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Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.


News Sep 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Merges its industrial automation business in India with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation business.


News Sep 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The following will take a step back from IoT and machine data to see how engineering practices such as material selection and CAD can do more with less.  


Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method used to identify the root of specific problems. Below are the steps necessary to complete RCA.


Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Schunk aims to simplify and optimize their tooling to help industries achieve the precision and accuracy required to mill parts.


News Aug 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Alternative PLC Programming Languages

Alternative PLC Programming Languages

For most systems, there are various languages meant for specific purposes, including Function Block, Sequential Charts, and Structured Text.


Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.


Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson's Plantweb Location Awareness update makes it possible for plant managers to support health and operational continuity through social density management and contact tracing tools.


News Aug 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Common NEMA Enclosure Ratings 

Common NEMA Enclosure Ratings 

This article discusses several different types of NEMA enclosure ratings and which one may be the right one for your specific applications.


Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.


News Aug 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Eaton Releases InfiniTrac Electronic Limited-Slip Differential For Optimized Vehicle Performance

Eaton Releases InfiniTrac Electronic Limited-Slip Differential For Optimized Vehicle Performance

Eaton introduces an electronically controlled, scalable limited-slip differential that functions across multiple vehicle platforms to enhance performance and ensure driver safety. 


News Aug 23, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

OMRON’s Robotic Integrated Controller includes the NJ501-R machine controller and extends what can be done in virtual and remote environments.


News Aug 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
A Look Into Hyundai Robotics Latest Efforts in Automation

A Look Into Hyundai Robotics Latest Efforts in Automation

Hyundai companies have a longstanding history of pioneering emerging global markets. In the last several years, Hyundai has created its own path in industrial robotics.


News Aug 21, 2020 by Leah Scully
Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Electronics launched a marketplace initiative to give customers access to its entire selection of products.


Comau And Tecnomatic Partner to Provide Fully-Integrated Electrical Motor and Transmission Assembly Solutions

Comau And Tecnomatic Partner to Provide Fully-Integrated Electrical Motor and Transmission Assembly Solutions

Comau and Tecnomatic, signed a multi-year partnership to address emerging market needs through products’ complete lifecycle.


Allen-Bradley Launches New VersaView Family of Industrial Computers Including Compact Box PCs

Allen-Bradley Launches New VersaView Family of Industrial Computers Including Compact Box PCs

The new Versa view 6300 compact PC series will save space while packing a punch.


News Aug 18, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Keeping Up with Industry Trends: Are You Attending Virtual Events? 

Keeping Up with Industry Trends: Are You Attending Virtual Events? 

Virtual events are becoming the new normal in the midst of the pandemic. Below are some of the upcoming events to help you stay up on industry trends.


News Aug 15, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.


News Aug 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.


ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin