Robotics Business Review

APRIL 26, 2024

She said ‘mechanical engineer.’” “I grew up and became an industrial engineer, but I’ve always been fascinated with mechanical systems,” he told The Robot Report. “I The difficulty in designing the system was maintaining softness while mechanically operating the finger – that’s where our patent is,” Ondemir said.

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E&T

APRIL 24, 2023

The Chinese government has approved a plan to send a robotic spacecraft to collect samples from an asteroid, according to the China National Space Administration's Lunar Exploration and Space Programme Centre. After reaching the asteroid, the probe will use a mechanical arm to scoop dust from its surface.

Robotics 104

Robotics Robotics 104

Fabricating & Metal Work

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Tecoi’s THOR machine also integrates mechanical cutting with the capability to manufacture parts using multiple operations, including: milling, drilling, tapping, countersinking, marking, etc. The cutting table can be equipped with dross collection under the grid and an independent chip collection system for recycling.

Fit 52

Fit Automation Manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 21, 2023

Unifor CN Master Bargaining Committee (Photo: CNW Group/Unifor) MONTREAL — Unifor has reached tentative collective agreements with CN Rail, averting strike action. ” The four tentative collective agreements cover Local 100 and Council 4000 members across the country. . Unifor is the largest union at CN.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

have ratified a new collective agreement that addresses some fixes to the public transit system. Mechanics returned to work last week to get a head start on the process. The 75 Unifor Local 114 members work as transit operators, HandyDART operators, mechanics, and cleaners. communities. Wages increased in this contract at 9.5%

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

E&T

JUNE 5, 2023

These stations have been collecting dust and pollution particles for decades. However, their filters have also accidentally collected valuable samples of eDNA, which can be used for analysing the progression of climate change. A vital source of biodiversity data has been identified by new research in air quality monitoring stations.

Sourcing 98

Sourcing 98

Machine Metrics

JUNE 16, 2022

Originally, they were used to trigger mechanical responses to reduce manual labor. As sensor technology evolved, the devices were improved to collect data from individual machines so companies could use the data to analyze production processes and identify areas for improvement.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Automation 52

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You have the spring, and then you have a shock-absorbing mechanism. To learn how the leg should behave across activities, Gregg united with collaborator Elliott Rouse, who studies the mechanical properties of healthy human gait. This provides some wiggle room. Gregg compares it to the suspension on a car.

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Robotics Robotics Control Algorithm 91

E&T

MAY 26, 2023

The Aukus alliance is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the UK and the US (Aukus) which includes cooperation on advanced cyber mechanisms, AI and quantum technologies among other technologies. Their latest work saw AI-enabled assets being used in a “collaborative swarm” to detect and track military targets in real time.

Artificial Intelligence 111

Artificial Intelligence 111

i4.0 today

AUGUST 1, 2022

This highly innovative “nano-robot” should enable closer study of the mechanical forces applied at microscopic levels, which are crucial for many biological and pathological processes. At present, our knowledge of these molecular mechanisms involved in cell mechanosensitivity is still very limited. DNA origami structures.

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Robotics Robotics Form Function 97

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 3, 2024

The portability, durability, and self-cleaning mechanisms available in weld fume control systems not only ensures your welders are operating in safe environments but also provides options, including minimizing the maintenance of these systems. Controlling and mitigating weld fumes is an integral part of the welding process. s Torit Fume Hood.

Sourcing 52

Sourcing Function Robotics Robotics 52

AU Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Undergraduate engineering students in UC San Diego’s Yonder Deep student organisation are seeking to develop and 3D-print a completely autonomous, low-cost, modular underwater vehicle (AUV) that will make it possible for scientists to affordably collect oceanographic and climatic data.

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3D printing Prototype  Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 79

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 5, 2024

Prioritizing data collection infrastructure, privacy protocols, and workforce development serves as the cornerstone for successful analytics initiatives. The Transformation in the Healthcare IT Industry In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare analytics, laying the groundwork for transformative strategies is paramount.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking 52

Control Engineering

JUNE 24, 2023

Using the power of prediction, University of Wisconsin-Madison mechanical engineers have quickly discovered several promising high-performance polymers out of a field of 8 million candidates. Polyimides are produced through a condensation reaction of dianhydride and diamine/diisocyanate molecules.

Aerospace 96

Aerospace Electronics Automotive Sourcing 96

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Blade changing is fast and easy thanks to a quick tensioning and comprehensive tracking mechanism. The saw also features a rip fence, miter gauge and dust collection port. The 3-speed design is perfect for cutting ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The 100-year-old Palmgren is a C.H. Hanson® brand.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 5, 2023

United Grinding replaced the mechanical parts, controls, electrical systems and automated loading system, improving speeds and long-term reliability while keeping the original machine’s exacting tolerances and repeatability. . technologies. Only the heavy castings of KSPT’s Walter machines remain in the rebuilt versions.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Robotics Robotics 97

Modern Machine Shop

DECEMBER 24, 2023

The “auto-zero” function is the electronic equivalent of the rotating bezel on mechanical dial indicators: the operator brings the gage head into rough contact with the master and simply zeroes the comparator, eliminating the need for ultra-careful positioning of the gage head. Other advanced functions can speed gaging setups.

Electronics 105

Electronics Function Sourcing Fit 105

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Tesla is non-unionized globally, but the Swedish workers are demanding that the carmaker sign a collective bargaining agreement, which most employees in Sweden have. Swedish mechanics stopped servicing Tesla cars and several unions, including postal workers, have joined in a wave of solidarity with IF Metall’s demands.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Compliance Automotive 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 25, 2023

And yet, at the core of Motion Australia’s collective capabilities and experience is a wealth of exceptional engineering knowledge, enriched by a vast network of business partnerships and working relationships that the Motion Australia team maintain with customers, manufacturers, and suppliers of engineered products.

