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Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.

one day ago by Aline Dias

Tesla, OMRON, and Others Offer Students and Engineers Tools to Develop Advanced Automation and Manufacturing Training

Tesla, Omron, and Endress+Hauser are developing experiences and training classes to provide hands-on automation and manufacturing training to engineers and students.

2 days ago by Stephanie Leonida

Introducing the Split-Range Time-Proportioning Instruction

A useful but often overlooked instruction included in Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs for heating and cooling.

November 19, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

FANUC Debuts New Compact Robot for Machine Tending and Warehouse Automation

Learn about FANUC’s latest LR-10iA/10 robot and how it could help engineers with machine tending applications.

November 18, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Landing AI Receives Funding to Promote AI in Automotive and Electronics with Latest Platforms

Landing AI recently received $57 million Level A funding from McRock Capital to develop AI systems for automotive and electronics manufacturing.

November 18, 2021 by Seth Price

Bosch Rexroth Adds New Range of Electromechanical Cylinders for Heavy-duty Automation

Bosch Rexroth announces its new family of compact electromechanical cylinders for heavy-duty applications, the EMC-HP series.

November 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Amidst Labor Shortages, Berkshire Grey Offers Warehousing Solution

A lack of labor is beginning to affect eCommerce order fulfillment, but Berkshire Grey introduced a solution designed to accelerate order fulfillment and throughput without additional labor.

November 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

How are Automotive Manufacturers Combating Supply Chain Issues?

Leading automotive manufacturers announce plans to transform their manufacturing operations with new equipment, product lines, and 5G communication.

November 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Solenoids vs. Linear Actuators for Industrial Automation

Solenoids and linear actuators provide similar movements in industrial applications. What are the main similarities and differences, and how are they each used?

November 14, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Rockwell Automation Offers New Resources to Help Customers Adopt a More Proactive Cybersecurity Approach

Rockwell Automation has unveiled new initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving its operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) and cybersecurity offering.

November 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Considerations When Integrating Cobots Into a Facility

What are some steps to consider before integrating a cobot, such as Universal Robots, into a facility?

November 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

SME and CESMII Join Forces to Accelerate Smart Manufacturing Adoption

SME and the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute unite to bring smart manufacturing educational resources to students across the U.S. and accelerate industry 4.0 adoption.

November 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Honeywell Partners With IGEL to Develop New Operating System for Process Automation

Honeywell has teamed up with IGEL Technology to release a thin client operating system with advanced virtualization for optimizing automation processes.

November 12, 2021 by Seth Price

What is Deep Learning?

A subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, deep learning is a growing technique in the industrial space. What is it, how does it work, and how can it be used?

November 11, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Industry Leaders Band Together to Create UniversalAutomation.org

What is this new organization, and how are industry leaders like Schneider Electric and Yokogawa getting involved?

November 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?

November 09, 2021 by Seth Price

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.

November 08, 2021 by Dennis Lynch

Siemens and Merck KGaA Partner to Boost Machine-to-Machine Trust in Industrial Value Chains

Siemens recently entered a new partnership with Merck KGaA to machine and blockchain solutions for industrial automation.

November 08, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.

November 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST awards funding to five universities to create educational content on standards for industrial manufacturing, robotic applications, engineering, and IIoT tools.

November 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida