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  • Drone pilots will be able to quickly inspect and repair with AERAS

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    World’s first stable drone with robot arm to increase workplace safety

    A newly designed drone equipped with a six-axis robotic arm can maintain stability for precision tasks, such as maintenance and contact-based inspection. Launching this summer, the AERAS drone is set to reduce work at height accidents and speed up manual tasks. 
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    maxon expands high-torque, high-speed BLDC motor range

    Precision drive system manufacturer maxon has expanded its high speed and high torque brushless DC (BLDC) motor series to extend capabilities for applications that demand a compact footprint and low weight. The new 22mm diameter BLDC motor in maxon’s ECX PRIME series increases nominal torque to 69.1mNm with high-speed operation up to 30,000rpm. ECX PRIME motors feature a rigid speed-torque characteristic that optimises control for precision applications.
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    Motorized Precision in Pipelines

    Deep underground, where light fades and sludge builds up, robots are taking on the dirty work—and a Swiss drive system is powering their precision
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    maxon multi-axis motion controller now in motherboard integration format

    maxon’s MicroMACS6 multi-axis motion controller is now available in a PCB module format for integration with custom-designed motherboards. 
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    Multi-axis motion control drives pipe-based robots

    Surveying and maintaining underground pipes can be complex and resource intensive. To streamline the process, construction and facility management teams are increasingly turning to robots that can provide inspection as well as repair. 
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    A "Swiss Army knife" robot – powerful, reliable, and robust

    To disinfect surfaces without taking risks, the Bataillon de Marins-Pompiers (marine fire service) from Marseille has equipped itself with two Colossus robots. These remote control and highly modular autonomous robots are proving to be valuable assets in the fight against Covid-19. 
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    Challenges in Drone Technology

    Drone technology continues to advance depending on specific applications. For this article, we’ll be looking at compact drones used in a variety of applications that need continuous and autonomous inspection of chimneys, shafts, and tanks.
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    Robots speeding up material handling

    With omnidirectional movement and smart docking with virtually any warehouse cart in under 20 seconds, these new robots are making material handling faster and safer.
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    New era for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

    maxon Drive System Opens an Era for Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS). Providing a High Level of Reliability and Swift Custom Service on One of the World’s Largest Container Carriers.
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