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Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the current techniques and their advantages and disadvantages.


Festo and FlexFactory Combine Robotic Technology for “as a Service” Business Models

Festo and FlexFactory Combine Robotic Technology for “as a Service” Business Models

Pneumatic and electric automation technology provider Festo and the joint venture FlexFactory are renewing their existing partnership to help plant manufacturers with robot integration techniques.


Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

How are companies like Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnering with others to secure industrial systems and promote new remote access capabilities?


News Dec 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Yaskawa Launches Latest ​​PL80 Robot Designed for Small Palletizing Tasks

Yaskawa Launches Latest ​​PL80 Robot Designed for Small Palletizing Tasks

The new Yaskawa PL80 is part of the Yaskawa PL series of robots designed with robotic software for palletizing, order picking, and logistical tasks in mind.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB and Sevensense Partner to Promote AI Capabilities in Autonomous Mobile Robots

ABB and Sevensense Partner to Promote AI Capabilities in Autonomous Mobile Robots

Who is Sevensense, and how could this partnership leverage new technology in artificial intelligence and machine learning for autonomous mobile robots?


News Dec 01, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Parker Hannifin Adds New Control Components to Lineup Including New Hoses and Valves

Parker Hannifin Adds New Control Components to Lineup Including New Hoses and Valves

Learn about the latest control components and automation technology that could potentially help engineers streamline their manufacturing processes.


News Dec 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
How are OEMs Working to Combat Global Chip Shortage Issues?

How are OEMs Working to Combat Global Chip Shortage Issues?

The U.S. and Europe continue plans to increase manufacturing of semiconductor chip supplies for supply chain stability and the advancement of technological innovations.


News Nov 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Quanergy Unveils New Smart LiDAR Solution for Industrial Automation

Quanergy Unveils New Smart LiDAR Solution for Industrial Automation

How is new LiDAR technology being integrated more into industrial applications?


News Nov 30, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

How to Use Data to Drive Digital Transformation

As the tangible world can be costly and consumes natural resources, digital transformation is reducing cost and providing more options to consumers. How is data driving digital transformation, and what is to come next in a digital world?


New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

New Infrastructure Deal Aims to Boost Availability of Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S. and Strengthen Supply Chain

What is this new deal, and specifically, how could it help combat supply chain issues and promote new manufacturing jobs?


Types of Motor Starters and Application Considerations

Types of Motor Starters and Application Considerations

Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?


New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?


Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep Learning vs. Machine Learning

Deep learning is a subset of machine learning, which is a subset of artificial intelligence. So, what makes deep learning different from machine learning?


Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.


News Nov 25, 2021 by Aline Dias
Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

Types of Process Manufacturing Equipment

During process manufacturing, raw materials are mixed together to create a product. This process includes many stages, and thus, copious types of equipment.


Emerson Introduces a Gas Detector Aimed to Increase Worker Safety in Hazardous Environments

Emerson Introduces a Gas Detector Aimed to Increase Worker Safety in Hazardous Environments

Learn about Emerson’s new Rosemount gas detectors and how they are designed to identify leaks of toxic gasses more quickly in harsh industrial environments.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, Omron, and Endress+Hauser are developing experiences and training classes to provide hands-on automation and manufacturing training to engineers and students.


News Nov 24, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Absopulse Designed New DC-DC Converters for Rail, Electronics, and Other Industrial Uses

Absopulse Designed New DC-DC Converters for Rail, Electronics, and Other Industrial Uses

ABSOPULSE announced the release of the BAR 250R-D3 series railroad voltage converters.


News Nov 23, 2021 by Seth Price
SVT Robotics Receives $25M in Series A Funding to Expand Robot Capabilities in Industrial Sector

SVT Robotics Receives $25M in Series A Funding to Expand Robot Capabilities in Industrial Sector

SVT Robotics uses newly closed $25 million in Series A funding to develop software for enhanced interoperability and deployment of automated robot systems.


News Nov 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Honeywell Debuts ASRS Technology Utilizing Machine Learning and AI

Honeywell Debuts ASRS Technology Utilizing Machine Learning and AI

ASRS technology is vital to many distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, and Honeywell has introduced a new solution that hopes to increase efficiency in both space utilization and throughput.


News Nov 23, 2021 by Sara McCaslin