Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

Machine control technologies range from 2D and 3D grade control to automation, robotic control, and augmented reality. GPS/3D control – eliminating the need for placing stringline by hand – is ...

While computer vision is implemented in the manufacturing and automation industry for navigation and inspection, the technology has a long way to go before being deployed to its full potential use.

At ConExpo 2026, Topcon debuted 3D-MC Edge, new excavator functionalities, AI site awareness and more to boost accuracy, ...

Construction equipment machine control is extending into more classes of equipment and encompassing lighter equipment. Grade control in particular is making its way beyond dedicated excavation and ...

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a next-generation wearable system that enables people to control machines using everyday gestures—even while running, riding in a car ...

SMC Corporation of America, a manufacturing company in Noblesville, and Hamilton Southeastern Schools are teaming up to ...