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Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

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?


Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

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.


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

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.


Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

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.


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

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.


News Nov 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Latest Controller From Danfoss Integrates an Autonomous Control Library for Increased Precision and Level 3 Autonomy

Latest Controller From Danfoss Integrates an Autonomous Control Library for Increased Precision and Level 3 Autonomy

Danfoss has recently released the Plus+1 XM100 Controller, the first of a new line of controllers specifically designed for rugged, off-road use.


News Nov 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Latest Acquisitions and Partnerships Hope to Expand Supply Chain Capabilities in Industrial Sectors

Latest Acquisitions and Partnerships Hope to Expand Supply Chain Capabilities in Industrial Sectors

Several industrial automation companies, including Rockwell and iBASEt, recently unveiled new partnerships and acquisitions to drive innovation in industrial automation.


Hexagon Develops Image-recognition AI for Computer-Aided Engineering and Machine Learning

Hexagon Develops Image-recognition AI for Computer-Aided Engineering and Machine Learning

Hexagon has developed a tool for speeding up the computer-aided engineering (CAE) process, specifically for companies that do not have spare CAE experts available.


News Nov 04, 2021 by Seth Price
What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”


Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Vision technology company, Toposens, released a new ultrasonic echolocation sensor for 3D collision avoidance that mimics a bat’s echolocation technique.


Aim‌ ‌Robotics‌ ‌Partners‌ ‌with‌ ‌Kassow‌ ‌Robots ‌to‌ Utilize ‌Cobot‌s for Automated Dispensing Applications

Aim‌ ‌Robotics‌ ‌Partners‌ ‌with‌ ‌Kassow‌ ‌Robots ‌to‌ Utilize ‌Cobot‌s for Automated Dispensing Applications

Aim Robotics and Kassow Robots are working together to create a product line of cobots with fully integrated automated dispensing systems.


News Oct 28, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

What is this new platform from DWFritz Automation and how could it help engineers with quality control and inspection tasks?


News Oct 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix unveiled a series of new linear actuators for digitizing operations in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and agriculture. 


News Oct 26, 2021 by Seth Price
Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?


Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Learn about the applications and future directions of genetic programming.


Key Points to Help Manage Maintenance for Industrial Energy Systems

Key Points to Help Manage Maintenance for Industrial Energy Systems

Industrial energy systems are imperative for continuous manufacturing production and should be maintained to ensure efficiency. Learn how to maintain these systems and implement automation devices.


Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Who created the first conveyor system, what are some common types of conveyor systems used in industrial automation, and what are the types of controls involved?


Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.


Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Metrology company API released a new version of its iScan3D Laser Scanner designed for manufacturing operations.


Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

From helping high school students in STEM to opening a new cobot center in a university, companies and universities continue to close the skills gap and up-train the next generation of engineers.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin