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Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.


The Importance of Multimeters

The Importance of Multimeters

The voltmeter, or more often the multimeter, is an incredible tool, capable of troubleshooting nearly every electrical system and fault in existence.


FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

Automation systems organization FieldComm Group has announced the availability of a new development platform for HART-IP enabled instruments last week.


Crimping or Soldering? Proper Wiring Connection Methods

Crimping or Soldering? Proper Wiring Connection Methods

In today’s world, a lot of connections are going wireless. But that signal has to start somewhere, and it’s likely to start on a wire. That wire has to connect to other hardware, like antennas, transducers, and computers, to name just a few.


Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics Unveils New Realtime Controller With PLC Compatibility

Realtime Robotics announce the release of its new Realtime Controller. How will this device accelerate and simplify robotic automation?


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

YPF collaborates with Emerson to utilize its market-leading exploration and production software for seismic data interpretation and visualization.


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully. This article introduces some of the main algorithms used, both common and state-of-the-art.


U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

Some senators sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defence to prompt efforts in fight against hackers targeting the healthcare industry during the pandemic.


ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB Expands Its Robotstudio to Enable PC-Controlled Robot Motion

ABB provides a new add on to its RobotStudio, Robot Control Mate, to provide users with more efficient remote robot motion control. 


News May 05, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT Scientists Create New Muscle-Controlled Robot System

MIT scientists have created a muscle-controlled system that allows pilots to control drones via wearable sensors.


Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Mapping and localization are the highly-intertwined building blocks of SLAM and have several different implementations with varying performance and sensor requirements. Learn about them in this article.


Grounding DC Power Supplies: What You Need to Know

Grounding DC Power Supplies: What You Need to Know

Should you connect a DC power supply to ground or not? The answer is not a straightforward yes or no. This article explores the benefits and drawbacks of grounding DC power supplies.


What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.


News May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Brain Corp Raises $36 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Autonomous Robots

Brain Corp Raises $36 Million to Meet Growing Demand for Autonomous Robots

Brain Corp’s floor cleaning mobile robots have seen a large increase in sales since the COVID-19 outbreak. 


News May 01, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
An Introduction to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Robots

An Introduction to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) for Robots

SLAM for robotics utilizes mapping and localization for accurate movement. This article covers the architecture of a mobile robot running SLAM and the different broad classifications withing SLAM.


How Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Protect System Wiring

How Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Protect System Wiring

Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) are commonly seen in residential wiring. They are important to understand, as they exist to protect both the users and the electrical systems used everyday.


Bosch Rexroth Reveals New Integrated Measuring System for Rail Configurations

Bosch Rexroth Reveals New Integrated Measuring System for Rail Configurations

Bosch Rexroth has unveiled a new integrated measuring system (IMS) for rail system configurations.


Festo Releases New Double Acting Pneumatic Linear Actuator

Festo Releases New Double Acting Pneumatic Linear Actuator

This week Festo released its latest double-acting pneumatic linear actuator aimed at a wide range of environments including water, industrial, and power.


News Apr 29, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
A Look Into Rotary Encoder Types: Absolute and Incremental

A Look Into Rotary Encoder Types: Absolute and Incremental

This article looks at rotary encoders, covering the main types, introducing their characteristics, and introducing their key applications in control systems.


ABB Offers Free Digital Solutions in Hopes to Stabilize Industry Infrastructure Amid COVID-19

ABB Offers Free Digital Solutions in Hopes to Stabilize Industry Infrastructure Amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to push industries to adapt to market changes, software companies are offering digital solutions, specifically healthcare sectors, for free. 


News Apr 28, 2020 by Sophia Valente