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Thin film growth technique is the result of microscopic holes

Control Engineering

These thin films could play an important role in flexible or wearable electronics and in the development of unique multilayer devices for next-generation computing. Manzo said the experiments don’t close the book on remote epitaxy, either; in fact, true remote epitaxy would allow the growth of even thinner films.

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Robotic grippers developed to pick up delicate, heavy objects

Control Engineering

In proof-of-concept testing, the researchers demonstrated that the kirigami grippers could be used in conjunction with the myoelectric prosthesis to turn the pages of a book and pluck grapes off a vine. “We

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Motor control maintenance and troubleshooting best practices, advice

Control Engineering

An ac drive operates by first converting the applied ac voltage into dc, then using solid state electronic circuits to rebuild a sinusoidal waveform at the desired frequency to apply to the motor. VFDs are used for ac and dc motors and ac drives can be used with single or three phase induction motors.

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The fundamentals of troubleshooting in industrial automation

Control Engineering

Troubleshooting is a systematic approach to problem solving that is used to find and correct issues with complex machines, electronics and software. Seven troubleshooting fundamentals to consider What is meant by troubleshooting? It is often applied to machinery that has stopped working or is not operating as expected.

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Motion control and robotics troubleshooting and maintenance advice

Control Engineering

The Delta configuration is very fast and often used in the electronics industry for component placement. This was featured in the “ Maintenance and Troubleshooting in Industrial Automation ” book by Frank Lamb , the founder and owner of Automation Consulting LLC and a member of the Control Engineering editorial advisory board.