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In a recent study published in Engineering, researchers have unveiled a novel programmable spin-logic gate that operates without the need for initialization. By integrating spin-orbit torque (SOT ...

We hear a lot about the need for flexibility in modern manufacturing. But what role do controllers play in managing and optimizing diverse manufacturing processes? Experts from AutomationDirect, ...

This research studies the implementation of Proportional-Derivative (PD) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) approaches embedded in an industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to achieve the ...

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