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Mech Suit Gives Humans 50X Strength
The all-terrain walking mech’s aim is to give humans the size and strength of giants. It does just that — times 50.
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Navy to Start Using Autonomous Cold Spray Metallization Technology for H-1 Helicopter Maintenance
Following years of rigorous testing and evaluation, a cold spray metallization technology that was initially demonstrated at Fleet...
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Soft Robotic Wearable Restores Arm Function for People with ALS
Some 30,000 people in the U.S. are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition that damages cells in...
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How DART Hit the Mark and Saved Humanity
Last September, equipped with a state-of-the-art imaging system that worked with a set of targeting, guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, NASA’s DART spacecraft autonomously...
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Product Launch: Faulhaber Launches Compact Linear Actuator for Medical
With an all-new linear actuator L series, Faulhaber launched a turnkey solution for a broad range of applications at MD&M West. The smaller versions 06L/08L/10L...
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System Lets Robots Grasp Tools with Correct Force
Robots with enhanced fine motor skills? Learn how researchers from MIT's CSAIL created a system that lets robots grasp tools with the right amount of force for a given task.
Blog Motion Control
A Drone to Protect Bats from Wind Turbines
A study has perhaps solved the wind-turbine issue of causing harm to bats.
Features Robotics, Automation & Control
Enhancing Surgical Outcomes with Performance-Guided Surgery
Surgery is complex. When performing similar procedures, surgeons with various skill levels, training, and experience can have vastly different outcomes.
Briefs Aerospace
Reverse Vortex Ring
This mechanism improves rotordynamic stability in turbomachinery.
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Inductive Non-Contact Position Sensor
Potential uses include MEMS accelerometers, vibration monitoring, and other precision motion control applications.
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Product Focus: Motors & Motion Control 2023
Product Focus: Motors & Motion Control 2023
Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Lightweight Crane Technology for the Moon
A prototype version could be demonstrated on a large cargo lunar lander.
INSIDER Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Computational System Streamlines the Design of Fluidic Devices
Combustion engines, propellors, and hydraulic pumps are examples of fluidic devices — instruments that utilize fluids to perform certain functions, such as generating power...
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Winter 2022 Resource Guide
In our summer edition of the MDB Resource Guide, learn about new cleaning requirements and find the right company to match your medical-design needs.
Articles Design
Enhancing Design Efficiency in Linear Motion Automation
The integrated measuring system (IMS) has demonstrated notable cost savings and improved design efficiencies in linear motion automation applications.
Application Briefs Aerospace
Controlling a Robot Without Programming
Programming a robot for small series production activities with great diversity involves many trajectories, which is time-consuming.
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High-Power Electrostatic Actuators to Realize Artificial Muscles
Electrostatic actuators are simple and lightweight devices that emulate human muscles. However, their usage has primarily been restricted to moving small devices since they...
Products Motion Control
New on the Market: November 2022
New products on the market in November 2022.
Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
NanoGear Molecular Gear
Oscillatory and rotational motions of different parts are combined to pave the way to developing super-miniaturized mechanical devices.
Briefs Manufacturing & Prototyping
Locking Side Pull Hoist Ring
The integrated tool eliminates the need for manual operators or additional custom fixtures.
Articles Motion Control
Perfecting a Comprehensive Design Process
This article looks at two real-world applications in which machine vision and motion control work in harmony to solve different manufacturing challenges.
Articles Test & Measurement
The Distributed Extreme Environment Drive System (DEEDS)
DEEDS is made up of a highly capable avionic motion control system that is integrated with a modular mechanical drive system.
Briefs Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Inflatable Actuators Use Origami Principles to Deform
Researchers have taken inspiration from origami to create inflatable structures that can bend, twist, and move in complex, distinct ways from a single source of pressure.
Products Robotics, Automation & Control
New on the Market: October 2022
See the new products on the market in October 2022.
INSIDER Motion Control
Humans in the Loop Help Robots Find Their Way
Just like us, robots can’t see through walls. Sometimes they need a little help to get where they’re going. Engineers at Rice University have developed a method that allows humans to help...
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