Day: August 23, 2017
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Opinion: How assistive robots will transform the workplace and elderly care
By Dr Antonio Espingardeiro, member of the IEEE Robots can bring significant benefits to the workplace, positively impacting productivity, efficiency and quality. There are challenges to realising these benefits – not least the complex subject of the degree and quality of human interaction that we want or need robots to deliver. However, robotics offers tremendous…
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Infographic shows projected growth of industrial robotics
The industrial automation and robotics markets is to grow at around 12 per cent a year to be worth almost $80 billion by 2022, according to a report by Markets and Markets, which produced the infographic below.
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Omron releases two new barometric sensors for mobile devices
Two new MEMS-based barometric pressure sensors from Omron Electronic Components Europe are specifically designed to support height and pressure measurement in drones, smartphones, pedometers and other battery powered mobile systems. The new Omron 2SMPB-02B and 2SMPB-02E sensors provide stable and reliable height and pressure measurements, says the company, allowing changes in elevation of as little…
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Ingersoll Rand launches powerful new cordless torque multiplier
Ingersoll Rand has launched the QX Series Cordless Torque Multiplier – a high-torque fastening tool for industrial applications that achieves up to 2000 Nm of torque. Built upon the QX Series platform, the Ingersoll Rand Cordless Torque Multiplier employs advanced technology, communication and control features to ensure accurate, repeatable bolting for torque-critical joints. Dan Fleming,…
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Mclennan launches Phytron ZSH series harsh environment stepper motors
Mclennan has now made available specialist ZSH-series stepper motors from its new distribution partner Phytron. The motors are built for use in especially harsh industrial environments, says the company. As part of a wide range that spans proven use in environments from deep space and ultra-high vacuum to standard industrial, the ZSH is designed as…