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Predicting future changes in water quality

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:27:29 +0000

As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…

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Ceramic at its best

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:26:15 +0000

Additive manufacturing of ceramic components speeds up the production of prototype parts and opens up new possibilities. Swiss company maxon is renowned for its drive technology, which has traveled all the way to Mars in various NASA rovers. Its high-tech department for technical ceramic in Sexau near Freiburg is not as well known. Here ceramic…

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Opening of maxon France

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:25:38 +0000

In late September, maxon France inaugurated its dedicated mechatronic production and innovation center with some key players from its ecosystem: customers, country subsidiaries of the maxon Group, the Swiss Ambassador, and the Swiss Consul General. We look back on a few intense weeks for all the maxon teams in France. A new mechatronic Innovation and…

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driven pays a visit to the robot on four legs

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:24:16 +0000

Wherever it goes, it is sure to attract attention. The red walking robot ANYmal provokes a reaction, which is why it also made it to the cover of the maxon magazine driven – representing the ever-increasing number of inspection robots worldwide. Climbing, crawling, walking, or flying: inspection robots can be found everywhere, whether in sewer…

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Drone powered by solar energy

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:28:30 +0000

XSun designs and manufactures a drone that is both energy-independent and can make its own decisions, for fully-automated missions. The company needed reliable, high-performance sub-assemblies to design it’s SolarXOne. This is why the start-up approached maxon for the propulsion system. Benjamin David, benefiting from a decade of experience at Airbus Defense & Space, created the…

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Robotics designed for harsh environments

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:20:17 +0000

In the following article we will discuss how one company employs creative design techniques and online configuration tools to provide customized motors and gearheads for their latest robotic arm and gripper – able to fit into a wide variety of applications. The CEO of Blueprint Lab, Paul Phillips has combined his passion for mechatronic engineering…

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Next generation of moon rovers

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:12:01 +0000

CubeRover, engineered by Astrobotic’s Planetary Mobility department, was designed to offer an affordable service used to carry and operate diverse scientific instruments and payloads on the surface of the moon. Developed by Astrobotic with input from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the CubeRover has been funded through NASA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Tipping Point…

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The 4th industrial revolution

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:00:28 +0000

The world has gone through 3 industrial revolutions since 1760, and now we are on the verge of the 4th industrial revolution, Industry 4.0, also known as digital manufacturing. Let’s find out what these changes will mean for business and the workforce. Between 1760 and 1840, the first industrial revolution moved from hand production to…

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The future is AGV

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:00:50 +0000

The automated guided vehicles (AGV) market is booming. According to a study by Research and Markets, the global market for AGVs is set to grow by 10.8% by 2026, reaching USD 3.64 billion. The fields of application are manifold, but we show you the Top 3 highest growth markets for AGVs. 1. Logistics An essential…

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Smart floating arms

Mon, 03 May 2021 14:00:39 +0000

They move like snakes and reach places that are too narrow or dangerous for humans. The robust robotic arms of the Tokyo-based company HiBot take inspection, maintenance and repair to new levels. In the past, maintenance was not given much consideration in the construction of industrial plants, buildings or bridges. As a consequence, the maintenance…

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