Maxon Motor has developed an exoskeleton drive for use in robotic limbs. This complete joint actuation unit consists of a pancake brushless DC motor with inertia optimized rotor. Also included is an internal high resolution encoder, planetary gearhead with absolute encoder and a position controller with CAN and RS232 interface. Fitting absolute encoder directly at […]
Nvidia’s Inception Awards spotlights innovative AI startups
Three winners were awarded $1 million in prizes Tuesday at Nvidia’s Inception Awards, an AI startup challenge. The finale was held at the company’s annual GPU Technology Conference in San Jose, and there was a “Shark Tank” vibe to the proceedings for the six finalist teams, whittled down from a dozen semi-finalists earlier in the…
Power of AI is on display at GPU Technology Conference
This week’s GPU Technology Conference, being held at the San Jose Convention Center, is a fascinating insight into the power of artificial intelligence, and how it is being harnessed by software developers and engineers to break through old barriers in a bevy of industries, from autonomous vehicles to virtual reality to medicine. The conference, which…
NVIDIA, ARM bring deep learning to IOT devices
NVIDIA and Arm announced at GTC 2018 a partnership to bring deep learning inferencing to the billions of mobile, consumer electronics and Internet of Things (IOT) devices that will enter the global marketplace. Under this partnership, NVIDIA and Arm will integrate the open-source NVIDIA Deep Learning Accelerator (NVDLA) architecture into Arm’s Project Trillium platform for…
NVIDIA Deep Learning Accelerator IP to be Integrated into Arm’s Project Trillium
NVIDIA and Arm have announced they are partnering to bring deep learning inferencing to the billions of mobile, consumer electronics and Internet of Things devices that will enter the global marketplace. Under this partnership, NVIDIA and Arm will integrate the open-source NVIDIA Deep Learning Accelerator (NVDLA) architecture into Arm’s Project Trillium platform for machine learning. The collaboration will make…
Woven webbing materials suitable for aerospace applications
Bally Ribbon Mills (BRM) has announced its line of woven webbing for aerospace and aviation applications. The specialized narrow fabrics, 2D and 3D thermoset and thermoplastic fabrics, and innovative E-WEBBINGS narrow woven fabrics are suitable for meeting specific strength requirements for structural components. The materials are widely used in such critical applications as parachutes; cargo…
Through hollow incremental encoders feature easy installation, accurate measurement
POSITAL has extended is portfolio of rotary encoders with a new family of through-hollow incremental encoders. These devices are designed to be installed with the machine shaft passing through the sensor. They can be used to monitor rotary motion in a wide variety of machinery, including servomotors, material handling equipment and printing presses, offering cost-effective, […]
Evolution of Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot
More than 650 fluid power manufacturers, users and academics have come here to Aachen, a small western German city, to talk about the future of hydraulics and pneumatics technology, as well as current R&D projects. However, last night, what everyone was talking about was robots. The closing keynote at the 11th International Fluid Power Conference…
Boston Dynamics’ VP of Engineering talks fluid power, 3D printing
More than 650 fluid power manufacturers, users and academics have come here to Aachen, a small western German city, to talk about the future of hydraulics and pneumatics technology, as well as current R&D projects. However, last night, what everyone was talking about was robots. The closing keynote on Tuesday evening was an all-too-short talk…
Autonomous vineyard tractors ready to help growers
Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) technology will be used in two pilot programs with large scale commercial growers in California. A partnership agreement has been announced between ASI, New Holland Agriculture, and E. & J. Gallo Winery, the largest family-owned winery in the world, to operate the autonomous vehicles in their vineyard operations. Similarly, there has…
Cartesian motion solution cuts engineering, assembly, programming costs
Festo has introduced the Festo Motion Control Package (FMCP), a control system for coordinated motion of up to six axes for pick and place and other high speed, precision Cartesian robotic applications. This prewired and ready-to-install control solution provides the kinematics for H-portal, T-portal, 2D, and 3D Festo standard gantry systems. OEMs quickly configure Cartesian…
Dorner appoints new sales manager for Indiana
Scott Volk has been appointed Territory Sales Manager covering Indiana for Dorner Mfg. Corp. Volk will be working with sales channel partners and key accounts to grow the company’s industrial and sanitary conveyor business throughout the state. Volk comes to Dorner with more than 10 years of territory sales experience in automation, fluid power, and safety […]
