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Mechatronics Used to Advance Cancer Research Hawkes Ocean Technologies, a world leader in designing manned submersibles, gives the Mechatronics Zone a sneak preview of its latest creation, the Super Falcon. Read More

Study Says Mechatronics Can Reduce Time and Cost A new low-cost adaptive optics development kit debuted at the Photonics West show. With adaptive optics now outgrowing its roots in astronomy, the kit comes not a moment too soon. Read More

Construction, Farm Equipment Turns to Lasers, GPS Construction and agricultural equipment is making use of electronic controls, GPS, lasers and other technologies to add precision for tractors, bulldozers and other ag and construction equipment. Read More

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High Performance Smart Camera Family

National Instruments Smart Cameras combine a monochrome CCD image sensor with a real-time embedded PowerPC processor in a small, rugged package. Capable of acquiring VGA (640 x 480) images at up to 60 f/s, NI Smart Cameras work with the entire suite of vision algorithms available in the NI vision software platform. Get started with the NI Smart Camera – watch the 4 minute video. Click Here.

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Google Lunar X PRIZE Draws in Higher Education Mechatronics on Campus A rocket, lander and rover destined for the moon is the ultimate mechatronic system. Will universities become the platform for space research and exploration? Will NASA remain top dog? Or will the Google Lunar X PRIZE change space exploration? Read More

Kinematics: The Big Motion Picture Let’s Talk Mechatronics Kinematic or dynamic analysis? Not many people make the distinction between these two terms, let alone being able to explain them properly. Read More

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New Electro-Optic Level Sensing

The new ELS-950, the smallest electro-optic liquid level sensor in our arsenal, carries the highest operating temperature capability at 230°F, and features an over-molded electronics insert, TPE insulated wires, and fluorosilicone O-ring seals to create a water-tight, environmentally resistant assembly. Click Here.

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Dextre, the Servicing Space Robot - VIDEO Discover the mechatronic Dextre, the newest on-orbit robot that NASA will install at the International Space Station this week. Watch Now

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Free Temperature Measurement Tips from Agilent

Get the most out of your Agilent Test and Measurement Instruments. Don't miss this series of measurement briefs designed to share tips and hints based on real applications and test scenarios encountered by your peers. Click Here to get the first series of measurement briefs, and information on how to get 10 FREE J-type thermocouples.

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NI Data Loggers – Any Sensor, Any Project

National Instruments C Series data loggers combine rugged, modular hardware with flexible software to create data loggers you can use as stand-alone systems, portable data loggers, or PC-connected data loggers. View customer case studies, tutorials, and how-to content for in-vehicle, structural monitoring, and more. Search by application or product. Click Here.

Mechatronics Used to Advance Cancer Research
Study Says Mechatronics Can Reduce Time and Cost
Construction, Farm Equipment Turns to Lasers, GPS
Google Lunar X PRIZE Draws in Higher Education
Kinematics: The Big Motion Picture
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Components of a Mechatronic SystemEverything you need for a complete mechatronic system, from actuators and digital control architecture to graphical displays. Read More

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