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Emerson software automates Purdue University’s DC-powered Nanogrid house
Purdue University is using global software and engineering leader Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) advanced digital technologies to automate its Nanogrid House, a living lab for energy-efficient home research. Compared to today’s homes and businesses that are powered predominantly by alternating current (AC) power, the Nanogrid House can shift between AC and direct current (DC) power, which…
Single-pair Ethernet cables features push-pull latching connectors
As network requirements have changed over time, ethernet has consistently improved in terms of speed, security, and quality. As a result, it has emerged as the standard for wired connectivity in most industries, including IT, telecommunications, transportation, and defense. The growth of ethernet in both industrial automation and the automobile industry is currently being accelerated […]
Beckhoff USA names Daymon Thompson director of product management
Beckhoff USA has promoted Daymon Thompson to director of product management. As a longstanding, key member of the company’s product management team, Thompson has advocated for innovation in manufacturing through advanced automation, IIoT, and machine learning technologies. He will leverage his significant experience to lead new product initiatives across the entire Beckhoff portfolio. Based out…
What are next generation bio sensing techniques?
With the ease that people can travel around the world, viruses spread through droplet transmission are one of the most dangerous causes of infectious diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic made this point quite clear. One of the obvious responses to prevent a reoccurrence of this type of situation is effective virus detection technology to prevent the […]
New Conveyor Product Finder from mk North America
mk North America, Inc. has announced the availability of its new “Conveyor Product Finder”. This online tool www.mknorthamerica.com/product_finder makes it easy for users to refine mk’s conveyor offering based on application requirements. Users can then view a side-by-side comparison of the mk conveyors that fit their specific criteria. This tool will provide the users of mk’s…
3DOS building the world’s largest decentralized manufacturing blockchain.
3DOS is building what it labels the “world’s largest peer-to-peer blockchain manufacturing network,” allowing anyone to upload a design, receive royalties, and have it made anywhere in the world. 3DOS has raised pre-seed funding (Alchemist Accelerator, Stanford Blockchain founder, IOTEX, Athena Ventures, Frontures, IronKey Capital) prior to the StartEngine campaign. It will raise more through […]
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Rotary Ball Spline Technologies and the Effective Differences of Two Rotational Nut Technologies
Before you specify a rotary ball spline, ask the question, “Should the rotary spline nut be riding on angular contact ball bearings or crossed roller bearings?” After ascertaining your application’s requirements – stroke length; velocity; applied load; mounting space; duty cycle; required life; dimensions; installation direction; environment and accuracy – you’re ready to factor in…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
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Monitor machine health with precise power data
Product Announcement: New groov RIO EMU (energy monitoring unit) Introducing the latest offering in the groov RIO product line: groov RIO EMU (energy monitoring unit), GRV-R7-I1VAPM-3. Edge I/O for Power The groov RIO series brings you a new kind of I/O product—edge I/O. It doesn’t require a PLC, PAC, or IPC to communicate data to other systems. Instead, this intelligent, distributed…
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Fresh water for Bursa
The Turkish megacity of Bursa has clean drinking water. There, Festo has completely modernized the Dobruca water treatment plant, from the operating and control level right up to the process valves in the field. It was possible to create an automation system from a single source, thanks to the perfectly matched components from Festo. This…
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IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure performance
IIoT solutions bring machine data to life to streamline and secure performance If you’re a machine builder trying to differentiate your company from the competition, you may be considering investing in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Today, there are numerous cloud-based manufacturing technologies that can dramatically improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, and streamline maintenance.…
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Unique Stromag combination coupling/clutch assemblies reduce cost, footprint and weight
Equipment and machinery OEMs worldwide are continually challenged to design cost-effective drivetrains that fit in ever-shrinking spaces. In the case of marine propulsion designers, reducing overall system weight is also a critically important consideration. Sourcing individual drivetrain couplings and clutches can be time consuming as marine engineers hold interface clarification meetings with elastic coupling and…
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WORKHORSE® Chain Offers Dependable Strength and Reliability for Bucket Elevators
In cement, mining, fertilizer and industrial aggregate applications, chain bucket elevators are used to transport bulk materials vertically. Demanding environments like these often challenge system reliability and require unique, innovative chain solutions. Balancing adequate strength with features that effectively defend against corrosion and abrasion can often be a challenge but is certainly feasible and should…
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Bluetooth-enabled digital readout
Offering machinists a pioneering way to a new Bluetooth-enabled digital readout, HEIDENHAIN presents the highly anticipated ACU-RITE-brand droPWR. This new droPWR is a first-of-its-kind system to enable an iPad tablet to become a digital readout (DRO), doing everything an ACU-RITE DRO can except without cables between tablet and machine tool! The droPWR will first be…
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November 2022 Special Edition: 2022 Robotics Handbook
No, autonomous vehicles aren’t dead The hot-take artists wasted no time after the recent Argo AI shutdown. This was an unexpected move by Ford and Volkswagen, which were the two largest financial backers of the once-promising autonomous driving startup. But shortly after the news broke, many “experts” already signed the death certificate for the entire…
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Rockwell Automation debuts GuardLink 2.0 with new EtherNet/IP interface
GuardLink 2.0 is an advanced serially connected safety input solution designed to reduce downtime and installation costs. GuardLink 2.0 offers advanced diagnostics by way of the new Allen-Bradley 432ES GuardLink EtherNet/IP On-Machine Interface or a combination of the Dual GuardLink Relay and EtherNet/IP Interface. GuardLink 2.0 protocol also enables safety-rated control device status reporting and […]
