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B&R Industrial Automation Hardware and Software

B&R Industrial Automation Hardware and Software

B&R is a control system manufacturer less heard of than some of its bigger competitors, Rockwell and Siemens, however their PLCs, lineup of motors, and product offerings with Automation Studio make B&R a leader in industrial innovation.


IoT Software Distribution Models: Cloud Based and On Premises

IoT Software Distribution Models: Cloud Based and On Premises

Software distribution models have historically been on premises, however, as industry has become more digital, cloud-based solutions have become increasingly popular, including SaaS and its variants, IaaS and PaaS.  


Kawasaki to Showcase Latest Technologies and Industry Developments at IMTS 2022

Kawasaki to Showcase Latest Technologies and Industry Developments at IMTS 2022

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to exhibit its latest innovations in robotics and automation for industry.


News Aug 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Comparing Programming Languages: Structured Text vs. Ladder Logic

Comparing Programming Languages: Structured Text vs. Ladder Logic

Ladder logic and structured text language are fairly common yet visually different. How do you choose the best PLC language for your automation application?


Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases Servo Drive Packages

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases Servo Drive Packages

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on customers to select individual components for the creation of a custom motion system.


News Aug 12, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Toposens’ Industrial-grade 3D Ultrasonic Sensors for Collision Avoidance

Toposens’ Industrial-grade 3D Ultrasonic Sensors for Collision Avoidance

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to increase efficiency and safety with use of automated equipment.


News Aug 10, 2022 by Seth Price
The Annual EETech Engineering Survey of 2022

The Annual EETech Engineering Survey of 2022

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News Aug 09, 2022 by David Peterson
Cloud Computing and the Industrial Internet of Things

Cloud Computing and the Industrial Internet of Things

Over the last decade, cloud service providers have improved technology, particularly data security and integrity. These remain the top concern of many manufacturing businesses, but as improvements are rolled out, more and more companies are adopting cloud solutions. 


Dragos and Emerson Continue to Fortify Industrial OT and ICS with Enhanced Cybersecurity

Dragos and Emerson Continue to Fortify Industrial OT and ICS with Enhanced Cybersecurity

Dragos announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson to provide enhanced industrial cybersecurity, helping industries in their digital transformation journeys towards Industry 4.0. 


News Aug 08, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
PATLITE Introduces NHV4 / NHV6 Network Signal Tower with Voice Annunciator

PATLITE Introduces NHV4 / NHV6 Network Signal Tower with Voice Annunciator

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.


News Aug 05, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Merck Blurs the Lines Between R&D and Production with Modular Automation in Laboratories

Merck Blurs the Lines Between R&D and Production with Modular Automation in Laboratories

Merck aims to bring modular automation and digitization capabilities to laboratories to decrease time between R&D and production and improve overall equipment effectiveness.


News Jul 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Releases its New R70 Ethernet Data Radio for Industrial Networking

Banner Releases its New R70 Ethernet Data Radio for Industrial Networking

Banner releases its latest industrial Ethernet communications extension, the R70 Ethernet Data Radio, to help manufacturers embed the IIoT within their operations.


News Jul 25, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Program a Robot: Industrial Robotic Arm Coding Basics

How to Program a Robot: Industrial Robotic Arm Coding Basics

The world of manufacturing is filled with robots, but beginners are still always faced with key questions, starting with perhaps the most basic: how do you program industrial robots?


Cross Company and Doosan Team up to Ship out Cobot Technology

Cross Company and Doosan Team up to Ship out Cobot Technology

Doosan Robotics aims to expand their range of distribution and integration of their collaborative robot technology across the states by joining forces with industrial automation specialist, Cross Company.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Brings the Industrial Metaverse Another Step Closer

Siemens Brings the Industrial Metaverse Another Step Closer

Siemens acquires Senseye and expands its partnership with NVIDIA to establish an industrial metaverse where digital twin technology takes center stage, shifting the metaverse hype into a manufacturing reality. 


News Jul 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
UL Listed Devices For Industrial Automation

UL Listed Devices For Industrial Automation

UL Listed devices are certified as safe within North America, specifically, the US. Learn about the importance of UL Certification and the key role it plays in industrial automation.


Arduino Pro LoRaWAN Industrial Gateways

Arduino Pro LoRaWAN Industrial Gateways

Arduino has made the leap from the maker world to the industrial sector by combining its smooth user experience with RAKwireless' industry expertise to provide LoRaWAN connection capable of advanced IoT applications.


News Jul 14, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and digital technologies in the food and beverage industry provide manufacturers with greater operational efficiency, improved worker safety, and higher quality goods for end-consumers. 


News Jul 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth's new universal Smart Function Kit for Dispensing helps customers execute dispensing tasks faster than previously possible with their complete and deployment-ready linear robots. 


News Jul 11, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff showcases its latest modular industrial robot system at Automatica 2022, the ATRO, which features added link modules of different designs and dimensions, giving users the flexibility to meet their automation needs.


News Jul 10, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida