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Smart actuators help robot valets optimise high-volume automobile parking

Smart actuators help robot valets optimise high-volume automobile parking

Manual auto parking results in inefficient space, labour utilisation and burning of fuel, as well as a risk of injury for attendants. Now, France-based Stanley Robotics is on a mission to change that, by optimising high-volume automobile storage and retrieval with the help of smart actuators.

Position sensors power smart manufacturing

Position sensors power smart manufacturing

Ongoing supply chain issues, skill gaps and ever-changing customer demands mean that now, more than ever, manufacturers are adopting ‘smart’ manufacturing mindsets to keep up. In this article, Richard Mount, Director of Sales at Swindon Silicon Systems, explores the role of position sensors within smart manufacturing, and how ASICs can drive the technology forwards.

SPS 2023: The ‘who’s who’ of automation

SPS 2023: The ‘who’s who’ of automation

The automation industry is gearing up for one of its most anticipated events of the year: SPS 2023. Taking place from 14 to 16 November in Nuremberg, Germany, the 32nd edition promises to be a rewarding and insightful experience for professionals in the automation sector. So, what can attendees expect from this year’s event?

RARUK Automation helps PCS get the measure of linear motion

RARUK Automation helps PCS get the measure of linear motion

PCS Instruments is leveraging the benefits of IEF Werner domiLINE linear motion systems from RARUK Automation for its latest innovation. The domiLINE supports a camera and spectrometer system with three axes of motion as part of PCS Instrument’s new-generation EHD instrument, giving users complete adjustment capabilities.

Keeping connectors secure in space

Keeping connectors secure in space

On 4 July 2020, Rocket Lab's Electron rocket experienced a launch failure, leading to the loss of seven satellites. A higher resistance in one connector caused it to heat up, melting the anti-vibration material that covered it. Vibrations then disconnected the joint, cutting the power to the turbopump.

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