It’s easy to take feedback devices for granted. However, the impact this seemingly minor component can have on a system’s ...

Hydraulics remains a reliable backbone for industrial power transmission, now being combined with electronics for enhanced control and efficiency. Advancements in electronics enable real-time feedback ...

Accessibility of ultrafast lasers is increasing, with researchers, OEM tool builders and system integrators leveraging the power of these devices in a range of applications. Image Credit: PI (Physik ...

Thanks to hype in the popular media, the term “automation” tends to conjure images of robots, artificial intelligence and the cloud in the minds of most people. The root of most manufacturing ...

Recently I came across a simple infographic from Power Jack Motion that did a nice job of visualizing the difference between alternating current (ac) and direct current (dc) motors. This article will ...

Over-engineered automation systems create hidden costs and delays. Right-sizing, openness and resilience offer a smarter path ...

Leap Motion debuted in June 2012 with an impressively polished demo, but after its attention-getting debut, the company’s path to market got quite a bit rockier. It had to woo partners on both the ...

In a study with the Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), DLR scientists have investigated how motion simulation influences remote driving performance. The authors came to the conclusion that ...