Why I Automate: Vickers Engineering
02/27/14, Contributed by, Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
Robotics allows us to draw a different level of employee. Employees that aren’t just looking for a paycheck, but looking for a career.

Interview with Jim Gruszczynski of Nabtesco Motion Control
02/27/14, Jim Gruszczynski, Nabtesco Motion Control
In the near future the more advanced the equipment becomes we must produce more skilled labor. This is great benefit to the US in that companies themselves will be helping educate their employees and improving the workforce.

2013 Nanotechnology Patent Literature Review
02/27/14, Contributed by, McDermott Will & Emery Nanotechnology Affinity Group
Similar to computers, nanotechnology is both an enabling technology and a technology sector in its own right. Nanotechnology is prolific in the research and development of almost every economic sector, from aerospace to medicine to energy.

The Unmanned Platform Common Control System (CCS)
02/27/14, John Sutton, QinetiQ North America
The CCS prototype was developed for the U.S. government and its goal is to simultaneously control multiple unmanned assets in various environments (water, air and ground).

The Less is More Approach to Robotic Cable Management
02/13/14, Contributed by, Igus
There are different options available for guiding and protecting cables on six-axis robots. Three well- known solutions include flexible tubing, enclosed dress packs and robotic cable carrier systems.

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Spherical Parallel Manipulators
Submitted on: 03/03/14, 11:24 AM
The Agile Eye by Gosselin, Université Laval: The Agile Eye is a 3-DOF 3-RRR spherical parallel manipulator developed for the rapid orientation of a camera. Its mechanical architecture leads to high velocities and ac

Robot Launch 2014 Startup Competition
Submitted on: 02/27/14, 04:50 AM
From Robot Launch: Robot Launch 2014 is open to any robot startup pre/partial Series A. We're looking for startups with prototypes and business mo

Google Project Tango
Submitted on: 02/21/14, 10:28 AM
From Johnny Lee and the ATAP-Project Tango Team: What is it? Our current proto

Timo Boll vs. KUKA Agilus Robot
Submitted on: 02/19/14, 10:05 AM
From KUKA's Youtube page: On March 11th 2014

Flying Robots to Help Train Athletes, Prevent Sports Injuries
Submitted on: 03/06/14, 06:01 PM
Aviation services company uses technologies commonly associated with aircraft to provide complete picture of athletic performance

RobotsLAB Wins LAUNCHedu Competition at SXSWedu
Submitted on: 03/06/14, 05:58 PM
Robotic Teaching Aid Brings STEM Subjects to Life

Diversified Machine Systems Announces International Partner Fagor Automation's Free Online CNC 8060 Simulator Tool
Submitted on: 03/06/14, 05:57 PM
Colorado Springs-based 3 & 5 Axis CNC router designer & manufacturer, Diversified Machine Systems (DMS), introduces Fagor Automation's free CNC 8060 Simulator Tool available online. Fagor CNC Controllers are standard features on most DMS CNC Machine Centers.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is Lead Institution on $7.4 Million Project Funded by the U.S. Army
Submitted on: 03/06/14, 05:55 PM
Part of the award will fund research aimed at developing new magnesium alloys that do not require expensive and scarce rare earth elements.

ABB's Venture Capital Unit Invests in Motor Component Maker Persimmon Technologies
Submitted on: 03/06/14, 05:53 PM
ABB to assist in developing Persimmon's 3D printing technology for motor component manufacturing.

US Digital - E5 Optical Kit Encoder

Precise speed is critical for controlling autonomous robot movement in environments where collisions with other machines or humans are possible. US Digital encoders provide the ideal solution for robotic applications, as the small package size allows system designers to optimize their designs without giving up on performance. The E5 optical kit encoder easily mounts and dismounts to an existing shaft, providing digital feedback information. The E5 encoder is an improved replacement for HEDS-5500 series encoders and accommodates standard NEMA motor sizes 17-34. Features include 32-1250 cycles per revolution (CPR), A&B quadrature with optional index and latching 5 pin or 10 pin cable connectors. US Digital has best-in-industry lead times, with standard orders shipping with 1-2 business days.

maxon precision motors

(Fall River, MA, United States of America)

maxon precision motors is a leading supplier of high-precision DC brush and brushless servo motors and drives. These motors range in size from 4 - 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. We combine electric motors, gears and DC motor controls into high-precision, intelligent drive systems that can be custom-made to fit the specific needs of customer applications.