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New non-obstructive sensor series adapts to a wider variety of piping materials, providing accurate data with lower…

New non-obstructive sensor series adapts to a wider variety of piping materials, providing accurate data with lower influence from viscosity and bubbles.

Before digital control systems, responses were fairly slow. Push a button, and a motor contactor engaged. These days, the…

Before digital control systems, responses were fairly slow. Push a button, and a motor contactor engaged. These days, the speed of computers introduces some new challenges but brings solutions as well.

ASRock Industrial announces the new iEP-5000G family of IoT controllers with power inputs, tolerances, and IO…

ASRock Industrial announces the new iEP-5000G family of IoT controllers with power inputs, tolerances, and IO communication capabilities designed for the factory floor.

Modbus is a communication protocol stemming from the early days of Modicon PLCs, but is still common today. These two…

Modbus is a communication protocol stemming from the early days of Modicon PLCs, but is still common today. These two example implementations of Modbus transactions will get you started.

Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine…

Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine status and diagnostics.

The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning…

The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning algorithms provided with vast quantities of data.

Evacuations, a temporary shut-down of an automobile manufacturing plant, and a trip to a wildlife veterinarian!

Evacuations, a temporary shut-down of an automobile manufacturing plant, and a trip to a wildlife veterinarian!

Labels are such a small detail in the world of robotics and automation, they are often given very little attention.…

Labels are such a small detail in the world of robotics and automation, they are often given very little attention. However, they play a vital role in proper system function - from installation to troubleshooting.

HAI Robotics demos its autonomous case-handling robotic systems at two trade fairs, continuing to strengthen its presence…

HAI Robotics demos its autonomous case-handling robotic systems at two trade fairs, continuing to strengthen its presence in the U.S. and Europe.

This article explores various characteristics that are common in advanced and highly automated warehouse management systems (WMS).

This article explores various characteristics that are common in advanced and highly automated warehouse management systems (WMS).

Inductive loads, such as solenoids and contactors, can cause arcs and failures back into electromechanical switching…

Inductive loads, such as solenoids and contactors, can cause arcs and failures back into electromechanical switching devices, causing costly downtime. The solution is cheaper than you think.

Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of…

Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of communication options for system flexibility.

Moisture inside industrial pneumatic systems is a major cause for concern, and if the air is not filtered or dried…

Moisture inside industrial pneumatic systems is a major cause for concern, and if the air is not filtered or dried properly, it can lead to serious failures.

Bosch Rexroth has invested in future automation by acquiring a majority stake in collaborative robot manufacturer Kassow Robots.

Bosch Rexroth has invested in future automation by acquiring a majority stake in collaborative robot manufacturer Kassow Robots.

Failures of I/O systems are a common source of headache for control engineers. Troubleshooting those devices that have…

Failures of I/O systems are a common source of headache for control engineers. Troubleshooting those devices that have polarized connections (source vs sink, and NPN vs PNP) is a technique worth refining.

Several companies and startups have taken steps to bring the benefits of 3D printing into many different manufacturing…

Several companies and startups have taken steps to bring the benefits of 3D printing into many different manufacturing fields - some of them are a bit unexpected.

We've read about the capabilities of collaborative robots, but often, one question still remains - how do you program a…

We've read about the capabilities of collaborative robots, but often, one question still remains - how do you program a cobot? Last week, I got a chance to get my hands on a cobot for the first time.

Autonomous underwater vehicles were used to find Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, which sank on an exploration mission…

Autonomous underwater vehicles were used to find Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, which sank on an exploration mission over a century ago into the freezing depths of the Weddell Sea in Antarctica.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) and industrial automation are growing closer together. This article explores recent…

Product lifecycle management (PLM) and industrial automation are growing closer together. This article explores recent trends and application examples of this software in industry.