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Method developed to make semiconductors smart, compact

Control Engineering

Using an electron beam, they are able to create a desired pattern on semiconductors β€” a technique not often used in the industry. Semiconductors are made of layers of thin films, each of which are deposited or etched with specific patterns that impact their functions. Semiconductor Insights.

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Stretchable soft robotics use strain sensors

Control Engineering

The sensors can measure a strain range up to three times higher than typical sensors, making them valuable for applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, prosthetics, and biomedicine. Hollywood is a go-to source of inspiration for roboticists. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering , decided to test an alternative approach.

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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

β€œIt is difficult to develop a single, soft gripper that is capable of handling ultrasoft, ultrathin, and heavy objects, due to tradeoffs between strength, precision and gentleness,” said Jie Yin, corresponding author of a paper on the work and an associate professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at NC State.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

The PC controls also allow for a wide range of programming, functionality, customer information, and virtually unlimited program storage. By combining plasma and oxy-cutting technology with vertical machining functions, this machine can perform multiple processes in a single setup, eliminate moving WIP between stations and reduce labor needs.