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Rockwell Automation Releases New SIL 3 Safety Controller Line with Advanced Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Releases New SIL 3 Safety Controller Line with Advanced Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced a new family of safety controllers last week, with key features to increase performance.


Nanotec Unveils New Compact Captive Linear Actuator With High Positioning Speed

Nanotec Unveils New Compact Captive Linear Actuator With High Positioning Speed

High-performance drive solutions company, Nanotec Electronic, revealed a new linear actuator with a 35 mm flange.


Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the uses and how far the two technologies have to go before they're universally adopted.


Acieta Launches New Robotic Machine Loading Cell to Increase Machine Utilization

Acieta Launches New Robotic Machine Loading Cell to Increase Machine Utilization

Acieta, a leading manufacturer of industrial robotic systems, has announced the launch of a new high-speed robotic machine loading cell, the FastLOAD DR2000.


News Jul 21, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Siemens and SAP Combine Digital Innovation Efforts to Accelerate Industrial Transformation

Siemens and SAP Combine Digital Innovation Efforts to Accelerate Industrial Transformation

Siemens and SAP recently joined forces to create a complete system to aid in the acceleration of industrial transformation.


News Jul 21, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
How to Troubleshoot Encoders with an Oscilloscope

How to Troubleshoot Encoders with an Oscilloscope

In this article, learn the different errors that keep an encoder from working correctly and how to troubleshoot issues using an oscilloscope and other T&M tools.


Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

Optomec Partners with Companies to Calculate ROI of Additive Manufacturing Tools for Gas Turbine Applications

The company just launched a new ROI tool to help engineers and companies decide which methods should be used during MRO’s.


News Jul 19, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
An Introduction to Commercial Robotic Control with ROS Industrial

An Introduction to Commercial Robotic Control with ROS Industrial

Learn about Robot Operating System Industrial (ROS-I) an open-source middleware framework for robotics used in industrial manufacturing.


Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin expands its Parker Servo Drive family range with the addition of a fully programmable drive.


News Jul 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Eaton Vehicle Group Utilizing Industry 4.0 Technology to Help Remote Workers During Pandemic

Eaton Vehicle Group Utilizing Industry 4.0 Technology to Help Remote Workers During Pandemic

To help engineers operate remotely, Eaton Vehicle Group, a subsidiary of Eaton Corp, is deploying Industry 4.0 technologies including 3D holo systems, AR, and robotics.


News Jul 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Soft vs. Direct On-line Motor Starting

Soft vs. Direct On-line Motor Starting

Get to know the hows and whys of choosing the proper start-up method of motors in different applications.


Okuma Introduces New ROID Series of Automation Products 

Okuma Introduces New ROID Series of Automation Products 

Okuma delivers smart technology for efficient automation in the form of intelligently designed automatic pallet changers. 


News Jul 16, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Partner to Combine Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding Expertise to Address Supply Chain Challenges

Companies Partner to Combine Additive Manufacturing and Injection Molding Expertise to Address Supply Chain Challenges

Rapid Application Group and Gavco injection molding have partnered to accelerate manufacturing processes in a new and innovative way.


News Jul 16, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Rockwell Automation Unveils New Family of Industrial PCs 

Rockwell Automation Unveils New Family of Industrial PCs 

Rockwell Automation unveiled a new family of industrial computers last week built with IIoT computing capabilities and more.


The Role of Machine Vision in the Pharmaceutical Industry

The Role of Machine Vision in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Machine vision has become more prevalent in the pharmaceutical industry recently, but how will this technology evolve in this industry over time?


Honeywell Reports Risk of USB Threats to Industrial Operations Has Doubled Over 12 Months

Honeywell Reports Risk of USB Threats to Industrial Operations Has Doubled Over 12 Months

A new report by Honeywell has revealed the risk of USB threats to industrial control systems has doubled in the last 12 months.


How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.


SCHUNK Develops Brand New Grippers for Medical Applications

SCHUNK Develops Brand New Grippers for Medical Applications

Grippers can be used for far more than industrial robotics and manufacturing, as evidenced by SCHUNK’s new grippers used to help COVID-19 patients.


News Jul 14, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Universal Robots Launches United States’ Largest Virtual Robot Expo to Date

Universal Robots Launches United States’ Largest Virtual Robot Expo to Date

Upon the success of their event in Europe, Universal Robots provides another immersive virtual experience, “The Cobot Expo” this July.


News Jul 13, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Launches New Range of Pressure Transmitters for Industrial Applications

ABB Launches New Range of Pressure Transmitters for Industrial Applications

ABB released the PxS100 range of pressure transmitters, developed for various industrial applications.