Automation and Control

HEADLINES ARCHIVE

  • ORNL team develops camera system that detects building air leaks in real-time

    According to the researchers, the new method is actually based on an 1860s method called "schlieren photography" — a fluid flow capturing mechanism.

  • A tennis ball sized robot is bound for the moon

    The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is conducting its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) probe mission, which launched on September 6 along with the XRISM X-ray satellite payload.

  • NORD Drivesystems offers complete, reliable drive solutions to power the bulk goods industry

    These reliable solutions are engineered to withstand the harsh ambient conditions in the bulk goods industry and feature a high level of versatility to precisely meet application demands.

  • A nanomaterial analyzer directed by machine learning

    Machine learning and other smart features combine to simplify nanomaterials characterization, enabling every user to quickly generate reproducible, robust and high-quality data.

  • ElectricPAK VFD: New rugged, portable variable frequency drive solution for temporary applications

    The packaged variable frequency drive (VFD) solution is designed to withstand the demands of mobile dewatering applications.

  • Efficiency and hygiene combined: The SAV10 sanitary air vent

    With straightforward installation, it is an ideal choice for both new setups and retrofitting existing systems. Its seamless integration ensures ongoing processes remain undisrupted while enhancing their efficiency.

  • The future of pumping: Introducing the Pedrollo Future Jet

    With the potential for up to 50% reduction in energy consumption, the Future Jet facilitates cost-effective and eco-friendly pumping solutions.

  • This eVTOL promises to reach remote patients in minutes

    Jump Aero has introduced its JA1 "Pulse," which is an eVTOL designed to reduce emergency response times in rural areas, reaching patients to provide life-saving services within an estimated 8-minute emergency response window.

  • Kollmorgen introduces the P80360 stepper drive with closed-loop position control

    The newest drive in the P8000 stepper drive platform offers real-time position correction and versatile programming capabilities.

  • New system complements airport security

    The AtlastNEST is an outdoor docking station that houses lightweight AtlasPRO tricopter drones that autonomously collect data and perform surveillance around airports.

  • Hilscher's netFIELD App EtherCAT Tap software passively captures legacy machine data for IIoT applications

    The software solution provides seamless industrial internet of things (IIoT) integration for both new and legacy machinery.

  • KSB Group introduces HGM-S: The high-pressure pump for biomass power plants

    The cutting-edge design of the HGM-S places a strong emphasis on reliability, service-friendliness, and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for modern power generation facilities.

  • Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches next iteration of MELSERVO-J5 flagship servo product platform

    The MELSERVO-J5 portfolio of servo motors and amplifiers has been expanded to include two new servo types and high-speed motor models.

  • Team to create an army of cyborg cockroaches

    To create so-called cyborg cockroaches, the Nanyang team printed gold and plastic layered sleeves that fit over cockroach antennas.

  • Noise-canceling robots promise to "mute" loud people in public spaces

    The noise-canceling technology features self-deploying microphones that divide rooms into so-called speech zones while also tracking the locations of individual speakers.

  • New robotic angle grinder introduced by ATI

    The CGV-900, which is expected to reduce employee safety concerns, enables the unit to compensate for irregularities in part surfaces and maintain contact with a workpiece.

  • Designing fastened parts for automation — What you need to know

    Here are six things to consider that may help eliminate costly errors and design challenges.

  • How will the healthcare industry use ChatGPT?

    This follow-up feature will examine the impact ChatGPT is expected to have on the healthcare industry.

  • A robot for inspecting and mapping tiny spaces

    Outfitted with cameras and sensors that measure temperature and contaminant levels, the robot can reportedly operate autonomously via artificial intelligence (AI).

  • AI aids HVAC technicians

    An artificial intelligence (AI)-based tool allows HVAC technicians to instantly diagnose and solve problems in the field, using only natural language.

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