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Consider the significance of creativity in mechanical design, its application in automation design and examples of its implementation in existing solutions.
Precision resistance measurement challenges and solutions
The M81-SSM synchronous source measure system is engineered to help overcome the challenges encountered during precision and low-level signal type resistance measurements.
AI device monitors household appliances to ensure safety of elderly, vulnerable residents
The team employed machine learning to determine what time these household appliances are typically used and to identify anomalies that might suggest the elderly or vulnerable person living there alone needs medical assistance.
Altech CBI series DC-UPS backup with Ethernet interface
The CB60 series, a compact and affordable DC UPS backup device designed for modern connectivity needs.
Take control of commercial HVAC from the cloud
The platform collects data from various HVAC equipment and other systems, allowing remote operation and monitoring from computers or mobile phones anywhere in the world.
New collaborative parallel gripper series CSSP
This innovative plug-and-play gripper is perfectly compatible with leading cobot brands, making it easier than ever to automate operations.
Edible analytics: All about the pH of fruits and vegetables
Monitoring and maintaining the pH of these foods is vital to ensure their freshness, nutritional content and overall quality.
Fluke Calibration introduces its 9500C high-performance oscilloscope calibrator
With a dedicated modern oscilloscope calibrator for professionals needing to cover workloads below 4 GHz accurately, reliably and efficiently, the 9500C features include simultaneous outputs on all channels.
Smart water evolution: Badger Meter introduces BlueEdge
Through the BlueEdge suite of solutions, customers can monitor their water use with highly accurate and reliable meters, sensors, instruments and valves, enhanced by real-time data collection and transmission.
Amfeltec Corporation debuts its USB Batteryless System Logger
Amfeltec Corporation has announced the release of its new addition to the PocketShark Product Family: the USB Batteryless System Logger.
Emerson’s new laser welder automates assembly of small plastic parts with complex geometries
The Branson GLX-1 platform offers an automation-friendly solution for clean, vibration-free welding that supports closed-loop product recycling.
New AI tool autonomously detects asbestos on roofs
According to its developers, the software applies artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning and computer vision approaches to aerial photographs, using RGB images.
Medbot robot safely delivers medications
The service robot, dubbed Medbot, can perform a variety of tasks in healthcare facilities, namely secure deliveries. Likewise, the robot is also being eyed for autonomous floor cleaning, hotel delivery and hospitality services.
Diodes Inc. announces self-adapting USB 2.0 signal conditioner IC
Designed for use in notebooks, PCs, docking stations, cable extenders, TVs and monitors, the PI5USB212 automatically detects a USB 2.0 high-speed connection.
Variable refrigerant flow heat pump for cold climates
The system can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13° F.
Trends in riverine water storage and flows
Data from stream-gauge monitors were combined with computer models of about 3 million river segments to assess water cycle trends.
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches new robot series for applications requiring a heavier payload and longer reach
The series is ideal for handling large workpieces and heavy objects to expand automation opportunities for original equipment manufacturers and end users alike.
QED Environmental Systems launches versatile single-use soil sampler
The new single-use Combo Core soil sampler is engineered for field preservation volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis.
Measuring corrosive biogas accurately and safely with rugged, HazEx-rated thermal mass flow meter
This ideal instrument solution for industrial and municipal waste gas processes lowers maintenance and extends instrument life to reduce cost of ownership.
Robotic feeding system in the works for people with severe mobility limitations
The robotic feeding system relies on a combination of computer vision, machine learning and multimodal sensing to safely feed people who cannot lean forward and thus require food to be placed directly in their mouths.