From driving a pump to actuating an injector, medical devices that provide patient treatment rely on motion systems. Dependent on the profile of the medication, the environment of use, and the needs of the patient, these devices could be disposable, intended for one-time use, or reusable. This decision directly impacts the motion system specification, so to ensure a smooth development process and quality patient outcome, motion design should be involved at the earliest opportunity.
Automatic object detection is growing ever more sophisticated, yet the accurate detection of humans still poses unique challenges. This article explores what it is that makes humans so difficult to reliably detect, and how successfully navigating these obstacles could usher in a new era of productivity.
Optional output for enhanced connectivity and data transfer
Combating climate change is a serious challenge, with a nearly overwhelming array of issues to overcome. Sustainability-minded people do their best to lessen their personal carbon footprint by using public transportation, driving an EV, cutting back on energy usage, etc. But the biggest culprit in carbon emissions is actually industry, representing an estimated 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S as the U.S. Environmential Protection Agency published.
Integrated hardware and software for single-axis control of BLDC motors
For high-precision and high-speed measurement of complex waveforms.
Improved measurement capabilities and enhanced software integration for accelerated development processes of complex electronic products
High-precision motion control for up to 128 axes
Components for the electric safety and energy efficiency of industrial equipment
For low torque and high band width measurements
High-power output of up to 3kVA in a 1U chassis
In course of Industry 4.0, Kübler has continued to expand its specially developed Industrial Ethernet portfolio in recent years in order to offer customers maximum functionality with protocols like Ethernet/IP, Profinet IO and PROFIsafe. The communication capability of a sensor plays a significant role in ensuring that network communication in the sense of Industry 4.0 is combined with real-time data exchange in the future.
Compact footprint with low power consumption
Wide range of CPU and I/O configurations with screens from 12" to 24"
Compact monochrome and color cameras with up to 212 fps
New MV Titanium compact motor and control concept offers game-changing savings of up to 40 percent for energy-intensive sectors looking to slash emissions, like power, renewables, and mining, says Heikki Vepsäläinen, President, ABB Large Motors and Generators.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have recently developed a temperature sensor that can harvest and store the energy from the magnetic field that exists in the open air around a wire. As a result, this could allow sensors to operate in the most remote settings and — importantly — without batteries.
New modular all-in-one solutions have thousands of configuration options to provide reliable data access and visualization in challenging environments
For flexible backups in the energy transition
For lightweight robots, modular designs are increasingly popular thanks to the flexible deployment they enable for specialised tasks. Modular robots also enhancing the potential for system integrators and end users to develop their own designs. As part of an in-house robot build, optimising the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module. This approach can also improve the efficiency of robot development overall.
LEWA, a manufacturer of metering pumps and systems, relies on IE5+ motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS for high precision applications. They combine a wide control range with outstanding energy efficiency.
Air traffic and shipping are no longer conceivable without radar technology. Their electromagnetic waves provide extremely reliable signals for object detection and collision protection. What has proven itself over long distances at sea and in the air is just as useful at near range: radar also ensures precision and safety when controlling autonomous vehicles and machine booms. The new radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are optimized for use in the intralogistics and material handling sections, among others.
The measurement of low flow is becoming widely used in many industries. However, the smaller the flow, the trickier it is to control and measure, and finding a suitable flow measuring technology at reasonable cost can prove challenging for both users and flow sensor manufacturers.
Emerson and the European Space Agency unveil new Open Innovation Space Laboratory
An interview with Jonas Trautmann, Global Product Marketing Manager at ABB about the value of data and how to structure it.
For detection of difficult-to-measure failure modes, including frequent speed changes and motors with rapidly changing loads
Analog Devices announced that Richard C. Puccio, Jr. will join the company on February 5, 2024 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Empowering engineers to tackle even more demanding design challenges
Flexible and easy device management for efficiency in critical automation processes
The Generis AC drive is described by the company as the next generation of AC drive technology, delivering cost effective and highly reliable AC motor control combined with energy regeneration and low input current harmonics.
Yamaha will hold a booth at Stand 7314, Hall 7, Motek 2023, October 10-13, to showcase new robots and automation solutions in action.
Helps rapidly optimise missile fin actuation system
Enable flow measurement of high viscosity liquids in demanding applications such as chemical and petrochemical industry.
IEN Europe talked to Matthias Ortner, General Manager at NKE Austria and Hugo Santos, CBDO at Fersa Group, the NKE parent company and Pedro Pablo Andreu Fersa COO.
The ODVA announced that process device profiles have been added to the EtherNet/IP Specification to provide automation practitioners with another critical tool to help optimize plant operations.
The company is constantly developing their portfolio to meet the new requirements of climate change and technological progress.
Attending the SPS Nuremberg trade show for the first time, Inovance Technology Europe presents the European face of a fast-growing $3 billion industrial automation company, through four new products.
With 480W/520W peak power capability
The future of optimized cutting tool production, AIMS, connects sequential tool production processes – see it at IMTS, Chicago in September
Following the presentation of the HyperX software at JEC World 2022, IEN Europe interviewed Craig Collier, CEO and President at Collier Aerospace, on this new analysis and design optimization tool mostly engineered for Aerospace applications.
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