AI-powered 3D machine vision system is ‘world first’
3 April 2024 Cognex has launched a product which it describes as “the world’s first 3D vision system with AI”. The In-Sight L38 3D vision system combines AI,… Read More
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Grease degradation app monitors remaining life on-site
14 March 2024 NSK is developing a “world-first” technique for diagnosing the remaining life of lubricant grease rapidly and accurately by monitoring changes in colour as it ages. Read More
‘Breakthrough’ in calculations could double bearing lives
8 January 2024 The Japanese bearings-maker NSK claims that it can revise the basic dynamic load rating of many of its rolling bearings to double their rolling contact… Read More
‘First’ reducer with built-in sensors adds IoT to mechanical kit
24 November 2023 Nidec Drive Technology has developed a precision reducer for robots and machine tools, with built-in torque, temperature and angle sensors. The Smart₋-Flexwave device can detect… Read More
Tech creates bridge from motor switches to digital world
18 November 2023 At the recent SPS show in Germany, ABB demonstrated a technology that offers a simple way to digitise AF contactors and motor starters and provide… Read More
Motor sensor is low-cost rival to magnetic and optical encoders
26 October 2023 The Japanese semiconductor specialist Renesas has developed an inductive motor position sensing technology to rival the costly magnetic and optical encoders commonly used in motor… Read More
AC drive has been designed for hydraulic applications
25 October 2023 Parker Hannifin has developed a modular AC drive specifically for motor control in hydraulic applications. The AC20F drive, available in ratings from 1.5-180kW, can be… Read More
Cloud-based HMI portfolio offers users choice and agility
25 October 2023 Rockwell Automation has launched a portfolio of cloud-based software and hardware that allows customers to use visualisation software to design HMI applications that will work… Read More
Machine-builders can customise HMIs to suit their needs
22 August 2023 Rockwell Automation has released a line of graphic terminals based on technologies that it acquired when it bought the Italian automation manufacturer Asem in 2020. Read More
Codesys-based motion controllers handle up to 64 axes
23 June 2023 The Taiwanese automation supplier Delta has launched three Codesys-based motion controllers for single-axis movements as well as synchronous multi-axis motion applications such as gearing, electronic… Read More
