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Nerian Introduces a High-Performance Successor for the Proven SP1 System Stereo vision, which is the three-dimensional perception of our environment with two sensors like our eyes, is a well-known technology. As a passive method – there is no need to emit light in the visible or invisible spectral range – this technology can open up new possibilities for three dimensional perception, even under difficult conditions. But as often, the devil is in the details: for most applications, the software implementation with standard PCs, but also with graphics processors, is too slow. Another complicating factor is that these hardware platforms are expensive and not energy-efficient. The solution is to instead use […] Read More

Micro-Measurements Introduces Miniature, Lightweight Hybrid Sensors for Force, Displacement, Pressure, Strain and Acceleration Measurements Optional Integral Miniature Signal Amplifiers and No Adhesive Bonding Requirements Malvern, PA, USA – September 20, 2017 – The Micro-Measurements® brand of Vishay Precision Group, Inc. (NYSE: VPG) (www.micro-measurements.com), industry experts in the design, development, and manufacture of resistive-foil sensors for high-precision strain measurements, has introduced a new range of miniature, lightweight hybrid sensors, offering cost-effective force, displacement, pressure, strain and acceleration measurements within high-volume OEM and test applications. Design of the new Micro-Measurements hybrid sensor range incorporates the brand’s own renowned precision foil strain gages, adhesively bonded to flat substrates, constructed of either metal, composite, or polymer. Hybrid sensors are manufactured […] Read More

Bimba Announces Presence in Robot Space: Introduces IntelliAxis™ to Move Loads in Two-Dimensional Plane University Park, IL – July 27, 2017 – Bimba, an industry-leading innovator of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric motion solutions, has introduced IntelliAxis™ multi-axis electric Linear Robot actuators for either X-Z or X-Y motion applications. Employing a one-of-a-kind two-axis system, the unit features a single continuous belt that serpentines around the two axes eliminating the need for a motor in the Z- or Y-axis while driving a pair of coordinated motors in the X-axis. These configurations, known as T-bot and H-bot within the industry, permit synchronized control for complex motion movement profiles such as circles, ellipses and […] Read More

July 10, 2017 – Kirkland, Washington, USA – The 100% veteran owned and U.S. based Silicon Designs, Inc. (www.silicondesigns.com), leading designers and manufacturers of industrial grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, today announced the global market introduction of six new series of low-cost, high-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers, in both traditional and smaller footprints.   These include the single axis Model 2220 or triaxial Model 2470, featuring aluminum housings and a standard 1 meter integral cable; the single axis Model 2240 or triaxial Model 2480, featuring hermetically sealed titanium housings and an integral connector; and the single axis Model 2276 or triaxial Model 2476, featuring aluminum housings and an integral […] Read More

Hardware, software and cloud for fast robot prototyping and development Kraków, Poland, June 27th, 2017 – Robotic development platform creator Husarion has launched its next-generation dedicated robot controller CORE2. Available now at the Crowd Supply crowdfunding platform, CORE2 enables the rapid prototyping and development of consumer and service robots. It’s especially suitable for engineers designing commercial appliances and robotics students or hobbyists. Whether the next robotic idea is a tiny rover that penetrates tunnels, a surveillance drone, or a room-sized 3D printer, the CORE2 can serve as the brains behind it. Husarion’s platform greatly simplifies robot development, making it as easy as creating a website. It provides engineers with embedded […] Read More

Tampere, Finland – Jan 16th, 2017 – Granite Devices Inc, a Finnish servo drive manufacturer has released a new industrial servo motor drive contributing high degree of time and cost saving features to the machine automation market. A “swiss knife of motion control” IONI starts a new era of servo drives by bringing snap-on installation, built-in SIL2 safety functions and unforeseen compactness in 700 W class in just 70 x 37 x 7 mm form factor. IONI implements industry standard, torque, velocity and position controls for AC, brushless DC, brushed DC, linear servo motors and stepping motors between 2 W and 700 W power. An improved high dynamic range torque […] Read More

The Best Things Come in Small Packages US Digital Introduces New Addition to Miniature Optical Encoder Portfolio at ATX West 2017 Anaheim, California – February 7, 2017 – US Digital, a US manufacturer of quality motion control since 1980, today announced the introduction of the E8T miniature optical encoder. Combining small form factor and resolutions up to 720 CPR, the E8T is ideally suited for medical and other space sensitive applications that require reliable position and velocity feedback. The E8T’s small package footprint fits motors as small as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) size 11 with more than 40% reduction in package height compared to other commercially available solutions. Utilizing US […] Read More

About one year ago, Nerian Vision Technologies introduced the SP1 stereo vision system, which is an innovative sensor solution for 3D depth perception. The SP1 is an embedded system that connects to two industrial cameras, which are placed at different viewing positions. Similar to human vision, the SP1 is able to infer the depth of the 3D scene, by comparing the images from both cameras. This system is based on a programmable logic device, a so-called FPGA, which provides the necessary processing power to perform all image processing in real time. This hardware-based design lends itself to massively parallel computations, which lead to a vast performance gain when compared to […] Read More

Swift Navigation Announces a New GPS Module for Robots Piksi Multi Provides Robotics Manufacturers with a Multi-Band, Multi-Constellation High-Precision GNSS Receiver, at a Breakthrough Price Swift Navigation™, the San Francisco-based startup building centimeter-accurate GPS technology, has announced its newest product, Piksi™ Multi, and the robotics industry is going to want to take notice of this multi-band, multi-constellation high-precision GNSS receiver. Just as Swift’s original Piksi module ushered in a new era of precision GPS affordability, the new Piksi Multi represents a revolution in robotics positioning with advanced precision GNSS capabilities for the mass market. Swift Navigation solutions utilize real-time kinematics (RTK) technology, providing location solutions that are 100 times more […] Read More

Plugging in precision   You can now integrate highly precise GPS into your electronics projects, without breaking the bank.   Whether you’re building robots or flying drones, you probably live with a compromise: positioning is either imprecise or requires expensive equipment. Now it’s possible to get much more precise positions, without the cost associated with professional GPS equipment, thanks to Reach. Reach is a high-precision GPS receiver available for $235, based on the Intel® Edison microcomputer platform. The device weighs just 12g, so it can be easily mounted on a drone or robot, and measures 26mm x 45mm.   Reach makes high-precision GPS available in a small form factor suitable […] Read More