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SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.


Different Types of Motor Encoders Commonly Used in Automation

Different Types of Motor Encoders Commonly Used in Automation

This article discusses different types of motor encoders in automation, specifically linear and rotary encoders and their applications.


Swift Sensors Releases New POE Standard Bridge 1011

Swift Sensors Releases New POE Standard Bridge 1011

The company has recently released a PoE device, the Standard Bridge 1011.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Electric Maximizes Cybersecurity With Latest Development to EcoStruxure

Schneider Electric Maximizes Cybersecurity With Latest Development to EcoStruxure

Recently, Schneider Electric announced the latest developments to its EcoStruxure platform.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Sophia Valente
New AOV-10 Orbital Sander for Robots Released by ATI Industrial Automation

New AOV-10 Orbital Sander for Robots Released by ATI Industrial Automation

This week ATI Industrial Automation announced its latest robotic addition, an orbital sander.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
BALLUFF Introduces ATEX Rated Sensors for Industrial Environments

BALLUFF Introduces ATEX Rated Sensors for Industrial Environments

Balluff’s new range of ATEX sensors helps to detect when an atmosphere has the potential to be explosive.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
U.S. Gas Pipeline Shut Down for Days: Industrial Control Systems Infected by Malware

U.S. Gas Pipeline Shut Down for Days: Industrial Control Systems Infected by Malware

A ransomware infection shut down a US natural gas pipeline for two days last week, an advisory released by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed.


Benefits and Limitations of Additive Manufacturing

Benefits and Limitations of Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing is only one small segment of overall manufacturing. But it might prove to be one of the most efficient, driving us closer to the ability to produce customized parts on demand. 


OnRobot Releases New Single Pad Gecko Gripper

OnRobot Releases New Single Pad Gecko Gripper

This week, OnRobot has released the latest product to expand on the existing family of Gecko Grippers.


News Feb 24, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
What Can We Expect from Industrial Automation Startup HaiLa in 2020?

What Can We Expect from Industrial Automation Startup HaiLa in 2020?

The company is headquartered in Montreal and has dedicated itself to reducing carbon emissions in industrial automation facilities through the use of its IoT and IIoT solutions.


News Feb 24, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
The Importance of Rev Counters When Troubleshooting a Robot

The Importance of Rev Counters When Troubleshooting a Robot

This article discusses the importance of rev counters when troubleshooting a robot and how to update rev counters as needed.


Making Sense of Serial Communication Methods

Making Sense of Serial Communication Methods

This article provides an introduction to several serial communication methods and how to understand and apply them.


Endress+Hauser Unveils Proline Prosonic Flow G 300/500 Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Endress+Hauser Unveils Proline Prosonic Flow G 300/500 Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Endress+Hauser has recently released its new ultrasonic gas flowmeters.


News Feb 21, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
Automation Direct Offers New Open-source PLC CPU Based on Arduino

Automation Direct Offers New Open-source PLC CPU Based on Arduino

The ProductivityOpen controllers and modules are open-source and provide designers with an alternative platform for creating industrial systems. 


News Feb 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Rittal Introduces AX/KX New Wall Mount Electrical Enclosures

Rittal Introduces AX/KX New Wall Mount Electrical Enclosures

In this article, we take a look at how Rittal is keeping up with industry 4.0, and staying on top of the enclosure market.


News Feb 21, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
Rockwell Automation Features New Hazardous Location Signaling Devices

Rockwell Automation Features New Hazardous Location Signaling Devices

Rockwell Automation has announced its new Allen-Bradley range of signaling devices.


News Feb 20, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Lights-Out Manufacturing: Industrial Automation and the Future

Lights-Out Manufacturing: Industrial Automation and the Future

Lights-out manufacturing operations, also called dark factories, are somewhat of a new concept, particularly in the industrial space.


News Feb 20, 2020 by Scott Huntington
Weidmüller Presents New Automated Machine Learning Tool at Hannover Messe

Weidmüller Presents New Automated Machine Learning Tool at Hannover Messe

German electronics company, Weidmüller, showcased new automated machine learning software at the Hannover Messe Preview last week.


Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.


KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB Americas Inc, a company that specializes in manufacturing automation products, has released the C6 HMI, a new stainless steel HMI.