Automation and Control

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  • New gearbox series for dynamic delta robotics

    With a new gearbox series developed specifically for the kinematic demands of delta robots, Neugart now offers additional, economical options.

  • Arburg at Plastec West 2026: New Allrounder Trend debuts in the US

    Attendees will learn how the Allrounder 1000 e Trend sets a new standard in injection molding.

  • Southco develops high-tolerance blind mate mechanism for next-generation liquid-cooled data centers

    Designed to compensate for installation deviations, vibration and thermal expansion, the mechanism supports efficient liquid cooling deployment at scale.

  • Imaging denotes desalination membrane status

    The process enables real-time detection of membrane fouling, where salts, minerals and other unwanted materials accumulate on filtration membranes.

  • Compact system facilitates friction pressure testing

    A new portable, space-saving bench system has been designed for accurate measurement of friction pressure in slick water fracturing fluids.

  • Smarter water, fewer worries: How sensors, IoT and predictive analytics are transforming water management

    The transition from schedule-based and reactive maintenance to a condition-based, predictive management model is imperative. This transition is enabled by the integration of real-time sensor networks, IoT architectures, and AI for predictive analytics.

  • Iberdrola positions itself at the forefront of certified and ethical generative AI

    Iberdrola is the first multinational company in Spain to certify a global process under the international ISO/IEC 42001 standard through AENOR.

  • Digital solutions for ensuring compliance in pH data management

    Discover how modern digital solutions have revolutionized how organizations handle pH data by offering enhanced tools for data logging, automated reporting and real-time monitoring.

  • Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever

    The construction work produced engineering breakthroughs, such as hydraulic cement made from local materials and locks that lifted the canal’s water level.

  • Floating, no friction: Maglev conveyors for industrial uses

    Conventional conveyors have served manufacturing for decades, but their mechanical limits become more visible at higher speeds. Maglev systems take a different approach.

  • This net-based air defense system captures drones in flight

    ParaZero Technologies’ DefendAir is a counter-unmanned aerial system that intercepts hostile drones using a net-based capture mechanism in lieu of explosive force.

  • AI lends a hand at oil refinery

    An advanced AI-powered program will enable monitoring of refinery operations from the control room to expedite informed decisions supporting improved production.

  • Critical Manufacturing partners with Canonical to expand cloud-native deployment options for manufacturers

    The collaboration combines Manufacturing Execution System expertise and trusted cloud infrastructure to enable scalable, secure cloud-native manufacturing platforms globally.

  • Tools to strengthen cybersecurity in the water sector

    These tools will help public water systems protect access to safe water and aid systems conducting risk and emergency planning for cybersecurity.

  • Inspection process keeps water mains flowing

    A new non-disruptive assessment technology enables inspection of aging water transmission infrastructure without taking pipelines out of service.

  • New incremental encoder IERF3 L from FAULHABER

    Thanks to the optical measuring principle and state-of-the-art chip technology, the device offers the highest resolution, excellent repeatability and outstanding signal quality.

  • AI-powered tool tells wild salmon from farmed counterparts

    Using deep learning, the team believes that the technology could potentially improve strategies for environmental protection.

  • AI tool forecasts earthquake aftershock risk in just seconds

    The team trained machine learning tools using earthquake data obtained from seismic hotspots like California, New Zealand, Italy, Japan and Greece and applied the technology to earthquakes that were magnitudes of four or higher.

  • Igus develops one-piece, space-saving energy chain for compact applications

    The one-piece, injection-molded energy chain offers a simplified and more reliable cable management solution for highly compact spaces.

  • EMCO Mecof Megamill: The giant milling machine that combines power, precision and connectivity

    The milling machine offers power, accuracy, and a level of automation and digitalization perfectly in line with the principles of Industry 4.0.

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