Tag: miniature
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Think Surgical’s miniature robotic system developed with Sagentia gains FDA clearance
Think Surgical’s Tmini Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Think Surgical chose R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation, a market-leading advanced surgical robotics developer, to support key aspects of the Tmini system’s development. The Tmini system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing total knee…
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Think Surgical’s miniature surgical robotic system developed with Sagentia gains FDA clearance
Think Surgical says its TMINI Miniature Robotic System has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Think Surgical chose R&D consultancy Sagentia Innovation, a market-leading advanced surgical robotics developer, to support key aspects of the TMINI system’s development. The TMINI system includes a wireless robotic handpiece that assists surgeons in performing…
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SICK launches new miniature photoelectric sensor
SICK drives innovation with the new W4F miniature photoelectric sensor for intelligent object detection in tight installation spaces for proximity applications SICK is launching the latest generation of its miniature photoelectric sensors, the W4F. A new ASIC platform delivers numerous performance advantages to this product family. For example, these sensors can detect jet black, highly…
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Origami-inspired miniature robot could open new era of surgical robotics
By Lindsay Brownell, Wyss Institute, Harvard University Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, in which a surgeon uses tools and a tiny camera inserted into small incisions to perform operations, has made surgical procedures safer for both patients and doctors over the last half-century. Recently, surgical robots have started to appear in operating rooms to further assist…
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Hyundai Motor showcases miniature model of smart mobility ecosystem
Hyundai Motor Company is showing its smart mobility ecosystem model in the lobby of its headquarters and at other key global events afterward in order to further communicate its future mobility vision. The 1:8-scale model on display is a miniature of the exhibit shown at CES 2020 and includes integration of its Urban Air Mobility…
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Zymergen installs ‘dozens’ of miniature industrial robots from Mecademic
Zymergen, a science and materials innovation company based in California, has integrated “dozens” of Meca500 robots to automate experiments in their life sciences facility. (See video below.) The Meca500 is a miniature industrial robot manufactured by startup company Mecademic. It has found a great number of applications in labs and industries such as watchmaking and…
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Omron says its optical sensors can better detect black surfaces
Omron has launched an updated ranges of optical sensors that the company says can better detect black, mirrored and transparent surfaces. Omron Electronic Components Europe says the new series of optical sensors, also feature a longer detection distance. Omron B5W sensors are particularly effective at identifying black, transparent, reflective and other hard to detect services,…
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NSK miniature linear guides bring ‘higher dynamics’ to pick-and-place machines
NSK says its linear guides bring “higher dynamics” to pick-and-place machines. As machines for the semiconductor industry operate with cycle times of one second or less, pick-and-place units must offer very high dynamic performance. A case in point can be seen at a manufacturer of chip-mounting systems, where NSK recommended a combination of its…