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Sensors developed for fitted face masks

Control Engineering

While there are no simple ways to fit a mask, a sensor developed by MIT researchers could make it much easier to ensure a good fit. Wearing a mask can help prevent the spread of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 , but a mask’s effectiveness depends on how well it fits. Mask fit quality. COVID-19 Insights.

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Inks for 3D-printable wearable bioelectronics designed

Control Engineering

Flexible electronics have enabled the design of sensors, actuators, microfluidics and electronics on flexible, conformal and/or stretchable sublayers for wearable, implantable or ingestible applications. This also allows any researcher to build 3D bioprinters tailored to fit their own research needs.

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Cameras give industrial vision-guided robots human-like functions

Control Engineering

The compact DIN-rail design of Ethernet switches allows them to fit easily next to a power supply, contactor, or relay. Fibre is impervious to electronic noise, so the SFP slots may be useful in running long-distance communications between the robot and a remote higher-level controller. Space inside a robot is always a limiting factor.

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Solving the puzzle of 2D materials disorder

Control Engineering

Eventually this mentality led to the discovery that, rather than examining each 2D material, researchers can detect where newly founded puzzle pieces fit. In science, disorder refers to imperfections or nearby charges that might scatter the otherwise straight path of an electron.

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Video: AI-enabled item-picking robot speeds fulfillment, is easy to integrate

Control Engineering

Application industries include e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and electronics among others. Richard (Rick) Ankney, global account manager, robots and discrete automation, Robotics Business Unit, ABB, explains advantages of ABB AI-enabled Robotic Item Picker. With a payload of up to 3kg and a reach of up to 1.65

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Motion control, ease of use, sustainability: Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023

Control Engineering

Among show-related efforts beyond explaining their sustainability offerings, exhibitors can participate in a post-show donation program, benefiting local organizations in the Las Vegas area, by donating any unwanted food, electronics or booth materials. Related machine simulation is fit for digitalization.

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ProMat 2023 exhibits show what is possible in warehouse automation, motion control

Control Engineering

Lapeyre Stair showed, if your motion-control system is in the way, how a compact, alternating-tread stair design can fit over a conveyor, providing a mobile, lower-risk alternative to using ladders to get over conveyors. Courtesy: Mark T. About 80% of its offerings include some customization, Uzzolino said.