5G technology is fast approaching in a wide range of industries, and it is poised to be a leap forward for wireless communications capability. According to a recent announcement, a…

The gantry is driven by linear motors and each axis is equipped with preloaded linear bearings. Applications include 3D printers, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and other industrial automation applications. Source…

ABB Ability Wellhead Manager is cloud-based, so operators can gain insights about their production assets anywhere in the world. Remote workers can connect in real-time. Source URL: ABB announces ABB…

SKF Pulse has a visual interface that guides users through the data collection process. Users enter asset information that automatically configures alarm thresholds based on ISO standards. Source URL: SKF…

FCl’s AST thermal mass flow technology for the ST80 Flow Meters features a hybrid sensor drive. This measuring technique combines both constant power (CP) and constant temperature (CT) thermal dispersion…

The DC VSDs are built on ABB’s all-compatible, common drive platform, sharing the same control panel, features and tools as recent- and future-generation ABB drives. Once users have learned one…

The next generation of aerospace technology demands next-generation production techniques, and additive manufacturing (AM) is chief among them. Aerospace manufacturing and 3D printing naturally go hand-in-hand: aerospace engineers need to…

While new technologies often evolve from a spark of innovation, more often they come about from discovering new ways to use existing technology. Researchers at MIT’s Media Lab have done…

In order for robots to do more than follow point-programmed paths, they need sensors to detect the environment around them. Robot arm (Image source: Epson) The Force Guide is a…

As the technology matures, it’s becoming clear that the biggest benefits of 3D printing often come about indirectly. This is illustrated most immediately by its applications in prototyping; the ability…