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MIT Promotes Industrial Competitiveness with MIMO Educational Program

MIT Promotes Industrial Competitiveness with MIMO Educational Program

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) brings its Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing and Operations (MIMO) program to the table with supporting research.


News Feb 28, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Omron Opens R&D Center With Advanced Machine-Control Focus

Omron Opens R&D Center With Advanced Machine-Control Focus

Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.


News Feb 28, 2022 by Seth Price
Comparing Industrial Ethernet Protocols

Comparing Industrial Ethernet Protocols

This article reviews and compares some of the most prominent industrial Ethernet protocols.


Differences and Relationship Between IT and OT in Industrial Facilities

Differences and Relationship Between IT and OT in Industrial Facilities

We’re all familiar with information technology, or IT. The computer systems, hardware, internet, and various software we use in our own homes and offices are mostly IT. But when it comes to industrial workplaces, the rules are different.


Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software

In this article, learn about the key features and benefits of some of the most popular PLM applications in the market.


Insights into Nontraditional Digitized Facilities of the Modern Age

Insights into Nontraditional Digitized Facilities of the Modern Age

Globally recognized companies and pioneering start-ups offer up technological stepping stones toward non-traditional digitized facilities required for Industry 4.0 operations.


News Feb 22, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Calibrating Digital Twins With Operational Data Optimizes Efficiency

Calibrating Digital Twins With Operational Data Optimizes Efficiency

Data feedback loops create a closed-loop digital twin (CLDT) driving increased operational efficiency and improved design iteration progress.


What is Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

What is Statistical Process Control (SPC)?

Learn how statistical process control (SPC) can provide a foundation for decisions used to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the manufacturing process.


Introduction to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Introduction to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

Learn the definition of PLM and the stages of a product's lifecycle from initial concept design to final phaseout.


Emerson Debuts Noise Silencer to Help Protect the Industrial Workforce

Emerson Debuts Noise Silencer to Help Protect the Industrial Workforce

Emerson announces the release of its new noise suppression device, the Fisher WhisperTube Modal Attenuator, for protecting industrial workers.


News Feb 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
What Do “Smart” Technologies Actually Include?

What Do “Smart” Technologies Actually Include?

Technology advancements have provided us with terms that can seem foreign and confusing. Learn the definition of some of the important concepts that provide better efficiency for industrial manufacturing systems.


TSN Ethernet Switches Enable Lower Latency Data Traffic Flows

TSN Ethernet Switches Enable Lower Latency Data Traffic Flows

Microchip Technology’s new family of switches increases the reliability of networks with higher speed components and Time-Sensitive Networking protocol conformity.


News Feb 14, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Bezos’ Company Set to Acquire Industrial Robotics Company

Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue Origin’s space exploration missions.


News Feb 12, 2022 by Seth Price
Introduction to Industrial Network Gateways

Introduction to Industrial Network Gateways

This article teaches the basics of gateways in industrial networks and PLC-to-PLC communication.


Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson Updates SCARA Robot Lineup

Epson combines user-friendly software programming with its latest SCARA robots.


News Feb 10, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Reaching for the Sky: What’s Happening With the Cloud?

Reaching for the Sky: What’s Happening With the Cloud?

Industrial automation experts, including Yokogawa, Emerson, ThinkIQ, and Balluff, announce new cloud-focused solutions to help customers digitally transform operations.


News Feb 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.


FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.


News Feb 08, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Aiming to Modernize Industrial Critical Infrastructure, Cisco Expands Switching Portfolio

Aiming to Modernize Industrial Critical Infrastructure, Cisco Expands Switching Portfolio

Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.


Schneider’s “Infrastructure of the Future” Addresses Challenges Facing Smart, Green Urbanization

Schneider’s “Infrastructure of the Future” Addresses Challenges Facing Smart, Green Urbanization

Schneider Electric unveils an integrated solution that promotes creating more sustainable and resilient infrastructures for green urban environments.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida