulate drone traffic in Europe by 2019, the EU has released details of a plan that would allow drones to operate in high density areas under the watchful eye of fleet operators.

  • Developing Life Support for Deep Space Missions

    The International Space Station is serving as a test bed for technologies that will supply crews on deep space missions with oxygen and water.

  • Automated LACT System for the Oil Industry

    The lease automatic custody transfer (LACT) unit measures volumes of liquid products that are transferred to or from assets on their way to market.

  • Batteries that “Drink” Seawater Could be Used to Power Submersible Drones

    The battery could be used for vessels to explore ship wrecks, mapping the ocean floor, research and oil prospecting

  • HDD Pipeline Coating Defects Detected with New Approach

    Coating damage detection is complicated for pipelines installed by horizontal directional drilling (HDD) since access to the surface above the line is limited.

  • New Way to Make Buses and Trucks More Environmentally Friendly

    Researchers from the University of Waterloo have invented a new system for idling buses and delivery trucks that could reduce environmental impact and save companies and governments money from fuel costs.

  • New Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials Could Revolutionize Technology

    The development of these nanomaterials will improve computer processors, TV displays, and solar cells.

  • Loud Mating Calls Could Lead to Species' Survival

    Marine scientists have developed a method for using mating calls to protect fish from overfishing.

  • MultiMark the Smart All-In-One Marking Solution

    MultiMark is a marker system which perfectly meets modern requirements in conjunction with tailored software and particularly efficient printer technology.

  • Recycled Tires Extending the Life of Concrete

    Researchers believe that the addition of rubber will both extend the life and improve the resilience of the concrete.

  • Single and Dual-axis MEMS Inclinometers

    Jewell Instruments’ JDI-100/200 Series MEMS inclinometers measure positive and negative inclination with ranges from ±1° to ±90° in single (JDI-100) or dual (JDI -200) axis configurations. They utilize MEMS capacitive technology and provide analog or digital output.

  • Engineering Insight: Signal Converters

    This graph summarizes the search tendencies displayed by Engineering360 users with respect to the industry they identified with while registering. The graph shows the search contribution each industry makes in the specified areas relative to the search contribution each industry makes across charge amplifiers & charge converters, current loop converters, current-to-voltage converters, frequency-to-current converters and frequency-to-voltage converters areas.

  • VIDEO: Furniture System Moves with the Push of a Button

    MIT Media Lab has developed a new furniture system named Ori which transforms your apartment in seconds.

  • Individual Tool Service Records Can Boost Industrie 4.0 Productivity

    RFID tags can be used to develop individual tool “service records” and optimize manufacturing processes.

  • New Val-Matic Swing-Flex® & Surgebuster® Check Valves

    Val-Matic has introduced two new check valves, the Swing-Flex® and the Surgebuster®. Both valves are designed for years of maintenance-free service and feature a short, 35° stroke to minimize slam-related surges by closing quickly.

  • Thermal Imaging Camera For Your Smart Phone

    CompactPRO is an advanced thermal imaging camera designed to plug into your smartphone. Use with your iPhone or Android phone to get high resolution thermal images.

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