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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Tech Briefs asks industry experts about cybersecurity, the cloud, wireless devices, and securing a remote workforce.
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Articles: Motion Control
When specifying servo motors for applications like a new machine or CNC retrofit, there are many considerations regarding servo motor performance and sizing.
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Application Briefs: Motion Control
See why Mohawk Innovative Technology, Inc. is excited for the potential of additive manufacturing.
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Briefs: Motion Control
A technique enables manufacturing of minuscule robots by interlocking multiple materials in a complex way.
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Articles: Software
Once confined to the role of machine visualization, modern unified HMI software now delivers better user interfaces, containerization, and remote device management.
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Application Briefs: Motion Control
New online tools — coupled with online libraries of pre-selected and tested component specifications — simplify machine design.
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Products: Software
The Agile Engineering Design System® is an integrated suite of software modules for CAE/CAM of turbomachinery.
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Briefs: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
This system provides low-cost monitoring for machine health with audio-based artificial intelligence.
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Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
A panel of experts explains how robots are playing a larger role in manufacturing.
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Articles: Motion Control
Learn about the sensors assessing and analyzing plant equipment.
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Articles: Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Smart electric actuators not only enable fine position adjustments, but they also provide real-time feedback on the extent of those adjustments.
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Articles: Test & Measurement
We explore the major scientific breakthroughs achieved during 20 years of human presence on the ISS.
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Products: Imaging
Mixed-signal oscilloscopes, 3D printers, DC/DC converters, and more.
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Articles: Materials
Jacobs' scientists are helping to make contract-tracing apps, emergency-use ventilators, and even squid-bots.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
This partially superconducting machine can be used as a motor or generator.
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Briefs: Manufacturing & Prototyping
The sensors can be built into the shells of aircraft, cars, or other machines.
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Blog: Electronics & Computers
University of Central Florida researchers are developing a human-like way for large machines to cool off and keep from overheating: Letting the machines "breathe."
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Articles: Manufacturing & Prototyping
New collaborative robot-based vision systems are changing how manufacturers can inspect their parts.
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Articles: Sensors/Data Acquisition
By consolidating tasks traditionally performed by multiple devices into a single, high-performing controller, manufacturers can improve operations.
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Articles: RF & Microwave Electronics
Standard commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) connectors continue to be a great resource for quick prototypes and reference designs.
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Products: Robotics, Automation & Control
Accelerometers, actuators, hexapods, and more.
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Application Briefs: Test & Measurement
See how Blue Joule developed and delivered the Mini Mount (MM) Gimbal to Johns Hopkins University.
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Articles: Motion Control
Torque limiters protect against damage and downtime caused by machine overloads.
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Special Reports: RF & Microwave Electronics
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Electronics Innovations - October 2020
In this compendium of articles from the editors of Tech Briefs magazine, discover how advances in electronic components are enabling game-changing applications in mobile healthcare/wearables, autonomous...

Facility Focus: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Stennis now is testing RS-25 rocket engines for the Space Launch System (SLS) that will carry humans back to the Moon.
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Application Briefs: Test & Measurement
Smart sensors for hazardous areas monitor essential assets, such as motors and pumps.
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Products: Imaging
Safety-critical MEMS, absolute pressure sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and more.
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Application Briefs: AR/AI
Learn the USB3 and GigE vision standards, how they keep pace with imaging technologies, and how augmenting the cabling is critical for optimal performance.
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Application Briefs: Aerospace
See how one company reached out to NASA with an offer to develop a custom sensor for the Mars 2020 mission rover.
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