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Blockchain recording can reduce risks associated with data transactions such as data theft and erroneous information. But…

Blockchain recording can reduce risks associated with data transactions such as data theft and erroneous information. But what implications, if any, does blockchain hold for industrial control system engineers?

Increasing use of autonomous robotics in hospital and patient care environments means more careful examination of…

Increasing use of autonomous robotics in hospital and patient care environments means more careful examination of security risks - and immediate measures to patch vulnerabilities when detected.

Plastic is well-known for being inexpensive and lightweight, but not very resilient to friction and heat. Plastic motion…

Plastic is well-known for being inexpensive and lightweight, but not very resilient to friction and heat. Plastic motion pioneer Igus aims to overcome challenges and present a new solution.

This article covers the prominent IEC 60870 standard for SCADA in electrical power systems, as well as background…

This article covers the prominent IEC 60870 standard for SCADA in electrical power systems, as well as background information on the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the publishing organization.

Beewise receives $120 million in funds to continue the development of its solar-powered, artificial intelligence-driven…

Beewise receives $120 million in funds to continue the development of its solar-powered, artificial intelligence-driven beehive management technology.

With the increasing appearance of “web-based” HMIs, we investigate these devices, learn how they differ from the…

With the increasing appearance of “web-based” HMIs, we investigate these devices, learn how they differ from the graphical HMIs, and see implications for our modern control system architecture.

PickNik Robotics announces collaboration with Sierra Space to generate robotic autonomy solutions for the future of space…

PickNik Robotics announces collaboration with Sierra Space to generate robotic autonomy solutions for the future of space travel and its habitation.

In this article, learn about different challenges that warehouse systems can face and how automation helps solve them.

In this article, learn about different challenges that warehouse systems can face and how automation helps solve them.

Kinova, based in Montreal, has recently developed a cobot to add to their robotic lineup with many industry-standard…

Kinova, based in Montreal, has recently developed a cobot to add to their robotic lineup with many industry-standard features, designed to help alleviate post-Covid pressure.

New non-obstructive sensor series adapts to a wider variety of piping materials, providing accurate data with lower…

New non-obstructive sensor series adapts to a wider variety of piping materials, providing accurate data with lower influence from viscosity and bubbles.

ASRock Industrial announces the new iEP-5000G family of IoT controllers with power inputs, tolerances, and IO…

ASRock Industrial announces the new iEP-5000G family of IoT controllers with power inputs, tolerances, and IO communication capabilities designed for the factory floor.

Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine…

Banner Engineering recently released a series of programmable multicolor (RGB) indicators for advanced industrial machine status and diagnostics.

The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning…

The objective of predictive maintenance is to foresee potential machine failure with the help of machine learning algorithms provided with vast quantities of data.

This article explores various characteristics that are common in advanced and highly automated warehouse management systems (WMS).

This article explores various characteristics that are common in advanced and highly automated warehouse management systems (WMS).

Bosch Rexroth has invested in future automation by acquiring a majority stake in collaborative robot manufacturer Kassow Robots.

Bosch Rexroth has invested in future automation by acquiring a majority stake in collaborative robot manufacturer Kassow Robots.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) and industrial automation are growing closer together. This article explores recent…

Product lifecycle management (PLM) and industrial automation are growing closer together. This article explores recent trends and application examples of this software in industry.

Automata, a global specialist in life sciences laboratory automation, has raised $50 million in Series B funding to…

Automata, a global specialist in life sciences laboratory automation, has raised $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate their work in life sciences laboratory automation.

The fourth pillar of effective statistical process control (SPC) is the use of designed experiments used to learn as much…

The fourth pillar of effective statistical process control (SPC) is the use of designed experiments used to learn as much as possible from a limited number of experiments, yet remain statistically relevant enough to be useful.

Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way…

Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way to industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing operations today.