Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • AutomationDirect adds low-cost CODESYS PLC solution

    This CPU offers plenty of communication capabilities and works seamlessly with low-cost Productivity2000 I/O modules.

  • How to uncork the pH of wine

    Red or white, consider the significance of pH in a glass of wine and learn about measurement challenges and guidelines.

  • Advanced microscope aids nanoscale imaging

    An automated atomic force microscope has been designed to allow scientists and engineers to effortlessly collect 3D data at the nanoscale.

  • Blow down evaporator redesigned for autosampler vials and 96 well plates

    Now accessible for a larger range of applications, the re-engineered sample heat block reaches the desired temperature up to 75% faster at lower set point ranges.

  • How to track and improve network health with just one number

    Here’s what to know about overall network effectiveness (ONE), a new metric inspired by and modeled after overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)but designed specifically for networks.

  • Elbit Systems debuts its new UAV hunter

    The new air defense system, dubbed, Red Sky, is described by the company as a tactical very short-range air defense (VSHORAD) system designed to protect against low-altitude aerial threats.

  • A mini wireless robot can move through tubular structures

    According to its developers, the robot promises to help solve complex maintenance problems while simultaneously minimizing pipe damage.

  • NORD's heavy-duty, reliable drive systems tackle tough industrial applications

    These industrial automation solutions are engineered to work in unison for ultimate performance in demanding, heavy industrial environments.

  • A drone that converts into a life-saving flotation device

    Didiok Makings has developed its TY-3R, an Air-Water Rescue Drone system to prevent accidental drownings in bodies of water.

  • Festo debuts its BionicBees

    The so-called BionicBees are a product of Festo’s Bionic Learning Network (BLN), which develops products inspired by nature.

  • New AI predicts age by analyzing hands

    AI models trained on hand images achieved accuracy comparable to that of facial recognition technology — and with an average error of 4.1 and 4.7 years in predicting chronological age.

  • Mayman Aerospace introduces its new range of AI-equipped drones

    Razor VTOL drones can also function as a missile carrier, subsequently extending the range of small air-to-air or air-to-surface missiles.

  • AI-powered surveillance cameras 'eyed' for detecting guns in US schools

    Developed in response to the mass shootings that occurred in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, the technology identifies firearms on school grounds in an effort to enhance security measures.

  • Hiring with AI

    The following is a rundown of those hiring tasks that can be offloaded onto AI, thereby freeing hiring professionals up to do higher value tasks.

  • Igus honors energy chain applications as part of its ninth vector awards

    The biennial competition honors bold, exciting projects that incorporate Igus e-chain cable carriers made of high-performance plastics.

  • Fundamentals of water level sensors

    As the world has become increasingly concerned with environmental conservation, efficient industrial processes and effective management of water resources, the importance of water level measurement cannot be overstated.

  • New drone hits precision targets at 70 mph

    Rogue 1 is described as a “next-generation, rapidly deployed, and optionally lethal vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)” drone designed to assist armed forces in performing precision strikes.

  • New AI-powered electromagnetic warfare tech designed to hunt drones

    Pulsar, which is powered by artificial intelligence (AI), can reportedly be deployed on both vehicles or aerial drones.

  • Automate analysis, enhance lab safety with new segmented flow analyzer

    Designed to directly address lab safety, the instrument includes a reagent containment system that prevents solvent vapor accumulation, reducing the risk of reagent spillage for a safer working environment.

  • Brewer Science launches Smart Warehouse Monitor system

    This platform detects when boxes reach their maximum weight capacity, thereby mitigating safety risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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