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Inks for 3D-printable wearable bioelectronics designed

Control Engineering

Texas A&M University has developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue, which is needed for the ink used in 3D printing, or additive manufacturing. In utilizing these 3D printers, Deo was able to print electrically active and stretchable electronic devices.

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High-voltage power technologies driving semiconductor processes

Control Engineering

Here, processes may use power supplies with output voltages in the tens of kV for precision electron and ion beam acceleration, scanning and control as well as high-voltage pulsed DC power supplies that minimize arcing, enhance deposition rate, improve film flatness and packing density. Technologies for today’s process power requirements.

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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.

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Integrated stepper motors trim accurate metal forming costs

Control Engineering

Computer cases and other metal electronics enclosures . The all-in-one format with electronics integrated into the motors makes for a cost-effective and compact solution. . Since the integrated stepper motors incorporate control electronics, CI was able to replace several different parts with one. . “We

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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

And there’s no clear end in sight for shortages of key electric/electronic components, especially semiconductors, which could remain elusive into 2025. This goes back to supply chain responses such as specifying parts with dual sources, both at the component and subassembly level.

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Robot platform designed to develop range of semiconductor materials

Control Engineering

It was remarkable to find that characterization is the major source of greenhouse gas emissions in materials research,” said environmental economist Lucía Serrano-Luján, co-author of the paper and a researcher at Rey Juan Carlos University and the Technical University of Cartagena.

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PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots

Robotics Business Review

Source: Pudu Robotics Pudu Technology Co. The Shenzhen, China-based company said its new robot offers maneuverability, a “map-and-go” feature, and flexible deployment to help manufacturers worldwide. Source: Pudu Robotics PUDU T300 will work with PUDUlink platform What’s the new robot ‘s payload capacity?