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Automotive Manufacturing Delays Continue for Large Industry Leaders Due to Chip Shortage

Automotive Manufacturing Delays Continue for Large Industry Leaders Due to Chip Shortage

The global chip shortage and cold weather conditions in the U.S. stalls automobile production at facilities owned by Ford, Honda, and Toyota.


News Apr 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Renesas Factory Fire Destroys Various Machines and Halts Chip Production at More Than Ten Facilities

Renesas Factory Fire Destroys Various Machines and Halts Chip Production at More Than Ten Facilities

Recently, Renesas experienced a fire in their Naka semiconductor factory in Hitachinaka, Japan.


News Apr 05, 2021 by Seth Price
OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.


News Apr 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI released the QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer, designed to speed up machining, material handling, and machine tending operations across multiple platforms.


News Apr 03, 2021 by Seth Price
Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Learn about the different types of electrical and mechanical soft-start methods as well as devices to use for each method.


Moderna Uses Amazon Web Services Cloud Technology and Machine Learning to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

Moderna Uses Amazon Web Services Cloud Technology and Machine Learning to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

To ensure consistent and rapid vaccine rollout, Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technology aims to help Moderna medicine development and distribution operations.


How the Domino Effect of the Suez Canal Blockage Impacts OEMs

How the Domino Effect of the Suez Canal Blockage Impacts OEMs

The Ever Given container ship will delay supply chains and potentially delay automation on the factory floor.


News Apr 02, 2021 by Seth Price
Considerations for Selecting a Warehouse Management System

Considerations for Selecting a Warehouse Management System

Explore the different types of warehouse management systems and some things to consider before you begin using a WMS in your facility.


HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Releases an Industrial 5G Router and Starterkit

HMS Networks introduces a 5G router and starterkit for 5G network testing set up with Ericsson Industry Connect.


News Apr 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn about some common implementation strategies of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Keyence Increases Automated Inspection Capabilities With New Telecentric Measurement System

Keyence Increases Automated Inspection Capabilities With New Telecentric Measurement System

Keyence recently released its latest silhouette-based telecentric measurement system automatic inspection systems.


News Mar 31, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
ExOne and Ford Develop a Binder Jet 3D Printer for High-Density Aluminum Sintering

ExOne and Ford Develop a Binder Jet 3D Printer for High-Density Aluminum Sintering

ExOne, in partnership with Ford, has patented the automotive industry’s first process for binding, printing, and sintering aluminum.


News Mar 31, 2021 by Seth Price
What is a Warehouse Management System?

What is a Warehouse Management System?

Learn about the basic components of a warehouse management system and some of the modules used to automate warehouse operations.


Applied Materials Introduces New Playbook for Process Control Based on Big Data and AI

Applied Materials Introduces New Playbook for Process Control Based on Big Data and AI

Applied Materials introduces its three-component solution for chipmakers in its Enlight Optical Wafer Inspection System, ExtractAI technology, and SEMVision eBeam Review System.


News Mar 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

The Importance of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn the general functionalities and different types of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and why they are important in control systems.


How OEMs are Working to Solve the Global Chip Shortage

How OEMs are Working to Solve the Global Chip Shortage

Bosch and General Motors invest in semiconductor manufacturing and push to accelerate automotive development and rollout despite a global chip shortage.


News Mar 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Saudi Arabian oil facilities were targeted by drone strikes earlier this month.


Ransomware Attacks Continue to Disrupt U.S. Industrial Manufacturers

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Disrupt U.S. Industrial Manufacturers

The industrial manufacturing industry continues to be subject to ransomware attacks, and other forms of malicious attempts.


A Look Into Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM)

A Look Into Continuous Fiber Manufacturing (CFM)

CFM, or continuous fiber manufacturing, is a patented form of additive manufacturing that adds continuous fiber reinforcement to components as they are built up.


Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson’s new suite of digital solutions enables operators to stay on top of plant maintenance and help businesses achieve optimum return on investment.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida