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Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens announced the release of Enlightened Safe, an application that facilitates tracking employees who may have been in contact with an infected individual at their workplace.

September 18, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.

September 17, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.

September 17, 2020 by Leah Scully

Understanding Different IP Enclosure Ratings

This article will provide an overview of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, IEC standard 60529, sometimes referred to as International Protection code.

September 16, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

Global Controls Incorporates Honeywell Technologies Into Heat Treatment Solutions

Heating system company, Global Control, will incorporate Honeywell controllers and other components into its cutting-edge heat treatment solutions.

September 16, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Automation released updates for its free updater tools to provide central visibility and useful software and firmware management.

September 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

The flight-critical engine part is an FAA certified #4/5 bearing housing for an ATF3-6 turbine engine.

September 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Methods for Power Supply Troubleshooting

Whether using an industrial DIN-rail power supply or a linear supply for an audio application, these devices have the potential to fail. Although there can be several reasons, there are a few simple (and some not-so-simple) methods of testing a power supply for proper functionality.

September 14, 2020 by David Peterson

ABB Continues to Support Mining Industry Through Software Solutions and Training

ABB aims to help mining processes in South Africa for Anglo American Technical Solutions with the Ability System 800xA.

September 14, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

How to Perform a Factory Acceptance Test

Learn about factory acceptance tests (FATs), including how the tests are created, where they are performed, and the responsibilities for both the buyer and manufacturer of the equipment.

September 13, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent announced its new ProdEx and Shopsight software to help aid logistics issues in the manufacturing industry due to COVID-19 and to advance the industry. 

September 12, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Learn about orifice plates and specifically how to size orifice plates for flow measurements and the different flow rates associated with them.

September 11, 2020 by David Peterson

Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa America released a new family of variable speed drivers and packages.

September 11, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.

September 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence released a series of laser profilers intended for high-resolution inline measurements, including six controllers for different applications.

September 10, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?

September 09, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

Claroty released a new report showing more than 70% of industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half (1H) of 2020 can be exploited remotely.

September 09, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Electronic sensors manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs, released the world's first Android tablet with a 10-inch display for Zone 2/22 and Division 2 hazardous areas.

September 08, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Eaton Releases New Sensor for Tracking Machine Location and Machine Dynamics

Eaton introduces a new machine dynamics sensor, GFX, that enables operations for machinery, vehicles, and operators. 

September 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.

September 07, 2020 by David Peterson