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Yaskawa Motoman Releases Duo of New Scalar Robots for Small-parts Handling for Electronics, Food Processing, and More

Three robot announcements within as many days. Yaskawa Electric announces three distinct new robots for varying automation applications.

December 18, 2019 by Kate Smith

The TLS (Transport Layer Security) Protocol in Secure Modbus/TCP

What is TLS and what is its role in the Modbus-TCP version of the Modbus protocol?

December 17, 2019 by Weston Floyd

What Is a Cobot? A Brief Look at a Popular Industrial Automation Trend

Cobots are steadily becoming a larger presence in the automation space. But not everyone's yet familiar with what these machines do and what makes them special.

December 16, 2019 by Kate Smith

Mitsubishi Electric and Realtime Robotics Extend Motion-planning and Robotics Partnership

Mitsubishi Electric and Realtime Robotics have been developing solutions for faster, safer motion planning for industrial robots and cobots.

December 15, 2019 by Kate Smith

Beckhoff Releases TwinCAT Cloud Engineering, New PC-Based Control Software for Industry 4.0

Beckhoff Automation's newest PC-based software system offers cloud and web-based access to the functionalities of their TwinCAT control products.

December 13, 2019 by Kate Smith

Honeywell’s ControlEdge PLC Nabs exida Award for Security

Last year, Honeywell introduced the newest version of its ControlEdge PLC. This year, the device is recognized by exida for its security.

December 12, 2019 by Kate Smith

Introduction to Modbus

This article will introduce Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.

December 10, 2019 by Stephen St. Michael

Microsoft and ANSYS Ink Partnership for Industrial Digital Twinning Solution

Today, we take a look at the intersection of digital twinning and the industrial internet of things, and how Microsoft and ANSYS are partnering up to dominate this space.

December 08, 2019 by Jacob Ramirez

OnRobot Takes First Place in Industrial Automation Category at 2019 LEAP Awards with Modular Robotics Integration Platform

The LEAP awards represent a chance for professionals to learn about promising new technological advancements. Here's a look at what they had to offer the automation space this year.

December 05, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Security Decisions in Modbus Industrial Systems

Learn about Modbus security in industrial automation, including vulnerabilities, fixes, and alternative solutions.

December 04, 2019 by Weston Floyd

Nokia Aims to Facilitate Industry 4.0 with Private Wireless LTE Networks for Industrial Applications

Nokia recently announced that their wireless networks are in use for over 120 industrial customers, providing real-world examples of Industry 4.0 in action.

December 03, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

GridEx Brings Power Grid Cybersecurity into Practice

GridEx is a conference aimed towards uptraining security experts and assessing threats facing core infrastructure processes.

December 02, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Iranian Industry Is Indigenizing: Infrastructure and Security on the Global Scale

Iranian officials have announced a major decrease in reliance on outside actors for their oil industry.

December 02, 2019 by Kate Smith

Intro to Neutralization Process Control

Learn about the considerations that must be accounted for when designing process controls for pH neutralization.

December 01, 2019 by Annabel White

Cree and ABB Form Partnership for Silicon Carbide Semiconductors

Leading semiconductor developer Cree has recently agreed to a partnership with ABB in an effort to expand the market for their SiC semiconductors.

November 29, 2019 by Jacob Ramirez

SPS 2019 Conference Wraps in Nuremberg, Highlighting Industrial Automation Trends for 2020

SPS or Smart Production Solutions is a yearly event held in Nuremberg, Germany where some of the most prominent companies in the automation space show off their innovations.

November 28, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Meet Li-Fi: Fraunhofer Research Introduces Optical Real-time Data Transmission Solution

Fraunhofer IPMS, a research institution based in Dresden, this week introduced a new TNS (time-sensitive networking) solution that is optical and wireless.

November 27, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Rockwell and Accenture Announce Partnership to Digitize Industrial Automation and Supply Chains

Rockwell Automation has recently announced a partnership with Accenture, with the goal of revolutionizing industrial supply chains and industrial automation.

November 26, 2019 by Jacob Ramirez

Continental AG Restructure Reflects Global Shift Away From Traditional Vehicles

German automotive manufacturer Continental AG has announced its plans to explore restructuring of the company and potential closures of multiple plants.

November 25, 2019 by Robin Mitchell

Mitsubishi and Codian Robotics Team Up on Range of High-Performance Delta Robots

Here's a look at Mitsubishi Electric's latest range of high-performance delta robots for use in automation.

November 24, 2019 by Robin Mitchell