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Trinamic Introduces an Open-Source Reference Design for End-of-Arm Tooling

Trinamic Introduces an Open-Source Reference Design for End-of-Arm Tooling

Trinamic Motion Control, now part of Maxim Integrated, launched an open-source reference design for developing processes of industrial robotic end-of-arm tooling (EoAT).


News Jun 19, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

After learning about the basic events and symbols found within a fault tree, let’s dive through a fault tree analysis (FTA) example, industries that use it, and some software.


Latest News on Global Chip Shortage: How are Automotive Manufacturers Moving Forward?

Latest News on Global Chip Shortage: How are Automotive Manufacturers Moving Forward?

Automotive manufacturers continue to ride the wave of the global semiconductor chip shortage triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.


News Jun 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Balluff Delivers Magnetic Encoders for Safety Applications During National Safety Month

Balluff Delivers Magnetic Encoders for Safety Applications During National Safety Month

Balluff released their latest safety-rated magnetic encoder for industrial applications, just in time for National Safety Month.


News Jun 18, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Types of Pressure Measurements

Types of Pressure Measurements

In industry, pressure can be used in various sectors for safety and containment. Before diving into specific applications, let's learn about the types of pressure measurements.


SCHUNK Expands Robotic Grippers to Help Automation Experts Focus on Position Control

SCHUNK Expands Robotic Grippers to Help Automation Experts Focus on Position Control

SCHUNK aims to enhance the flexibility and productivity of automated systems with its latest tool-free BSWS-M jaw quick-change system.


News Jun 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Bedrock Adds Field Technician Interface and More to IEC-Compliant Automation Platform

Bedrock Adds Field Technician Interface and More to IEC-Compliant Automation Platform

Bedrock Automation updates its integrated development environment (IDE) platform to include new features, including OPC UA architecture and PLC features.


Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) can be used in industrial systems to find faults, damages, and predictive maintenance. Learn about FTA's basics.


Mars Helicopter Employs Advanced Control Techniques to Survive In-Flight Anomaly

Mars Helicopter Employs Advanced Control Techniques to Survive In-Flight Anomaly

After five successful flights, the Mars Helicopter had a minor incident during its sixth voyage that was fixed using advanced control systems.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Seth Price
Altium’s Cloud-based Infrastructure Platform Connects Electronic Design to Manufacturing Floor

Altium’s Cloud-based Infrastructure Platform Connects Electronic Design to Manufacturing Floor

Altium’s CoDesigner capability is designed for mechanical engineers to collaborate on PCB design and deployment, allowing electrical and control engineers to work together.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

The Difference Between 2 Wire RTDs, 3 Wire RTDs, and 4 Wire RTDs

We already discussed a few limitations of resistance temperature detectors (RTDs); this article will explore the difference between two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire RTDs.


 iBASEt Addresses Big Data Challenges with Latest Data Management Platforms

iBASEt Addresses Big Data Challenges with Latest Data Management Platforms

Big data is getting even bigger. Learn how this company is creating platforms to keep up with this data as it becomes an essential part of the manufacturing process.


News Jun 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Latest Generation of Multifunctional Relays Aim to Expand Power Generation Capabilities

Latest Generation of Multifunctional Relays Aim to Expand Power Generation Capabilities

ABB recently announced their latest multifunctional power relay, the REX610.


News Jun 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Common Servo Motor Feedback Devices

Common Servo Motor Feedback Devices

Learn about specific components used in feedback devices and some of the jargon you may encounter when working with servo motion systems.


Serbia Munitions Factory Explosion Causes Worker and Residential Evacuations

Serbia Munitions Factory Explosion Causes Worker and Residential Evacuations

The ammunition depot of the Sloboda factory in Cacak, Serbia, witnessed a series of explosions last week, causing police to evacuate and seal off the area for more than 24 hours.


Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Lineup to Include Gearheads and More

Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Lineup to Include Gearheads and More

Oriental Motor adds the BMU and BLE-2, two new brushless motors to their motor collection.


News Jun 14, 2021 by Seth Price
Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

Using Serial Communications in LabVIEW

LabVIEW offers the ability to communicate with most serial-based instruments and devices, including Arduino and Raspberry Pi.


Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Overcurrent Protection: Motor Starter Trip Classes for Industrial Motors

Trip classes protect motors from overcurrent, but when will an overload relay trip, why, and what trip class should you use?


GE Creates Platform to Show Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA) for Nuclear Processes

GE Creates Platform to Show Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA) for Nuclear Processes

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and GE Digital introduced Outage Planning and Analytics (OPA), designed to help nuclear plant operators plan, schedule, and execute outages.


News Jun 11, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Keyence PLC Includes Integrated Machine Operation Recording

Keyence PLC Includes Integrated Machine Operation Recording

Keyence released a PLC with all of the typical features, like I/O, but the company added integrated machine operation recording to improve remote operation and troubleshooting.


News Jun 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich