Introduction to the ICCP: Data Exchange Between Utilities

Introduction to the ICCP: Data Exchange Between Utilities

The ICCP, or Inter Control-Center Communications Protocol, is used to transmit datasets between control centers, and it’s commonly found across the electrical power industry.


NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

NVIDIA GTC Showcases Physical AI Advances From Comau, KUKA and KION

At NVIDIA GTC, Comau, KUKA, and KION showcased physical AI advances spanning robot simulation, virtual factory design, AI-enabled control, and warehouse automation.


News Nov 01, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Oriental Motor Releases Five New Multi-Axis EtherCAT Drivers

Oriental Motor Releases Five New Multi-Axis EtherCAT Drivers

The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.


News Oct 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
What’s a Signal Conditioner, and Why Do I Need One?

What’s a Signal Conditioner, and Why Do I Need One?

There aren’t actually all that many industrial I/O signal types, and most sensors are designed to output just the right type of signal. But… How do we deal with those pesky potentiometers?


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VFD-Induced Bearing Currents: Six Checks for Controls Engineers

VFD-Induced Bearing Currents: Six Checks for Controls Engineers

While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail. Unfortunately, the symptoms can look surprisingly similar.


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ABB Announces AI-Powered Robot Vision and High-Performance Robots

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.


News Oct 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
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Omron Plans to Acquire OnLogic to Expand Industrial Edge AI Systems

The planned OnLogic acquisition would expand Omron’s edge computing capabilities and help manufacturers run AI workloads closer to industrial equipment.


News Oct 23, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida