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Festo Introduces Digital Closed-Loop Pneumatic Control

Gary Mintchell

Precise proportional pressure control also conserves gases used in food and beverage, chemical, and semiconductor processing applications. Controlled Pneumatic systems are composed of digitally controlled proportional pressure regulators, sensors, high-speed communications, and control algorithms.

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LimX Dynamics demonstrates latest humanoid robot motions

Robotics Business Review

TRON 1 comes with built-in motion-control algorithms, is ready for remote control out of the box, and has an open software development kit (SDK) and hardware interface. The platform offers modular point-foot, sole or standing, and wheeled foot options. It is intended to help accelerate humanoid robot development.

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Optimize EtherCAT-based motion system performance with IDM Series

Design World

The IDMsm is the first model in ACS Motion Control’s Intelligent Drive Module (IDM) Series of EtherCAT DS402 drives. It represents the first motor drive that can be controlled by a third-party device.

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WAGO introduces IEEE 1547-2018 compliant controller

Design World

The new Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Controller from WAGO is a library function block with a control algorithm for voltage, frequency, and reactive power control. To ensure a reliable power system, the DER connection to the grid requires communication between the energy source and the operator.

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Autonomous vehicle sensors don’t have to be a drag, find researchers

Robotics Business Review

While most research has focused on control algorithms to heighten autonomous vehicle safety, less attention has been directed at improving aerodynamic performance, which is essential for lowering energy consumption and extending driving range.

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Festo introduces VTEP proportional valve terminal for precision control in industrial applications

Automation Mag

Each valve contains an integrated pressure-temperature sensor, an airflow control algorithm, and four digitally controlled 2/2 piezoelectric cartridges. The cartridges are arranged in a bridge circuit, allowing two independent channels to be controlled by a single valve.

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ANCA Tool Grinder Provides Consistent Cutting Tool Production

Modern Machine Shop

Equipped with ANCA’s latest nanometer control technology, the MX7 Ultra is said to provide micron-level precision, reducing tool runout and optimizing tool life. The inclusion of new servo control algorithms, fast servo response and enhanced temperature stability is said to provide consistent results across high-volume production.