Automation and Control

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  • Ultra-compact sensor module for smart indoor air quality monitoring

    The module integrates multiple sensor parameters in a compact design and accurately detects different particle sizes, volatile organic compounds and gases harmful to human health.

  • Belden announces new integration with AWS IoT SiteWise Edge to streamline connection to Amazon Web Services cloud

    The offering makes it faster and easier to collect equipment telemetry data at the edge, contextualize it and send it to the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud for asset monitoring and predictive maintenance.

  • New AI LLM produces 10,000 word texts

    A large language model (LLM) called LongWriter is reportedly capable of producing text output of up to 10,000 words.

  • At IMTS 2024: The advantages of machining/3D printing combination

    Discover the latest advances in additive manufacturing, 3D printing, precision milling and more.

  • Yokogawa to release lightweight, energy efficient OpreX Battery Web Gauge ES-5 for production of battery electrode sheets

    The system monitors and controls the quality of thickness in the electrode manufacturing of rechargeable batteries such as lithium-ion batteries.

  • Testing satellites with friction-free 3DOF spherical air bearings

    The frictionless nature of these bearings makes it easy to simulate a satellite's zero-gravity environment.

  • Team powers robot leg with artificial muscles

    The team replicated the extensor and flexor muscle construction found in humans and animals, thus ensuring that the robotic leg can move in both directions, using electro-hydraulic actuators, dubbed HASELs.

  • Encoders: The unsung heroes of manufacturing

    Delve into this comprehensive guide to implementing and understanding encoders in manufacturing.

  • Hexagon streamlines manufacturing quality and assembly processes with high-productivity, high-accuracy measurement of large components

    The Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 offers manufacturers significantly improved productivity in large-scale part manufacturing and assembly, where its reflector tracking and high-accuracy direct scanning are combined to rapidly and reliably measure critical features and minimize production bottlenecks on the shop floor.

  • AI uses tongue color to make predictions about diseases

    According to the team, the algorithms achieved a 98% rate of accuracy in predicting assorted diseases when the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm analyzed the color of the human tongue.

  • Ensuring seafood freshness: The comprehensive pH measurement guide

    The correct sensor can make all the difference in obtaining accurate and reliable pH measurements, which are crucial for maintaining the delicate balance that keeps seafood safe and flavorful.

  • OGP exhibiting exciting lineup of metrology systems at IMTS 2024

    The company will highlight the all-new SmartScope M-Series family of 3D Multisensor Metrology Systems featuring enhancements in optics, image quality and throughput.

  • Enabling dimensional measurements with an optical micrometer

    The high-performance optoCONTROL 2700 compact LED micrometer from Micro-Epsilon delivers accurate non-contact measurements to meet the highest industrial demands.

  • ValTara debuts its PKR-Dual Delta Robot pick and place case packing cell

    The PKR-Dual Delta Robot pick and place case packing cell is expected to offer fast, accurate and efficient case packing for a wide range of products.

  • AI Scientist autonomously conducts scientific research

    The AI Scientist is reportedly capable of automating the long and involved process of scientific research and the writing of a research paper detailing the findings and process used.

  • Small line size air/gas flow meter is remote mountable in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations

    The meter offers a remote mountable, space-saving configuration that solves piping layout issues in potentially hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations crowded with equipment.

  • Universal Robots shows deep learning-based part detection for machine tending cobots at IMTS

    The collaborative robotics developer will unveil a new AI-powered machine tending solution at the trade show, enabling faster batch changeovers by eliminating the need for fixtures.

  • New soft drone snatches objects in mid-air

    Inspired by birds that can easily grab and carry prey to various locations, the new drone can accurately identify and capture objects of different shapes and sizes due to its advanced perception system and soft gripper.

  • New AI system detects flooded roads in real time

    The automated data fusion framework -- OpenSafe Fusion -- reportedly leverages current individual reporting mechanisms and public data sources to detect changing road conditions amid urban flooding.

  • OGP announces enhancements to Shapegrabber automated 3D laser scanning systems

    The new software offers both advanced features and ease of use functionality to ShapeGrabber systems, making metrology-class 3D scanning easier than ever.

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