Dematic launches robotics center of excellence
Dematic, a supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, has announced the formation of the Robotics Center of Excellence business unit, dedicated to the development and engineering of robotic automation. The new business unit is responsible for the application and implementation of robotic solutions that make order fulfillment operations…
After much progress, Industry 4.0 may be “more attainable than ever”
By Larry Turner, President and CEOm Hannover Fairs USA With the advent and acceleration of Industry 4.0, we are living in a rapidly evolving, more agile manufacturing landscape. Manufacturers of all sizes are now able to capture the added value and benefits of Industry 4.0. They can lower production costs, improve output and quality by…
Five ways jobsites are getting greener
The search for engineering efficiency can go beyond designing greener equipment in more environmentally friendly manufacturing plants. There are plenty of improvements that can be made on the jobsite when working with off-highway equipment in the construction and related industries. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) recently announced some green trends in this area, courtesy…
Sage job advice: Tame your whirlwind
When I was still in college, before I had my first “real” job, my grandfather implored me to always “pay myself first.” That was his savings mentality, and it has served me well. What he meant was to put money toward the future before I ever saw it in my bank account—contribute to 401(k) plans,…
New zero-backlash, spring-engaged brake family
Nexen Group Inc. has announced the Zero-Backlash Spring Engaged (ZSE) brake family. The pneumatically-released ZSE offers high torque, high speed, and zero backlash ideal for holding applications. Unlike brakes using leaf springs to transmit torque, the ZSE is zero-backlash up to 100% of its rated holding torque. Nexen has released four different sizes (450, 600, […]
Stepper drive is internationally certified for use in hazardous locations
Applied Motion has announced the first and only step motor drive internationally certified for use in hazardous locations. The STAC6-Q-H Stepper Drive is ATEX and IECEx certified for Class I, Zone 2 locations, and UL certified for Class 1, Div. 2, Group C & D locations; Class 1, Zone 2 locations. The HazLoc Step Motor […]
EIS becomes the Electrical Specialties Group of Motion Industries
Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), is pleased to announce that EIS – a wholly owned subsidiary of GPC as well, which was operating independently and reporting directly to GPC – has become the Electrical Specialties Group of…
Can spuds become the new environmentally friendly paint?
For surfaces that need corrosion protection, 80% of the time that’s accomplished through a paint or varnish coating. Unfortunately, the proportion of bio-based, environmentally-friendly solutions in this space is quite small. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP, in cooperation with the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA, are looking…
Future-proofing your engineering career
For this year’s Leadership in Engineering profile, I spoke with Jabil CEO Mark Mondello about his company’s culture and vision. With something like 43,000,000 sq-ft of manufacturing footprint spread across the world, Mondello, who’s an ME himself, employs a heck of a lot of engineers. So, knowing how in touch he is with the changing…
Silicone vibration/shock absorption mounts, conical type
JW Winco Inc., A Ganter Company, now offers GN 256 Silicone Vibration/Shock Absorption Mounts, Conical Type, with Stainless Steel Components. Available with either a Tapped Hole or Threaded Stud, the RoHS compliant mounts are frequently used as end-stop bumpers and can also be used as leveling feet. The silicone rubber material is age-resistant and has…
drylin E linear robot features compact size
Because products need to be manufactured quickly and cost-effectively, the pressure to automate production processes is greater than ever. To meet these growing requirements, igus has developed a new, compact linear robot that is shipped from stock as early as same-day and offered at a low price of $2,165. The self-lubricating and maintenance-free drylin E…
The Manufacturing Institute to honor 130 Women with STEP Ahead Award
The Manufacturing Institute announced today that it will recognize 130 women with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award at a Washington, D.C., ceremony on April 10. The Manufacturing Institute, the authority on world-class manufacturing talent, launched the STEP Ahead initiative in 2012 to bolster manufacturing’s attractiveness to women and…
Industrial and motorsport angle sensors
Novotechnik, U.S. announces three versions of the SP 2800 Series of rotary position sensors—industrial, redundant channel industrial and motorsport. The industrial version is offered in three standard electrical ranges: 0° to 100, 308 or 345° and custom ranges. It is sealed against dust, dirt and water ingress to IP 65 and repeatability is to ≤ 0.03°. […]