ABB introduces DCS880 DC variable speed drives
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…
Additive Manufacturing and the Next Generation of Aerospace
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…
TurboTrack System Boosts Robot’s Ability to Track Movement
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…
Epson Robots Releases Integrated Force Feedback Control System
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…
Benefits of 3D Printing for Investment Casting
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…
POSITAL announces 2- and 4-wire versions of the single-cable BiSS Line interface for motor feedback kit encoders
The combination of single-cable connectivity and POSITAL’s kit encoders provides motor manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators a way of building absolute position feedback into devices such as servo-motors, stepper…
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces PC-DMIS 2019 R1
PC-DMIS 2019 R1 introduces the GD&T Selection and Capture tool which automatically transfers GD&T data from 2D ‘blueprints’ into the PC-DMIS measurement routine. Source URL: Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division announces…
ABB to introduce digital application to monitor well-being of control room operators
The result is a microenvironment that adapts to each individual’s needs and is achieved through the measurement and grading of factors such as air quality, temperature, lighting environment and humidity.…
Binder USA releases Series 770 NCC female panel-mount connector
When the panel-mount connector is mounted it can withstand wash-downs and splashes when a cable is not connected, making the NCC connector suitable for medical and industrial applications where spillages…
AutomationDirect announces SOLO Basic temperature controllers
These basic controllers are IP66 rated for dust and water jet ingress protection (inside suitable enclosure) and have a 0°C to 50°C operating temperature range. Source URL: AutomationDirect announces SOLO…