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Automating Flight Control: DARPA Launches AI-driven Air Combat Trials

DARPA reveals AI-driven progress made in autonomous air combat trials under the ACE program.

one day ago by Stephanie Leonida

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.

one day ago by Alessandro Mascellino

icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek recently announced a new range of specialized EMC Shield clamps designed for industrial DIN rail applications.

2 days ago by Robin Mitchell

WEROCK’s Rugged HMI Withstands Drops, Vibrations, and Extreme Temperatures

WEROCK developed an industry-ready tablet for rugged and dirty environments.

2 days ago by Seth Price

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.

3 days ago by Muhammad Asim Niazi

U.S. Government Aims to Protect Control Systems During a Peak Cyberattack Window

The U.S. government unveiled new plans to protect electric utilities, water districts, and other critical control systems from cyberattacks.

3 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

While drones are commonly used for imagery, videos, and inspections, advancements are being made in swarm technology that can make them useful for other industrial tasks.

4 days ago by Sara McCaslin

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Relativity Space New Launch Contract To Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

Relativity Space's entirely 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, has met the DoD’s need for disruptive launch solutions to orbit.

5 days ago by Ben Stepanian

Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an accepted part of medicine and healthcare worldwide and is changing the ability to treat patients.

April 09, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

John Deer Expands Automated Farming Capabilities With Factory-installed Tractor and Planter Solution

The company aims to expand its automated farming portfolio with new systems, sprayers, and tractor/planter solutions.

April 09, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.

April 08, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot announced its latest development in electric vacuum gripper technology, the VGP20.

April 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.

April 07, 2021 by David Peterson

Industry Experts Continue Utilizing Industrial Robot Technology to Fight COVID-19

As the industrial manufacturing sector enters the second year of fighting COVID-19, they have started employing a new ally, industrial robots.

April 07, 2021 by Seth Price

Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Learn how to troubleshoot your warehouse management system with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.

April 06, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.

April 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Automotive Manufacturing Delays Continue for Large Industry Leaders Due to Chip Shortage

The global chip shortage and cold weather conditions in the U.S. stalls automobile production at facilities owned by Ford, Honda, and Toyota.

April 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Renesas Factory Fire Destroys Various Machines and Halts Chip Production at More Than Ten Facilities

Recently, Renesas experienced a fire in their Naka semiconductor factory in Hitachinaka, Japan.

April 05, 2021 by Seth Price

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.

April 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI released the QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer, designed to speed up machining, material handling, and machine tending operations across multiple platforms.

April 03, 2021 by Seth Price