Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 26, 2023

an international manufacturer of aerospace products and a landing gear manufacturer, announced that the unionized employees of its Longueuil, Québec, facility have voted in favour of the renewal of a three-year collective agreement, which now extends through April 30, 2026. LONGUEUIL — Héroux-Devtek Inc., Héroux-Devtek Inc.

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Control Engineering

MAY 25, 2023

Valve actuators enhance system efficiencies while improving the accuracy of process valves, freeing technical teams within the facility to utilize their efforts in safety improvement programs and remote valve performance monitoring. Protect the actuators when transporting or handling valves.

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E&T

MAY 26, 2023

They based their experiments on the scanned and 3D-printed copy of an egress complex fragment collected in February 2005 from the wild. These will make it possible to move air around, through embedded sensors and actuators that require only tiny amounts of energy,” said Andréen. “We This fragment was 4cm thick with a volume of 1.4

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2024

Myactuator $1,097,393 Other China Actuators / Motors / Servos Myactuator develops robot actuators and control systems. Verification Funding information is collected from several public and private sources. Many firms have multiple locations in different countries.

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E&T

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Those A, B, X, Y face buttons have been finely tuned, according to the company, with a five-layer structure and microswitches to deliver the fastest possible actuation and a minimised actuation distance of just 0.6mm. It's all these small, subtle improvements that add up collectively to a superior gaming experience.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2024

It has improved control policies, upgraded actuation, and minimized joint complexity. “It’s essential for customers like Purina to monitor and manage fleets as a vehicle for collecting data. . “We wanted to know that we could solve essential dexterous manipulation problems before releasing the product.”

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Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The 15-Year Project Soraluce is part of the Danobatgroup , a manufacturing co-op that collectively represents one of Europe’s largest machine-tool builders. To achieve this, two electromagnetic actuators are installed at the end of the ram — one at the top of the ram and one on the side. with notable success.

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MEM

MAY 30, 2023

It opens up opportunities for integration with other systems, making it a versatile choice for plant enthusiasts seeking to automate their small crops, greenhouses, or plant collections. The potential applications of CropAssistant extend to a wide range of markets.

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ATS

JULY 28, 2022

Fog computing is similar to cloud computing in that it draws upon the processing power and communication benefits of a distributed network of connected devices and analytical architecture to make sense of the vast amount of data collected by sensors in the industrial internet of things (IIoT).

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Control Engineering

APRIL 10, 2023

However, the team wanted to automatically learn how to actuate the legs during dribbling, to enable the discovery of hard-to-script skills for responding to diverse terrains like snow, gravel, sand, grass, and pavement. It has a set of actuators that lets it apply forces and move itself and objects. Enter, simulation.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 18, 2022

Unfortunately, poorly maintained and operated systems can allow a measurable portion of that compressed air to leak away — wasted rather than used to actuate processes. The result: real-time information is collected and converted into useful analytics and insights to guide and improve predictive maintenance practices and optimize energy use.

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Automation Mag

JULY 4, 2023

As an integrator, I love how robot, sensor, actuator, and controls hardware manufacturers have continuously innovated because we are able to provide robotic automation solutions to our customers in new ways. I have seen enormous growth in the technical offerings in the washdown and hygienic side of the food industry in particular.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MARCH 15, 2023

These safety glasses are part of Brass Knuckle’s new anti-fog collection, which features groundbreaking BK-Anti-Fog+ technology. The ZQ215/ZQ315 pull-wire emergency stop switches have an unlocking function, which must be actively reset before the next actuation.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 23, 2022

Intelligent field devices or actuators can process data digitally and can record (analogue) process values, but also generate additional vital data (e.g., The use of data in networked systems, both in the field (edge) and in the cloud, in such a way that they contribute to value creation. Smart field devices.

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i4.0 today

MAY 12, 2023

The Cambridge-based business has achieved significant increases in the accuracy of their piezo actuated nanopositioning stages after working with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) the UK’s designated institute for measurement standards.

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Automation Mag

AUGUST 10, 2022

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart factories, cyber-physical systems and more – with the key change being the greater interconnectivity of automation systems allowing for real-time data collection and processing. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices such as smart sensors and actuators are commonly used to gather data.

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Galaxy Sivtek

JULY 6, 2022

The filter consists of a trapezoidal-shaped mesh basket that can easily trap oversize impurities and collect them in the purging chamber. Automatic actuator valves can purge the material easily without interrupting the ongoing process. With the use of a self-cleaning filter coating, the slurry can also be reclaimed after use.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 7, 2023

To develop effective neutralization products, scientists collect gaseous samples from facilities and analyze them using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to determine the precise molecular makeup of odors, even those present in minute amounts (Figure 2).

