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Traco Power Debuts Latest Components Built for Industrial and Railway Applications

Traco Power Debuts Latest Components Built for Industrial and Railway Applications

Traco Power released a new series of converters designed for specific railway operations.


News Feb 23, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

TopWorx Magnetic Target Switch from Emerson Released for Position Sensing Applications

Industrial electronics giant Emerson released a new magnetic target switch (MTS) for position sensing.


Startup ThinkIQ Partners with UST to Enhance Supply Chain Operations for Smart Manufacturing

Startup ThinkIQ Partners with UST to Enhance Supply Chain Operations for Smart Manufacturing

ThinkIQ and UST partner to streamline supply chain and manufacturing processes through cloud-based software that provides materials visibility and traceability.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Amazon Announces Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) Program

Amazon Announces Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) Program

Amazon’s Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship (MRA) program provides free career training in robotics for Amazon employees.


News Feb 22, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.


Boston Dynamics Expands Autonomous Capabilities of SPOT Robot

Boston Dynamics Expands Autonomous Capabilities of SPOT Robot

Boston Dynamics grows its SPOT product line with a new self-charging SPOT, software allowing remote operations, and a robot arm to enhance autonomous site inspection.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What is an Industrial PC?

What is an Industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.


Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Learn about several companies specializing in industrial AR and utilizing simulation and automation to drive new AR technology.


Emerson Introduces Branson GMX-20MA Ultrasonic Spot Welder for Non-Ferrous Metals

Emerson Introduces Branson GMX-20MA Ultrasonic Spot Welder for Non-Ferrous Metals

Emerson announced the Branson GMX-20MA ultrasonic spot welder’s release, which is suitable for joining non-ferrous metals and alloys.


News Feb 18, 2021 by Seth Price
What is the Edge? A Look Into Edge Computing Technology

What is the Edge? A Look Into Edge Computing Technology

This article will cover some basics about what the edge is and provide a few pros and cons to help bring this technology into focus.


Rittal Releases New Line of Enclosures with NEMA and UL Ratings

Rittal Releases New Line of Enclosures with NEMA and UL Ratings

Rittal announced the release of a new fiberglass-reinforced polyester enclosure line that are not only rugged and durable but engineered with an eye toward the future.


News Feb 17, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
RE2 Automates Airfield Damage Recovery for Air Force with Robotic Automation Technology

RE2 Automates Airfield Damage Recovery for Air Force with Robotic Automation Technology

RE2 is supplying automated equipment to the Air Force to support their Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR) robotics system.


News Feb 17, 2021 by Seth Price
Examples of Synchronized Motion Control in Different Industries

Examples of Synchronized Motion Control in Different Industries

Learn about some of the fascinating examples of synchronized motion control throughout installations, manufacturing, and advanced robotics.


IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

Recently, IDEC introduced its “push-in” technology into its popular HW series of 22mm switches, pilot lights, and relay sockets.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
United Automation Leverages Epson’s Printing and Robotic Technology to Provide Automated Color Labeling and Verification

United Automation Leverages Epson’s Printing and Robotic Technology to Provide Automated Color Labeling and Verification

Epson’s partner, United Automation, combines the ColorWorks on-demand label printer and industrial robot solutions to create efficient color labeling and verification.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Learn about the importance of torque and torque sensors and some common ways they are utilized in robotic automation.


Metal Shark Chosen to Manufacture Autonomous Naval Defense Systems for the U.S. Marine Corps

Metal Shark Chosen to Manufacture Autonomous Naval Defense Systems for the U.S. Marine Corps

Metal Shark, a company that manufactures aluminum-hull vessels, will build ships for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) system.


News Feb 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Alpha Wire Expands Xtra-Guard Cable Line for Harsh Environments

Alpha Wire Expands Xtra-Guard Cable Line for Harsh Environments

Alpha Wire, known for their cable solutions, is adding a new product to their Xtra-Guard line designed for applications involving continuous flexing.


News Feb 15, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
ABB Launches New Condition-Based Maintenance Tool for Individual Robot Assessments

ABB Launches New Condition-Based Maintenance Tool for Individual Robot Assessments

The new CBM from ABB uses real-time data to predict the likelihood and timing of mechanical or system based failure. 


News Feb 14, 2021 by Damond Goodwin