Manufacturing 73

Manufacturing 73

E&T

MARCH 23, 2023

These materials have the ability to convert ambient energy from various sources including light, heat, radio-frequency waves (like those from Wi-Fi and mobile signals), and mechanical vibrations.” However, in order to collect energy from ambient light, vibrations and radio-frequency waves, new materials will need to be developed.

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Smart manufacturing Sourcing Manufacturing 64

iBASEt

APRIL 4, 2023

In this post-Covid world, many manufacturers are looking to servitization as a mechanism to build more agility into their operations and as a tool to improve profitability. But what is servitization, what are the benefits, and how does a company become successful at servitizing? In essence, you can’t make smart products in a dumb factory.

Industry 4.0 80

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Aerospace Sourcing 80

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 27, 2024

Brooke Chalmers, who studies computer science, and Jason Kobrin, who studies mechanical engineering, work on the Mars Rover in the Richards Hall Makerspace. Coming in at 50 kg (110 lb.), The robotic arm on the Northeastern team’s Mars Rover.

Robotics 93

Robotics Robotics 3D printing Function 93

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The collective sum of biological inputs can be greater than their individual contributions. Led by Saptarshi Das, associate professor of engineering science and mechanics at Penn State, the team published their work in Nature Communications. For this work, we only looked into two senses.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Discrete manufacturing 52

Additive Manufacturing

DECEMBER 17, 2022

While the titanium skeleton reinforces the implant and resists physical and mechanical stress, the unique calcium phosphate composition provides healing and regenerative properties, allowing regrowth of the patient’s own bone. The data were collected as part of post-market surveillance in Europe, the U.S., 4 and MDR 2017/745.

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Composites 3D printing Form Additive manufacturing 97

Additive Manufacturing

JANUARY 6, 2023

The first planned series of 3D printed peripheral upgrades are limited edition custom keycaps, designed to fit on HyperX and most other mechanical keyboards, available to consumers over the coming months. “We HyperX will showed examples of personalized keyboards, headsets, mice, and other gaming products during CES 2023.

3D printing 52

3D printing Fit Additive manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

MAY 6, 2023

Many industrial automation companies are working on eliminating the stuck needle syndrome, inaccuracy, low resolution, short life expectancy, mechanical wear and tear, ambiguity, parallax and lack of HMI/MMI of all analog meters. Replace hundreds of different mechanical mountings.

Made-to-spec 59

Made-to-spec Compliance Automation Manufacturing 59

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 14, 2024

. “So something that can be attached to the whale, where it would go on and remain on the whale for a long amount of time to collect the data, but still be able to release itself eventually, whether naturally by the movements of the whale, or by our own mechanism of sort of releasing the tag itself.”

Robotics 105

Robotics Robotics Sourcing Compliance 105

E&T

OCTOBER 27, 2022

We’ve just gotten done looking through our key observables, and every piece of data we wanted to collect – at least preliminarily – has shown that we collected all that data.”. “The launch today went extremely well,” said Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe, the director of strategic systems programmes, who oversaw the test.

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Prototype  Electronics Aerospace 49

MEM

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a major contract worth around 114bn JPY *1 (around 814m USD) called CP04 by the Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation to deliver Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works, including digital signalling for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos in the Philippines.

Function 98

Function Manufacturing 98

Canadian Manufacturing

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Our ESG teams have worked intensely to ensure the communities of Itinga and Araçuaí have been concomitantly lifted through Sigma’s transformative new social initiatives: allocating funding to build 2,000 rainwater collection systems and to empower 10,000 women through microcredit.”

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing 52

Gil Automation

AUGUST 25, 2023

These systems consist of a network of sensors, controllers, and software that collect and analyze real-time data from industrial equipment and processes. SCADA systems enhance efficiency in industrial operations through various mechanisms. This not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances worker safety.

Bottleneck 52

Bottleneck Automation Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The L-703SP is a compact geometry laser-based calibration system that is highly repeatable, offers high resolution and accuracy, easy setup and training, as well as fast data collection. Hamar says its R&D and field testing have shown that the L-703SP reduces the time for calibrating surface plates by 30-60% versus conventional methods.

Electronics 52

Electronics 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 19, 2023

Additionally, post-processing solutions are tailored to fit the needs of myriad IPM client applications. Proper machine alignment involves more than just data collection. This saves considerable time and money during planned outages, emergency shutdowns, rebuilds and installations.

Fit 52

Fit Sourcing Manufacturing 52

E&T

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But the researchers believe satellites could offer day-by-day timelines of where microplastics enter the water, how they move and where they tend to collect, for prevention and clean-up efforts. But we need to be cautious and fully understand the system’s limitations before putting it into widespread use,” he added.

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Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 14, 2023

” Unifor and SINTTIA have asked the Canadian government to investigate and remediate a resolution to the “systematic and continual denial of rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining” by Fränkische Industrial Pipes México S.A. .” at its factory in Silao.

Automotive 40

Automotive Manufacturing 40

E&T

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Using and adapting concepts from existing artificial neural networks (ANNs) – the algorithms that drive machine learning – the researchers developed the mechanical equivalents of ANN components in an interconnected system. The flexures essentially act as flexible joints among the moveable beams to connect the system.

Artificial Intelligence 40

Artificial Intelligence Aerospace Prototype  Robotics 40

E&T

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The absorbed materials can afterwards be washed from the biomass and collected for reuse. Here we optimised the conditions of REE uptake by the cyanobacterial biomass, and characterised the most important chemical mechanisms for binding them.

Electronics 110

Electronics Function 110