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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 — a technique not often used in the industry. Aligning patterns between processing steps makes the manufacturing process especially complex. They’re using an electron beam as a “pencil” to write the patterns exactly where they want them.

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Wearable bioelectronic device capable of tracking multiple vital signs developed

Control Engineering

In the future, Yan hopes the biological data gathered by the device could be wirelessly transmitted to smartphone or similar electronics for future sharing with medical professionals. Made from a liquid-metal elastomer composite, the material’s key feature is its skin-like soft properties. “It

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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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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Manufacturing insights Future-proofing manufacturing uses digitization and digitalization and eventually digital transformation to help companies make better and more informed decisions. Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. We started with just the line operator’s body.

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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

Robotic grippers tend to be designed for delicacy or weight and this can give them added utility in manufacturing and other situations where the situation is constantly changing. lb) weight, dexterous enough to fold a cloth, and precise enough to pick up microfilms that are 20 times thinner than a human hair.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

Pavilions are dedicated to 3D/additive manufacturing; finishing; forming & fabricating; METALFORM; robotics & industrial automation; tube & pipe; welding; and welding automation. The SimTrans program works more powerfully than ever to allow enterprise control of distributive manufacturing between separate locations.