Control Engineering

JANUARY 23, 2023

In years past, the technology and functionality needed to tackle all these issues might only be available in flagship controllers, but today automation options have expanded. At design time, developers may find it difficult to source various components and intelligent devices.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2022

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. This also allows any researcher to build 3D bioprinters tailored to fit their own research needs.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Hollywood is a go-to source of inspiration for roboticists. The sensors can be attached to soft bodies in motion – anything from the mechanical tendons of prosthetic leg, to the pulsating matter of human internal organs – for the purpose of tracking shape-change and proper functioning, no cameras required.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Advances in machine tool hardware, software, subtractive and additive manufacturing processes and related system integration were among four major Siemens IMTS announcements. New technology functions for the Siemens Sinumerik One computer numerical control (CNC) simplify operation and increase productivity. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Control Engineering

MAY 26, 2023

Lidar systems emit their own light, making them less susceptible to interference from external sources such as sunlight, fog, or rain. Future direction for lidar technology As lidar technology continues to evolve, there will be a shift towards diversified functions and customized design under different application scenarios.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

Digital inputs can be assigned functions such as selecting a preset speed, clearing alarms or faults, and placing the drive under automatic or manual control. Manufacturers use different features and labels, so it is very important to carefully read the manual. There are many internal diagnostic functions to detect problems with VFDs.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The semiconductors being developed to address future demand will be more powerful, more sophisticated and integrate more functionality than ever before. This inline cleaning is typically achieved with a remote plasma source (RPS) that uses an RF-generated plasma to dissociate gases, such as NF3, to clean the chamber.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Machines can be video recorded to analyze operations; motion can be slowed to examine functionality in detail. Keep in mind the jam could have been caused by something else and there may be other sources of power that power the devices. It also works well on systems that are made of a series of sequential functions.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 4, 2022

Getting the functions of all those components from a pair of integrated stepper motors yielded lower costs. With the previous system, we sourced the encoder separately and built it on the back of the motor,” Molleran said. “To CI switched to these steppers on the vertical axis as a cost-efficiency initiative.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 22, 2023

Upon detecting a button push, an automatic safety system will move the equipment to a safe position and de-energize electrical, pneumatic and other power sources. One way to do this is by providing a pushbutton so the qualified operator can request entry to the cell. Existing standards provide guidance for these types of applications.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As the AAS contains all of the information and functionalities of an asset, it acts as a link between I4.0 Conventional safety concepts do not consider the sources and effects of cyber threats that could create new hazards. objects, allowing for the use of many different communication channels and applications.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The work, from MIT’s Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA), builds on years of research, including recent studies demonstrating that objects such as a deformable airplane wing and a functional racing car could be assembled from tiny identical lightweight pieces — and that robotic devices could be built to carry out some of this assembly work.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 2, 2022

The PC controls also allow for a wide range of programming, functionality, customer information, and virtually unlimited program storage. An established sales and service network with local parts sourcing ensures customer satisfaction. The intelligent setup, monitoring, and cutting functions support optimal laser-cutting performance.

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Automation Mag

DECEMBER 12, 2023

T he Canadian manufacturing industry is well aware of the importance of embracing artificial intelligence (AI). As it has evolved, it has opened new pathways to transform how the industry functions and grows. So, where does Canadian manufacturing stand today?

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