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Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs.…

Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs. Failure to do so can often result in warnings, alarms, and even failure.

Researchers find that a learning model where robots must wait patiently and collaborate on appropriate tasks leads to…

Researchers find that a learning model where robots must wait patiently and collaborate on appropriate tasks leads to more efficient operations and outcomes.

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening…

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.

Some devices, like switches, are non-polar; you can connect them in either direction. What makes diodes so special, and…

Some devices, like switches, are non-polar; you can connect them in either direction. What makes diodes so special, and how can you tell the right way from the wrong way?

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely…

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization…

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.

Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The…

Besides using a Raspberry Pi or an Arduino Uno, a low-cost PLC can be built using the popular ESP32 microcontroller. The OpenPLC software supports this popular 32-bit platform.

WEG has added to an existing line of air-handling motors with an electronically commutated motor that carries an IE6…

WEG has added to an existing line of air-handling motors with an electronically commutated motor that carries an IE6 efficiency rating and is capable of up to 4 kW of power.

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs.…

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs. Although logical, they are difficult to interpret.

Duncan NRI has begun using an ABB YuMi cobot to automate maintenance tasks on fruit flies, saving 20% of the time…

Duncan NRI has begun using an ABB YuMi cobot to automate maintenance tasks on fruit flies, saving 20% of the time required for medical research.

Researchers are developing technologies that could impact automation across industries, including smart robotic skin,…

Researchers are developing technologies that could impact automation across industries, including smart robotic skin, data transferring light, undersea seismo-acoustic imaging, and improved 3D-printed concrete.

Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has…

Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has been used for years to ensure high-quality product monitoring and output.

Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure…

Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure interruptions from digitizing operations.

Every element of your life–your food, your car, your house–everything is made with processes that use sensors. Join…

Every element of your life–your food, your car, your house–everything is made with processes that use sensors. Join us as we visit the SICK facility, where many of these sensing products are made.

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative…

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative mode and up to 3,000 mm/sec in non-collaborative mode.

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified…

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand…

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…

Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.