articleRobots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing
Fully integrated robot vision systems are on the rise, but what does it takes to create a good one, asks Benedict Yelf
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newsSICK W10 swipe-and-set-up touchscreen sensor is a world first
SICK HAS unveiled the world’s first photoelectric sensor with a touchscreen display, heralding the future for universal and easy-set-up sensing.
articleBEP Surface Technologies slashes energy use by 20% with data-driven project
Ground-breaking control and automation system backed by Made Smarter enables real-time visibility and analytics. Two-year investment boosts operational efficiency and accelerates digital transformation and net zero journey
articleCultivated meat production and the importance of valve control
As cultivated meat production scales-up to industrial levels, the accurate environmental control of the bioreaction process is essential, meaning that gas flow and temperature regulation with optimised valve systems will be a vital requirement, explains Kieran Bennett
newsContrinex Inductives keep you in ‘hot water’
Stainless-steel-braided hydraulic hoses for water heaters undergo over-pressure testing at the final stage of manufacture. Before pressure is applied, a system using several Contrinex inductive sensors checks the hose assembly to ensure that all of the correct mechanical parts have been fitted.
newsautoVimation introduces Elephant enclosures for large cameras
AUTOVIMATION IS expanding its product range, adding protective enclosures for cameras with cross-sections up to 100 mm x 100 mm and lens diameters up to 120 mm, as well as for board-level embedded vision systems with up to 120 mm wide PCBs.
newsFanless embedded computer for automation and robotics applications
ADVANTECH, A leading provider of AIoT platforms and services, has introduced the ARK-2251, a full-function fanless embedded computer powered by 13th Gen Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors.
articleMitigating compressed air risk with oil-free technologies
When it comes to hygienic applications, its important to ensure that products do not come into contact with air that is contaminated with oil or other particulates, explains David Bruchof
newsPower supplies for extreme ambient conditions
THE NEW third generation Trio Power power supply is now available for the first time with a protective coating on the PCB. This enables reliable use, even under extreme ambient conditions.
newsThomson adds high-speed option to high-load ball screw family
THOMSON INDUSTRIES has added a high-speed option to its line of high-load ball screws. With a diameter of 50 mm and an exceptionally high lead of 100 mm, the new ball screw can support high travel speeds in applications requiring a dynamic load capacity of up to 202.4 kN.
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