Having the ability to directly control the torque of all the cobot joints opens vast opportunities for cobots to carry out demanding tasks. But even for experienced cobot users and researchers, building your own software stack to enable this is both time consuming and challenging.
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As the demand for tighter tolerances and higher efficiency grows across industries such as electric vehicles, tube and wire manufacturers face increasing pressure to enhance speed, reduce waste, and maintain consistent product quality. The 2025 TubeInspect system is engineered to meet these challenges by providing advanced optical 3D measurement that delivers fast, reliable results.
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Instron has announced the release of the AVE3, an advanced non-contacting video extensometer that delivers precise strain measurement with unparalleled, micron level accuracy for tensile, compression, and bend testing.
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The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) has announced the first testbeds as part of its Digital Twin Testbed Program. This collaborative member-driven program accelerates development, validation, and implementation, demonstrating digital twin evolution with agentic AI and enabling technologies.
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To streamline internal inspection processes and boost repeatability, Bowers Group has integrated the Baty Venture FV 2020, a fully automated, non-contact vision measurement system. This strategic move addresses the growing need for speed and consistency in metrology without compromising precision.
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Photoneo, a leader in 3D vision technology, has announced the launch of uts MotionCam-3D Color (Blue). Building upon the success of its groundbreaking flagship, this next-generation 3D camera redefines scanning possibilities, delivering a remarkable 50% enhancement in 3D scanning performance.
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Mahr, Inc has announced the Mar4D PLQ 4200 line of cylinder coordinate measuring machines. This innovative solution offers workpiece flexibility and multisensory technology, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
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In low- to mid-range industrial imaging systems that deploy Camera Link (CL) cameras, Power over Camera Link (PoCL) is heavily relied upon. Similar to Power over Ethernet (PoE) but tailored for the Camera Link interface, PoCL allows power to be transmitted to the camera on the same cable as data.
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A research collaboration between the National Research Council Canada and the University of Victoria has yielded a promising breakthrough in the field of volumetric additive manufacturing (VAM). The team has developed a fully automatic exposure control system for tomographic VAM, marking a significant leap forward in precision and efficiency for this cutting-edge 3D printing method.
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Mahr Engineered Solutions has developed a manual swivel unit for the roughness and contour measuring machines in the MarSurf family. It features a custom-made jaw chuck with individual clamping jaws. The new design increases the accessibility of measuring points, which customers can now reach quickly and easily on their workpieces.
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