Electronic system design (ESD) industry revenue increased 17.1% year-over-year from $2,953.9 million to $3,458.1 million in Q3 2021, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four, rose 16.1%. The companies tracked in […]
The top 5 most read articles online, from January 10-16, 2022, for Control Engineering covered most-viewed articles of 2021, machine learning, motor nameplates, the IT/OT relationship and LV drive trends. Links to each article below. 1. Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2021 Think Again: PLC programming, AI and control system evolution, the Career and […]
Learning Objectives The key components of sizing a rotary knife include finding a cam relationship for the worst-case product to cut, knowing inertia of the cylinder to rotate and using software. Modifications can be added after confirming these critical items. A flywheel disk to mimic a rotary knife application case study is used. Calculations […]
Materials scientists at Duke University have revealed paddlewheel-like molecular dynamics that help push sodium ions through a quickly evolving class of solid-state batteries. The insights could help guide researchers in their pursuit of a new generation of sodium-ion batteries to replace lithium-ion technology in a wide range of applications such as data centers and home […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides in many parts of the world, frontline industries are faced with several new challenges. Companies have had to rethink several organizational processes to stay afloat in a dynamic economic climate. As a result, many business leaders are turning to digital solutions to communicate changes with their workforces and automate tasks […]
In the particle world, sometimes two is better than one. Take, for instance, electron pairs. When two electrons are bound together, they can glide through a material without friction, giving the material special superconducting properties. Such paired electrons, or Cooper pairs, are a kind of hybrid particle — a composite of two particles that behaves […]
Learning Objectives Aixemtec GmbH in Herzogenrath, Germany, develops automated solutions for the precision assembly of electro-optical systems. Technology advances helped Aixemtec saved more than 60% of space. Aixemtec retained modularity by using distributed clocks and fast control processes in the sub-millisecond range. PC-based controls and integrated machine vision are among technologies helping Aixemtec GmbH […]
While palletizing and depalletizing products may sound like a simple task, the specifics can be rather complex. From the material handling robot with its end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and load distribution requirements to the product itself, there are a lot of areas to consider in order to meet crucial cycle times. 1. High speed. The speed […]
Increased package deliveries, especially in pandemic times, can put an undue stress on mail carriers and warehouse workers. But what if they could get help from some four-legged friends? Led by assistant professor Quan Nguyen, USC Viterbi doctoral students Mohsen Sombolestan and Yiyu Chen created a control algorithm that allows quadruped robots to adapt to […]
The motion control market had a strong 2021 thanks to high demand and the future looks equally bright according to Tim Dawson, senior research director at Interact Analysis. He offered additional insights in an interview. Question: How was 2021 in motion control? Dawson: It was a great year for the industry, with lots of companies […]