OES’s power as a technique for elemental identification has seen its widespread adoption within industrial automation. It works by detecting light emitted from atoms or molecules that have been excited to higher energy states, typically using an energetic electrical discharge source.
By Rebecca Ingle, Ph.D
16 Jun 2020
The high-resolution laser scanning confocal microscope is a highly powerful instrument for obtaining high-resolution images and three-dimensional reconstructions. This article discusses how laser scanning microscopy has been used in robotics.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
15 Jun 2020
In industrial automation facilities, sensors play a pivotal role to ensure safety in the production unit by predicting and preventing numerous potential hazards. These sensors should be positioned accurately to detect any gaseous accumulation before it creates a serious hazard.
By Priyom Bose, PhD
27 May 2020
Electron diffraction is an essential tool in material identification and with artificial intelligence may enable guiding of robots in complex automation.
By Sarah Moore
26 May 2020
The application of 3D microscopy in robots is booming, largely as a result of a corresponding increase in computational power.
By Stephen Edgar
6 May 2020
Thermogravimetric analysis is the process of conducting thermal analysis on a sample over time, measuring the mass as the temperature adjusts. This article discusses the role of thermogravimetric analysis in robots.
By Sarah Moore
5 May 2020
Dynamic mechanical analysis, known as DMA, is a method that tests the physical properties of both solids and polymer melts. This article discusses how this method works, the limitations and the future of DMA.
By Sarah Moore
4 May 2020
This article looks at recent developments in the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) in the Australian defense industry.
By Stephen Cooper
19 Mar 2020
The introduction of control systems engineering into the public consciousness has opened several doors, making things previously thought impossible possible.
By Yusuff Adeniyi Yusuff
17 Mar 2020
The principles of fluid mechanics have started to be applied to robotics as a means to optimize performance.
By Sara Ryding
6 Mar 2020