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University of Toronto Engineers Develop Six New Metal Alloys for Extreme Environments
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Copley Controls
United States
Copley Controls, an ISO 9001:2008 company and part of Analogic Corporation, delivers high-performance motion solutions to a wide range of industries including semiconductor, life sciences, test, automated assembly, and COTS military.
Madrid Space (ES)
Spain
Spanish space engineering consultancy providing thermal, structural, and CFD analysis services. Specializes in thermo-mechanical challenges across 100+ space projects for satellite, payload, and platform development.
Pedsco (Canada)
United Kingdom
Pedsco (Canada) Ltd. manufactures the RMI (Remote Mobile Investigator) series of remotely operated ground vehicles. The RMI-9 and RMI-10 are lightweight battery-powered robots used globally by police, military, fire departments, and industrial institutions for hazardous material handling and EOD operations.
ASRock Industrial Computer Corporation
Taiwan
ASRock Industrial, a global leader in edge computers and industrial motherboards, delivers high-performance industrial computers, motherboards, and mini PCs. Subscribe for the Latest Automate Show Updates Copyright © 2013-2026 A3 Automate.
B&R Industrial Automation
Austria
At the center of B&R’s approach is a unified automation architecture that combines powerful control, flexible I/O, intuitive HMI, motion, and integrated safety in one cohesive environment. The company gives system integrators, OEMs, and project-driven organizations the performance, openness, and.
Herr Industrial, Inc
United States
US provider of industrial paint finishing systems, air pollution control, material handling, and control systems since 1971. Delivers turnkey automation solutions for metal, plastic, and wood finishing with installation and maintenance services.
Alkadur Robot Systems GmbH
Germany
Alkadur Robot Systems (Germany) manufactures automated doner kebab cutting robots for commercial food service environments. The robotic systems use optically integrated sensors to deliver precise, hygienic, single-button-operated meat slicing for high-volume restaurant and catering operations.
CRP Robot (CN)
China
Chinese high-tech enterprise manufacturing industrial robots, collaborative robots, and core robot components including control systems and servo systems. Main drafting unit of four Chinese national standards in the industrial robot domain.
Dr Robot
Canada
Dr Robot Inc develops WiFi-connected robot platforms, motor drivers, servo controllers, and OEM robot kits for autonomous mobile and humanoid robot development. Products target educational, research, and personal robot application developers.
Applied Motion Products, Inc.
United States
Since 1978, we have helped OEMs and system integrators achieve precise, reliable control of position, speed, and torque in demanding environments. Applied Motion Products addresses these needs with a broad and flexible portfolio that includes stepper motors, servo system.
Elmo Motion Control Inc.
United States
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Changzhou Hemm Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. 常州汉姆智能科技
China
It is deeply engaged in the design, R&D and overall solution delivery of stepping motors, brushless DC motors, linear motors and drive control systems, and simultaneously provides advanced Industry 4.0 technology solutions to create highly adaptable software and hardware integrated.
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