Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. exhibiting latest robotic solutions and automation technologies at PACK EXPO 2024

    The company will demonstrate new and existing automation solutions for consumer-packaged goods, life sciences customers and original equipment manufacturers.

  • NORD Drivesystems presents complete packaging drive solutions at PACK EXPO

    NORD’s drive solutions for the packaging industry focus on high-efficiency, reliability, and precision for primary packaging, secondary packaging, end-of-line packaging and higher-level applications.

  • Servo motors growing smarter and more efficient than ever with IO-Link Wireless enhancements

    The integration of CoreTigo’s TigoAir 2 embedded system-on-module into Siboni’s servo motors is a leap forward in intelligent motion control solutions.

  • Ethernet/IP concurrent connections for critical applications now available with CIP safety

    Concurrent connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes.

  • Real Time Automation launches IntraVUE for more secure, higher performance and more efficient production control networks

    IntraVue automatically detects all Ethernet-connected devices and assembles them into a connection tree map of the physical layer network infrastructure to bolster network cybersecurity.

  • NORD overhead conveyor drives: Space-saving, reliable performance for conveying systems

    The drives feature heavy-duty construction and an output mounting flange and shaft for easy drop-in replacement of industry-standard footprints.

  • New AI-driven system improves manufacturing speed, quality

    University of Virginia researchers created a way to optimize manufacturing systems, thus improving both speed and quality while also reducing waste.

  • German orchestra conducted by three-armed robot

    The conducting robot was trained to recognize beat time and indicate dynamics while its different arms move independently of each other.

  • Tolomatic expands RSX high-force actuator line with new models

    The new high-force actuators enable easy replacement of traditional hydraulics to eliminate leaks and improve system performance across many industries.

  • Emerson expands automation portfolio with Afag feeding and handling solutions

    Afag's feeding and handling solutions will now be integrated into Emerson’s extensive automation portfolio.

  • Excelitas Technologies introduces new LINOS inspec.x L 5.6/105 VIS-NIR lens series

    Four lenses in series capture ultra-sharp, high-contrast images for visual and non-visual inspection.

  • Octiv Auto Frac from Halliburton promises to revolutionize autonomous fracture control

    The Octiv platform digitizes and automates workflows, information and equipment across all aspects of Halliburton’s fracture operations, thus resulting in safer, more efficient operations.

  • A system of wearable sensors continuously tracks fatigue in factory workers

    A new system of wearable sensors and machine learning can continuously monitor factory workers for signs of physical fatigue.

  • Path Robotics unveils robotic welding advances at FABTECH 2024

    Innovations engineered to revolutionize how companies approach welding and related projects will be showcased.

  • Comau to develop innovative cell formation and testing technology solutions for National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia

    Comau is tasked with industrializing flexible machines for advanced cell formation and testing of next-generation cell technologies.

  • Delta to demonstrate its collaborative open ecosystem with world-leading AI partners at OCP 2024 Global Summit

    The collaboration includes Delta’s portfolio of cutting-edge power, fan and liquid thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) servers and data centers.

  • AI tasked with finding non-opioid pain relief options

    The deep-learning framework identified several gut microbiome-derived metabolites along with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs that can be repurposed to select non-addictive, non-opioid options for treating chronic pain.

  • Halliburton introduces LOGIX: Precision drilling via intelligent automation

    LOGIX assists with autonomous drilling, streamlines well delivery, shortens production timelines and reduces rig time via intelligent automation.

  • New swab test predicts aging speed, death clock

    Dubbed CheekAge, the new tool uses methylation patterns found in cheek cells to reliably estimate mortality risk, even when epigenetic data from various tissues are used for analysis.

  • New agribot promises to cut costs, tackle labor shortages

    The team explained that the prototype picks strawberries using its robotic arm, and it then weighs each strawberry before it places the fruit in its packaging.

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