Automation and Control

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  • Atlas Copco launches next-generation WEDA D95 dewatering pump

    The all-new WEDA D95 has a power rating of 37 kW to 43 kW and features Atlas Copco’s innovative Wear Deflector Technology to minimize wear and provide consistent performance over a longer operating life.

  • Floor-scrubbing robot built for industrial spaces

    The floor cleaning robot, dubbed Neo2W, is designed for warehouses and manufacturing environments where they are expected to improve cleaning efficiency, quality and productivity.

  • Amphibious robot designed to detect explosive underwater threats

    The Terranaut from Nauticus Robotics is an amphibious robot prototype in development for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

  • LogiMAT 2023: Interroll presents new high performance conveyor platform for courier, express and parcel service providers

    The new conveyor platform consists of a large number of standardized line and curve modules that can be freely combined to meet the respective customer requirements.

  • Comau’s Mate-Xt wearable exoskeleton supports ergonomic well-being at John Deere’s parts distribution center in Brazil

    The wearable robotic device effectively reduces biomechanical risk by 50% based on electromyographic analysis while keeping muscle effort during manual activities at a rest state 98.5% of the time.

  • Dobot Robotics introduces its new high-payload cobot

    The CR20A has a 20 kg payload, a 1,700 mm working radius and ±0.1 mm repeatability. As such, the CR20A is reportedly ideal for tasks such as heavy load handling, packaging, palletizing, workpiece machining and long-seam welding.

  • New cobot series tries its hand in the food and beverage sector

    Doosan Robotics expects to eventually customize the E-Series for other food and beverage applications, enabling the cobot to bake and barbeque.

  • Watch how soft robotic chains form minimally invasive surgical tools

    Reconfigurable soft robotic technology self-folds into large assemblies to form different surgical instruments with programmable shapes and functions.

  • Orbex Group offers new custom brushless DC motors

    These custom flat brushless DC motors provide smooth motion, high precision and excellent power density, as well as an integral gear reducer in a compact package.

  • Annual performance rankings released for US nuclear power plants

    Of the 93 units in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Reactor Oversight Process, 87 reached the highest performance category in safety and security.

  • DOE initiative to advance marine CO2 removal technology

    Funding is available to support development of the marine carbon dioxide removal industry through scalable measurement, reporting and validation technologies.

  • Watch this robotic arm grasp a range of objects

    Researchers reportedly accomplished what evaded earlier attempts at creating grasping robotic hands: a robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects using the appropriate amount of pressure while simultaneously using a minimal amount of energy.

  • Soil moisture monitor promises precision irrigation

    A metal-organic framework-based soil moisture monitoring device is designed to help farmers conserve water.

  • Modine provides thermal management for REV Fire Group's all-electric fire truck, the Vector

    The trucks will be equipped with thermal management systems to maintain optimal battery temperature, efficiently cool power electronics and ensure passenger comfort in the cab.

  • Humanoid robot GARMI eyed for healthcare tasks

    The wheel-mounted GARMI can reportedly serve food and beverages, assist with household tasks, open bottles of water, make emergency calls and assist with physical activities.

  • Comau grants flexibility to Hycan electric vehicles with its innovative body welding solution

    Comau’s customized welding solution is being used to mass produce the brand’s first electric sedan and sport utility vehicle.

  • OTTO Motors introduces midsize AMR

    OTTO 600 joins what OTTO Motors calls the industry’s most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market.

  • Cobot robotic arm features built-in vision

    The 32.8 kg unit can carry up to 20 kg and has a demonstrated reach of 1,300 mm with six rotation joints, making it appropriate for heavy-duty autonomous mobile robot applications.

  • Sarcos to automate solar installer tasks

    According to Utah-based Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corp., final validation of its Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels (O-AMPP) project has been achieved.

  • Improved vacuum grippers from COVAL with communications interface

    COVAL's vacuum gripper range has been extended with the latest CMS HD series multistage vacuum pumps.

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