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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

This means it is up to every company to come up with its own definition to figure out how to take advantage of all these technologies collectively to thrive in this transformative time right now. This requires connecting these physical assets with digital technologies, such as IoT devices, sensors and actuators.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 18, 2024

Applied Intuition , a provider of software infrastructure to deploy autonomous vehicles at scale, received a $250 million Series E round, while Physical Intelligence , a developer of foundation models and other software for robots and actuated devices, attracted $70 million in a seed round. Both firms are located in California.

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i4.0 today

APRIL 17, 2024

The movement of these different parts are usually controlled by rotary and linear actuators. Machine position and velocity can be regulated using a motion control device, like an electric motor, hydraulic pump, or servo actuator. However, those without an extensive I/O range can come across problems, especially in terms of scalability.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Siemens’ building technology products that include Building Management control hardware and software platforms in addition to field instruments like valves, actuators, sensors, and thermostats—embody quality, aligned with strong business standards. The building automation side includes control systems and software.

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Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

Smart components of IO-Links can be executed with precision, therefore allowing actuators to sense when to turn off. The IO-Link operating mode supports bidirectional data communications with field devices and is typically used during data collection for monitoring, testing and diagnostics.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 27, 2023

Robotics insights Cornell University researchers have developed a system of fluid-driven actuators that enable soft robots to achieve more complex motions by using viscous fluid. The team’s paper, “ Harnessing Nonuniform Pressure Distributions in Soft Robotic Actuators ,” published Jan. 20 in Advanced Intelligent Systems.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 8, 2024

You can also collect and store related data easily.” It provides real-time data exchange between sensors, actuators and controllers, enabling greater flexibility and efficiency in manufacturing processes,” he says. Acceleration and speed can be dialed in at the actuator without the need for flow controls or specialized programming.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

These robotic solutions track the health and quality of the plants, collect plant images for analysis and perform material handling functions.”. They’re more efficient than traditional forms of actuation such linear bearing systems and round-rail bearing systems paired with ball screw and acme screw drives, says Osak.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The ways we communicate, inform, collect data, analyze and report have gone through many changes. Operators face various age-related issues such sensors out of calibration, blocked impulse lines, spurious shutdowns, seized valves, and failed actuators. The needs of today’s business world are dynamic. Now, the pace is accelerating.

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

IIoT (industrial internet of things) capabilities allow users to collect and analyze data that help improve plant performance and ensure weld precision, consistency, quality and aesthetics. Industry 4.0/IIoT Product highlights: Product Innovation: Branson GLX-1 Laser Welder. It is Industry 4.0/IIoT-capable,

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

Programming the iRoll Performance and iRoll Extreme is simple thanks to self-adjusting AI, which generates programs based on historical parameters collected during the fabrication of similar parts. What we mean is that every movement in that machine is actuated, is controlled, by an electric actuator.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 19, 2024

Our insights engine will incorporate real-time surgical force measurement along with the surgical data Intuitive currently collects to build analytical insights for surgeons and care teams.” That data is the data we’re going to go out and collect over time, and I think it will be fascinating and transformative.”

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Control Engineering

JULY 23, 2023

Traditionally, sensors and actuators were created to be devices with a single function – a proximity sensor detected if an object was in front of it, and a valve actuator opened or closed a valve. Offering an example of intelligent actuators, Peter highlighted grippers used on robots and in assembly applications.

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Control Engineering

MAY 2, 2023

This enables the integration of different devices and systems, such as sensors, actuators and controllers, into a single network, making it easier to monitor, control and automate processes. A clean slate is a better point to start from so the extra cost will have a return on investment (ROI) over the life of the systems.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 25, 2023

Edge computing fundamental to manufacturing operations Smart manufacturing relies on industrial edge sensors and actuators to increase production efficiency, manage production performance and ensure high quality output. “As

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 24, 2024

Depending upon the make, model, and age of the tractor, additional actuators can be fitted to control steering, throttle, and brakes, said Bluewhite. Included with Pathfinder is an onboard computer that processes all of the sensor data and controls the tractor operation.

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Trimantec

AUGUST 30, 2021

Stage 2 - The drive controller directs the actuator which imparts motion. Common actuator types include: Hydraulic actuator – fluid pressure moves a piston through a tube to build torque. Pneumatic actuator – Air or gas pressure is used to control speed and torque. Pneumatic Actuators. .

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 16, 2022

In recent years, many organizations have equipped their plants with digital technologies that enable them to create and collect vital data in areas such as equipment health and emissions,” continued Annison. This will then enable them to evolve and adapt to meet changing regulatory requirements over the coming decades. “In

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Automation Mag

MAY 15, 2023

The data collected from the technologies of today are actively used to analyze processes, and predict failing machine components or issues before it actually stops functioning. Arshdeep Singh from Black Controls shares that remote accessibility has become a big part of every modern system for customer and OEM support.

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