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Engineers fabricate a chip-free, wireless electronic skin

Control Engineering

Process Sensor Insights. An electronic skin, which conforms to the skin similar to tape or a band-aid, needs to be chip-free in order to maintain the “skin” like properties of the new generation of wearable sensors. Using this technique, they have fabricated and explored various flexible, multifunctional electronic films.

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Silk developed as alternative to some microplastics

Control Engineering

Much of the burden of environmental microplastics comes from other sources, such as the degradation over time of larger plastic objects such as bottles and packaging, and from the wear of car tires. Each of these sources may require its own kind of solutions for reducing its spread, Marelli said.

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Embrace Disruption: The Supply Chain

Fabricating & Metal Work

In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts. For one California manufacturing company, an industry-built ERP product provides tools to support its automation journey. Excelta Corp., Fenton, Mo.)

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Robot integration ease of use a priority

Control Engineering

Many medium-sized companies, whether in the food industry, the packaging industry or electronics suppliers, are increasingly turning to robot-assisted applications. Source: Profinet. A single robot library will enable engineers to access and control simple functions, and higher level functions that can be added later as needed.