An aging global population is driving the need for more automation solutions that can be used in laboratory testing and other applications in the life sciences industry.
Festo is developing pneumatic and electric automation solutions capable of achieving the accuracy and space savings required in various life sciences applications.
A recovery is forecast for the global off-highway equipment market in 2026 while infrastructure investments and other megatrends will drive long-term growth.
Development of a hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic actuator aims to improve soft robotics by overcoming the limitations of traditional actuation technologies....
Jaebeom Lee from Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea
A team of researchers have developed a strain sensor which changes color to warn of mechanical stress in various applications including fluid power systems.
Eaton has developed a particle flow sensor with communication capabilities to provide immediate detection of contaminants in hydraulic and lubrication oils.
Florent Orget of Emerson discusses the role electric actuator selection plays in the digital transformation and achieving Overall Equipment Effectiveness in manufacturing.