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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.
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.