Robot developed to open doors and pull on heavy objects
Researchers have developed small flying robots outfitted with advanced gripping technologies that can pull objects up to 40 times their weight. See video.
Gaining the edge in automation
Edge computing advances give users more options for architecting automation systems as well as flexible communication and programming choices.
Connecting quality data to process data
Using advanced analytics can help assure product quality and overall operational efficiencies. See case study example.
Hardware capabilities impact edge computing success
Industrial PCs offer a range of processing capabilities, form factors, and certifications that engineers must consider when implementing edge computing strategies in new applications or legacy systems.
IEEE 1584 -2018 changes offer a robust upgrade
Comprehensive standard review impacts arc flash analysis.
Top 5 Control Engineering articles March 18-24
Articles about low-power hybrid chips for robots, gaining the edge in automation, connecting quality and process data, manufacturing and process facility trends, and the Engineers' Choice Awards were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from March 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Automated test equipment attributes
What attributes are needed in automated test equipment (ATE)? What automation should be considered for ATE designs? See 10 questions to ask when applying automation.
Autonomous mobile robot shipments achieve record high in 2018
More than 20,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were shipped in 2018 according to Interact Analysis, which is double the number sold in 2017.
Algorithm developed to improve machine-learning models
MIT researchers have developed an algorithm that designs optimized machine-learning models up to 200 times faster than traditional methods.
Four extreme applications robots are used for
Industrial robots can operate in extreme conditions humans cannot and are being increasingly used for extreme heat and cold environments as well as hazardous ones.
Current transformer series
AutomationDirect's AcuAMP Solid Core current transformers are instrumentation grade and feature different window openings and two mounting styles along with numerous secondary ratios are available to meet most applications.
Supercomputer developed to explore science and engineering breakthroughs
Argonne National Laboratory’s exascale computer, Aurora, will launch in 2021 and will support machine learning and data science workloads alongside traditional modeling and simulation workloads.