February 18, 2025 Servo systems depend on closed-loop feedback motor control to determine the rotor’s position at any given moment. The drive uses this motor feedback loop to properly commutate the motor phases, precisely controlling its torque, position and speed according to the application requirements. When encoders fail Although encoders are generally highly accurate and…
February 12, 2025 POSITAL has introduced a new series of IXARC rotary encoders designed for applications where high shaft loadings may be encountered. With heavy-duty housings and shaft bearings, these units are designed to withstand radial shaft loads of up to 350 N (80 pounds) and axial loads as high as 250 N (56 pounds),…
February 12, 2025 Higher resolution opens possibilities in new application areas POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade includes new phasing options, offering a choice of wider index (Z) pulses, making it easier to replicate the features of older encoders…
February 11, 2025 When Google DeepMind wanted a robot hand for their latest project in AI machine learning, they turned to Shadow Robot. This latest creation isn’t just one of the most sensitive and dexterous robotic hands yet created, but it’s sufficiently robust to endure impacts that have destroyed previous designs. Throughout human history, the…
February 11, 2025 WRP Series – Wall Rack Cabinet Inner Panel THe WRP Series is the latest wall rack cabinet inner panel from Hammond Manufacturing. An inner panel allows for the secure attachment of non-rack mounting network and IT equipment, as well as cable management accessories, inside the cabinet. This helps improve airflow, optimize space…
February 5, 2025 Electrical enclosures are critical to safeguarding sensitive IT and electrical components, but they can be vulnerable to extreme temperatures and humidity. This is where enclosure heaters come in—compact, efficient systems designed to maintain a stable internal environment within your enclosures, regardless of external conditions. In this article, we’ll explore the three primary…
February 5, 2025 Hammond Power Solutions proudly announces the launch of HPS Smart Transformers, now available for medium and low voltage transformers. This advanced solution integrates IIoT-enabled power monitors to provide critical data insights, empowering users to proactively analyze and address potential issues before they lead to costly downtime. HPS Smart Transformers are designed to give…
February 5, 2025 Easy crimping for connectors and wire end ferrules – safe, flexible, electrical The semi-automated POWERCRIMPER VARIO from Weidmüller provides more flexibility in panel building, thereby creating real efficiency benefits. Thanks to its purely electric drive, the POWERCRIMPER VARIO as a purely crimping machine offers flexible application options in production. Different inserts, e.g….
January 31, 2025 Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations Teledyne FLIR OEM, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, recently announced the release of Prism™ Supervisor, the latest addition to its Prism embedded software ecosystem. Prism Supervisor integrates drone autopilot flight control systems with real-time, AI-based observations at the edge to improve…
January 31, 2025 Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Professional Drone is Now Available in Canada Teledyne FLIR (part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated) has announced that, for the first time, the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS™ professional uncrewed aerial system (UAS) will be available across Canada. This is being made possible through Rocky Mountain Unmanned Systems (RMUS). The SIRAS professional drone is designed for professional missions,…
January 31, 2025 In 2021, FLIR Teledyne launched the FLIR Si124-LD acoustic imaging camera. It represented state of the art technology and 4 years later it is still seen as a high-end analytical tool with an amazing array of advanced features and benefits. So what is an acoustic camera and what are they used for?…
January 29, 2025 ABB Robotics Introduces AppStudio No-Code Tool for Robot Interface Programming ABB Robotics has launched AppStudioTM, an intuitive no-code software tool designed to empower users of all experience levels to quickly and easily create customized robotic user interfaces. With intuitive functionality and features including a collaborative cloud-based library enabling users to share application…
January 29, 2025 GameChangers for device connectivity Phoenix Contact presents the GameChangers for device connectivity: With progressive ideas, technologies, and materials, they offer solutions for improving speed, compactness, weight, robustness, flexibility, and performance in device manufacturing. Innovative connectors such as the double-wire connectors for Single Pair Ethernet impress not only with their transmission speed, but also…
January 29, 2025 Integrated actuators are transforming the way robotics are designed, offering compact, highly efficient solutions that improve performance and reduce complexity. This detailed article by Harmonic Drive delves into the benefits of integrated actuators, explaining how they combine a motor, gearhead, and feedback system into a single unit to enhance precision, reliability, and…
January 29, 2025 The modular safety relay myPNOZ compliments Pilz’s existing range of safety relays. But when do you use myPNOZ? And when is PNOZsigma the right choice? Learn how to find the right safety relay. Find the right PNOZ safety relay for your application! Looking for the optimum PNOZ safety relay for your application?…
January 28, 2025 Xanadu has achieved what they say is a world-first in the quantum computing industry by successfully building a universal photonic quantum computer consisting of four modular and independent server racks that are photonically interconnected and networked together. This 12 qubit machine, known as Aurora, consists of 35 photonic chips and a combined 13…