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OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON announced a new series of industrial SCARA robots with high precision and high-speed capabilities.


Hyundai Robots Launches New Remote Service Control Center for Industrial Robot Maintenance and Solutions

Hyundai Robots Launches New Remote Service Control Center for Industrial Robot Maintenance and Solutions

Hyundai Robotics recently unveiled the new remote Hyundai Robot Management Service (HRMS), connecting robot owners with technical support and service technicians.


News Feb 04, 2021 by Seth Price
Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

Comparing Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Motors

In this article, learn the differences between single- and three-phase motors, including how each one works and applications best suited for each type.


Emerson Awarded 2021 IoT Breakthrough Award for ‘Analytics Platform of the Year’

Emerson Awarded 2021 IoT Breakthrough Award for ‘Analytics Platform of the Year’

The product that caught IoT Breakthrough’s attention was Plantweb Optics, a comprehensive plant and manufacturing analytics software system.


News Feb 03, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
 An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

An Overview of Hall Effect Sensors

Learn about Hall Effect sensors and how they are used in a variety of ways from robotics to proximity applications.


Latest 3-Phase AC-DC Power Supplies from Absopulse Designed for Industrial Applications

Latest 3-Phase AC-DC Power Supplies from Absopulse Designed for Industrial Applications

Absopulse recently announced its latest AC-DC 5kW power converter for rugged environments.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser and Beckhoff Continue Strategic Cooperation to Enhance Laser Cutting Machine Performance

Quick Laser continues to work alongside Beckhoff to optimize high-end laser cutting machines’ performance by using TwinCAT software as an open computerized numerical control system.


News Feb 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Engineering Debuts New ABR Barcode Reader for Long-Range Industrial Applications

Banner Engineering Debuts New ABR Barcode Reader for Long-Range Industrial Applications

Banner Engineering released the latest ABR range of automatic barcode readers. What advantages do barcode readers provide, and what does the new range include?


News Feb 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R Automation, the machine and factory automation group from ABB, recently improved its enhanced crossover Operating System (exOS)’s flexibility.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Seth Price
Air Quality Considerations in Different Industries

Air Quality Considerations in Different Industries

See how air quality measurements are used in different industries to keep products and personnel safe while almost following important environmental standards.


Walmart Parterns with Robotic Startups to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers 

Walmart Parterns with Robotic Startups to Scale Local Fulfillment Centers 

Walmart works with three robotics-focused startups on intelligent robot technology to scale its local fulfillment center (LFC) operations.


How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.


Controlling VFDs with Manual Inputs

Controlling VFDs with Manual Inputs

To increase the flexibility of a motor control system, a variable frequency drive (VFD) is a common device that solves many motor control problems. In this article, learn how to control manual input of VFDs.


Steel King Focuses on Logistics Solutions with New Industrial Platform Group NexCaliber Structures

Steel King Focuses on Logistics Solutions with New Industrial Platform Group NexCaliber Structures

Material handling products manufacturer Steel King announced the launch of NexCaliber Structures last week.


Rockwell Automation Completes Acquisition of Fiix Inc to Improve Asset Management Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Completes Acquisition of Fiix Inc to Improve Asset Management Capabilities

Rockwell Automation acquires Fiix Inc. and plans to improve industrial customers’ asset management capabilities as part of its software strategy.


News Jan 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Cognex Introduces In-Sight 3D-L4000 Vision System for 3D Inspections

Cognex Introduces In-Sight 3D-L4000 Vision System for 3D Inspections

Cognex introduced the In-Sight 3D-L4000, a vision system aiming to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of inspection.


News Jan 28, 2021 by Seth Price
NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

NEMA Partners with Cadeo Group and NEEA to Publish Research on Power Drive Systems’ Energy Savings

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) partnered with the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) and the Cadeo Group on a new report about energy savings for power drive systems (PDS).


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell Develops New Optical Caliper Measurement Sensor for Lithium-Ion Battery Industry

Honeywell released a new optical sensor for determining the thickness of coatings and thin sections.


News Jan 27, 2021 by Seth Price
Vecna Robotics Releases New Automated Counterbalanced Fork Truck for Industrial Applications

Vecna Robotics Releases New Automated Counterbalanced Fork Truck for Industrial Applications

Vecna Robotics releases the first automated counterbalanced fork truck of its Silverback Series product line.


News Jan 27, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida