Robotics has been continuously incorporated into processes over the past year as a result of technological advances and new practical applications. Take a look at some of the most innovative designs of the year which have the potential…
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Tech & Automation Day 3 – Data Collection
With the foreseen shift in the manufacturing and automation landscape towards Industry 4.0 and smarter technology, one key takeaway is the importance of analytics and tracking data. Whether it’s specific to the medical industry or consumer products, real-time…
Read MoreTech & Automation Day 2 – Energy
2016 was a big year for energy, with a wealth of innovative technology introduced to the market. As demand for renewable energy increases, more companies are exploring alternative energy sources that are environmentally friendly. 1. Wave energy works…
Read MoreTech & Automation Day 1 – 3D Printing
To wrap up 2016, Eclipse Automation is highlighting 12 topics we feel will have a significant impact on the upcoming manufacturing and automation landscape. See some of our top technology and automation highlights from 2016. We’re starting off…
Read More3D-Printed Cast for Bone Healing
Each year around six million individuals in the United States break a bone, resulting in the need for a cast. Traditionally these casts have consisted of bulky bandages stiffened with plaster, which form to the patient’s body and…
Read MoreBattery Technology Lasts for Days, Charges in Seconds
Researchers from the University of Central Florida (UCF) developed a new supercapacitor battery prototype that maintains performance after being charged 30,000 times. The prototype provides high ultra-fast charging that lasts up over 20 times longer than a conventional…
Read MoreAcura’s Incorporates AI Into Dashboard
Acura has revealed the Acura Precision Cockpit, a stand-alone cockpit concept that compliments the total design of the Acura Precision Concept car. The fusion of tech and design is a strategic move towards a more sporty and tech-like…
Read MoreAutomatic Guided Vehicles In Food & Beverage Plants
Once used almost exclusively in the automotive industry, automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are finding new applications across multiple industries, including the beverage and packaged food industries. Replacing forklifts, companies find that AGVs are more efficient in shifting raw…
Read MoreFirst 5G-Connected Cars
Researchers have long thought that if cars can communicate with one another they can navigate and respond to road conditions without human intervention. Until recently, this was only a theory because wireless technology was too slow to provide…
Read MoreConveyers Move Objects In Any Direction
Intralox, a company based out of New Orleans, makes directional conveyor belts that can push objects in any direction, providing some unique capabilities, such as merging, sorting, turning and aligning objects. Omnidirectional conveyor belts have similar practical functions…
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