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Nidec Drives introduces standard 5-year warranty

Design World

Nidec Drives, a global leader in industrial drives and automation, is launching a groundbreaking change to their warranty program. Effective immediately, customers will now receive a 5-year warranty as standard on all Control Techniques and KB Electronics AC, DC, Servo drives, option module and keypad product lines*.

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How are Wireless Sensor Networks employed in Industrial Automation

DO Supply

WSNs have several key components: Sensor Nodes A sensor node comprises of a sensing unit (or a transducer) that measures physical parameters, a micro-controller that processes the data, an ADC, a transceiver for wireless communication, and a power source which is usually a battery. What does WSN architecture offer?

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Five lessons manufacturing operations can learn from enterprise IT teams

Cisco Industrial Automation

Today, OT can borrow IT’s tools and techniques to modernize production networks. Unmanaged switches are typically used for isolated networks, which the controller bridges when needed. Automate deployment and monitoring. IT teams use automated discovery tools to see all connected devices and their communications patterns.

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When will we get the ChatGPT of robotics? The future of embodied AI is bright

Robotics Business Review

Googles RT-X is an example of a general-purpose robotics model that can control many different types of robots and perform basic reasoning about complex tasks. More robotic automation is an inevitability, and all of the uncertainty resides in the question of how , not if.

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iLAuNCH project takes Aussie plant monitoring tech to space

Manufacturer's Monthly

Technologies that assist automated food plant production are vital for space and will also have significant commercial applications here on Earth. Controlled Environment Agriculture technologies are pivotal to addressing food security challenges posed by limited land availability and a growing global population.

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Using drones to improve wildfire and forest management

Robotics Business Review

Linebarger discusses the innovative use of drones in wildfire management, particularly through prescribed fire techniques. News of the week VDMA: Germanys robotics industry has lost competitiveness The German robotics and automation industry is facing a downturn, with the VDMA R+A forecasting a 9% drop in total turnover for 2025, reaching 13.8

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Kaishan Recognized with Frost & Sullivan’s 2024 Global Competitive Strategy Leadership Award for Its Outstanding Contributions to the Industrial Air Compressor Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Moreover, Kaishan’s strategic focus on market-oriented innovations enabled the company to develop critical technologies and unique manufacturing techniques, incorporating digitalization and automation across its production lines.