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Q&A with Uncrewed & Autonomous Systems 2025

The agenda covers a wide range of critical themes. Sessions will examine the operational integration of uncrewed systems, with case studies on how UAS and UGVs are being deployed in real-world missions. Another focus is on AI, autonomy, and the digital backbone

Linear Actuators vs Rotary Actuators: The Core Choice for Humanoid Robot Joints

The robot joint module is the core hardware of humanoid robots, currently mainly divided into two major categories: rotary and linear. In humanoid robot designs, the choice often involves trade-offs based on the application scenario and manufacturing cost.

How the Best Infrared Thermal Modules Enhance Machine Vision for OEMs

Infrared thermal modules convert temperature data into a visual, quantifiable format, enabling machine vision systems to detect defects, monitor conditions, and optimize processes based on thermal metrics.

How to Improve Warehouse Picking Speed with Automation

In warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment centers, operational and customer success relies on fast and accurate fulfillment, but achieving and maintaining this service level can be challenging.

Rugged electric actuators provide reliable steering for extensible, self-driving platform

Whether OxDrive’s next application is in agritech, construction, forestry, warehouse logistics or any other untapped use, chances are good that it will need a reliable actuator. And when it does, Horton will likely continue specifying Thomson linear motion solutions.

Building a Better RFP: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Automation Partner

Investing in automation is a major decision – one that affects everything from operational efficiency to customer satisfaction. But before you can reap the benefits, you need the right partner. And that starts with a solid Request for Proposal (RFP).

PILLARS OF TOMORROW - A hopeful vision of Government, Technology, and Human Dignity in harmony

For centuries, visions of the future have been dominated by dystopian warnings—cautionary tales of power gone wrong. Five Pillars of Tomorrow offers an alternative: a governance model where transparency, collective wisdom, and advanced AI safeguard human dignity.

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Mission-Critical Automation: Ensuring Uninterrupted Operations Through Robust Power Management

Seamless power management requires careful planning and leveraging many technologies and techniques for oversight. What does this involve, and what does each strategy contribute to improving a facility’s energy use?

Nike Unveils Project Amplify, the World's First Powered Footwear System for Running and Walking

Still early in testing, Nike is blending art and science to reach performance readiness,?working alongside robotics partner Dephy to bring the footwear system to a broad consumer launch in the coming years.

First Autonomous Mobile Robots Roll Off the Line at Rockwell Automation's Milwaukee Headquarters

he milestone marks a significant step for OTTO by Rockwell Automation, part of the company’s 2023 acquisition of Clearpath Robotics, and reinforces Rockwell’s commitment to advancing smart manufacturing through automation.

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Future Electronics Highlights Centon Professional Memory Solutions in New Digital Campaign

Available as USB drives, flash cards, SSDs, and memory modules, the series supports enterprises, OEMs, and system integrators in achieving the right balance of performance, availability, and cost efficiency.

Partner Robotics raises Series A funding to deploy robots on construction sites worldwide

For now, Partner Robotics is focusing on two products: Floor Tile Paving Robot P900 and Intelligent Scribing Robot L3000. Both address specific challenges and fit into what the company describes as a "high-value and feasible" product roadmap, with the long-term aim of covering the entire construction lifecycle with embodied intelligence solutions.

Aptiv and Robust.AI to Co-Develop AI-Powered Collaborative Robots

Combined Technologies Will Propel Next-Generation Cobots Across Multiple Industries

MMP BL86-425E-36V GP81-1140 ( Brushless 36V DC Gearmotor capable of producing up to 2124 in-lbs continuous torque and 2124 in-lbs peak torque with an output speed of 4.7 RPM)

Midwest Motion Products The Leaders in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions Model Number: MMP BL86-425E-36V GP81-1140

MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-068 (Brushed 24V DC Gearmotor is capable of producing up to 104 in-lbs continuous torque & 280 in-lbs peak torque with an output speed of 55 RPM. IP54 protected & under 2.5

Midwest Motion Products The Leaders in Rapid Prototyping of High-Quality Motion Control Solutions Model Number: MMP D22-376D-24V GP52-068

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Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK

Zimmer Group - THE PREMIUM GRIPPER NOW WITH IO-LINK

IO-Link is the first standardized IO technology worldwide for communication from the control system to the lowest level of automation.

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Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is the global leader in developing and deploying highly mobile robots capable of tackling industry's toughest challenges.