IN A first of its kind demonstration, a six-legged robot has shown how it can inspect wind turbine bolts autonomously, eliminating the need for technicians to loosen and retighten thousands of bolts per wind turbine as part of routine maintenance.

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ANALOG DEVICES, Inc. has announced waht is reported to be the industry’s first high-resolution, industrial quality, indirect Time-of-Flight (iToF) module for 3D depth sensing and vision systems.

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MOTION PLASTICS specialist, igus, is expanding its low-cost automation range with a new drylin XXL room gantry robot. The robot has a working envelope of 2000 x 2000 x 1500mm and is particularly suitable for palletising applications up to 10kg. The robot is available from £8000 including the control system and can be easily set up and programmed yourself without the help of a system integrator.

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AI-DA ROBOT, the world’s first ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist, has revealed four new paintings of Billie Eilish, Diana Ross, Kendrick Lamar and Paul McCartney ahead of its appearance at Glastonbury as an artist in the festival’s Shangri-La field.

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DISTRIBUTED IN the UK by INMOCO, Kollmorgen’s AKMH servo motor for clean in place (CIP) applications now has an extended OEM integration capability with an increased range of design options available.

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Successful execution of hyperautomation promises increased efficiency and reduced costs, but what are the barriers to pulling it off? Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of pioneer in edge analytics and integration, Crosser, explains.

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In an example that highlights how focus on automation and digitalisation results in innovative, connected, and efficient processes, last year saw series production of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' new Multivan begin in modernised production facilities in Hannover

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Solutions architect, Paul Holding, explains why and how businesses can effectively upgrade their IT infrastructure

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Glenn Wedgbrow discusses some of the more challenging automotive test applications for non-contact displacement measurement, draw-wire and infrared temperature sensors

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Mike Bray looks at how growth of the additive manufacturing industry is paving the way for mainstream application

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Jonathan Smith looks at how enhanced diagnostic capabilities can be used to augment condition monitoring of low voltage drives

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THE NEW IP67 Ethernet switch from Wieland Electric is reported to enable reliable operation even under the most adverse environmental conditions.

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A MANUFACTURER of PET bottles frequently had to replace the linear guides on its blow moulding machines. However, after switching to NSK’s RA series roller guides, there have been no failures for over a year, producing annual cost savings in maintenance, spare parts and downtime of €60,000.

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WITH THE new practical DHS-150 door handle system, the slimline AZM150 solenoid interlock from Schmersal is now even easier to use.

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THE LASTEST smart profile sensors from Baumer provide a compact and easy-to-use 2D multi-tool measuring device, enabling easy implementation of inline quality control.

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CONCEIVED TO help address the worldwide problem of plastic waste, igus is to launch the world’s first all-plastic urban bicycle for the UK market at Engineering Expo on 8th June. Its debut showing was at Hannover Messe on 30th May.

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THE TERMITRAB complete product family from Phoenix Contact features the narrowest protection against overvoltages, with an overall width of just 3.5mm per protective device.

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DESIGNED FOR installation from the outside of a control cabinet Conta-Clip's new modular KDSI-SR cable entry system for reliable sealing, maximum flexibility and time saving feed-through for cables with and without plugs.

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ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Corporation, has completed its acquisition of Matrox Imaging (Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.), a proven developer of advanced machine vision components, software and systems.

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NORDSON EFD introduces the 7197PCP-DIN-NX controller for 797PCP progressive cavity pumps. This controller provides Ethernet connection with Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 manufacturing integration.

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