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Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Initially developed in 1996, the software suite has adapted to changing market needs and continues to be relevant in today’s factories.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Seth Price
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Steps and Applications in Industrial Automation

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Steps and Applications in Industrial Automation

Learn the definition of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), steps to execute it, and applications in the industry.


igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

What are these new monitoring sensors from igus, and how could the chainflex feature help engineers with their predictive and preventive maintenance needs?


News Dec 29, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Introduces Manufacturer-Independent Ecosystem to Expand Digital Transformation Efforts

Bosch Rexroth Introduces Manufacturer-Independent Ecosystem to Expand Digital Transformation Efforts

Bosch Rexroth announces NEVONEX ecosystem expansion that enables manufacturers and specialists to update existing and new machinery with a single retrofit kit.


News Dec 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Protecting Control Systems with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety is of utmost importance in the day-to-day operations of any system, especially a system where humans and machines work together. Learn all about Safety Instrumented Systems and what it takes to keep workers safe, and the system running smoothly!


Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Seth Price
Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens provides process plant maintenance teams with a mobile management software to process data from multiple sources and in real-time.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Utilize Real-time Production Data and Achieve Better Manufacturing Results

How to Utilize Real-time Production Data and Achieve Better Manufacturing Results

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better manufacturing results.


The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

OPC UA and CESMII have joined forces to produce the globally available and standardized UA Cloud Library.


News Dec 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging just announced the release of the latest version of Matrox Design Assistant X for machine vision application development.


News Dec 26, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa implement to help him streamline his manufacturing operations this Christmas season?


News Dec 25, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Logitrans have announced a collaborative effort to build an autonomous pallet jack.


News Dec 24, 2021 by Seth Price
MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

Learn about MIT’s latest robot manipulation technique and how engineers could use it in industrial manufacturing operations.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell and Cytiva work together to digitally create a new standardized manufacturing platform.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Developing Totalizer Function (Flow Totalizer) on a PLC

Developing Totalizer Function (Flow Totalizer) on a PLC

Converting from flow rate measurements into total flow over a period of time requires the use of a flow totalizer. Flow totalizing can be done with a standalone device or with a PLC mathematical algorithm.


How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

Learn about companies like Xometry, Berkshire Grey, and Kroger and how they are pushing automation into their fulfillment operations.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and allow operators to detect water leaks quickly.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Sensing objects is a tricky business because of the many variables in light, surface texture, distance, color, and other factors. Learn how a photo sensor works!


SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

Learn about SCHUNK’s CoLabs and how they could help engineers gain hands-on training experience with robots and grippers.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON debuted its new insulation resistance monitoring device, K7TM, designed for engineers to measure equipment in automotive and semiconductor manufacturing.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida