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Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Applications of UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in Control Systems

Learn about some common implementation strategies of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Keyence Increases Automated Inspection Capabilities With New Telecentric Measurement System

Keyence Increases Automated Inspection Capabilities With New Telecentric Measurement System

Keyence recently released its latest silhouette-based telecentric measurement system automatic inspection systems.


News Mar 31, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Applied Materials Introduces New Playbook for Process Control Based on Big Data and AI

Applied Materials Introduces New Playbook for Process Control Based on Big Data and AI

Applied Materials introduces its three-component solution for chipmakers in its Enlight Optical Wafer Inspection System, ExtractAI technology, and SEMVision eBeam Review System.


News Mar 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How OEMs are Working to Solve the Global Chip Shortage

How OEMs are Working to Solve the Global Chip Shortage

Bosch and General Motors invest in semiconductor manufacturing and push to accelerate automotive development and rollout despite a global chip shortage.


News Mar 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
PLC Programming: Overview of IEC 61131-3 in Industrial Automation Systems

PLC Programming: Overview of IEC 61131-3 in Industrial Automation Systems

IEC 61131 has become the standard for programming and configuring industrial automation systems. Learn about this standard and some of its key features and functions.


Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony Industrial AI, a long-time world leader in AI-empowered condition and asset monitoring systems, has recently acquired Savigent, an expert in the industrial internet of things and workflow orchestration.


News Mar 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

This article will cover two trends and two drivers that are advancing edge technology and what that means for the future of manufacturing.


Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa unveiled a new mobile collaborative robot (MCR) that combines the mobility and agility of a vehicle with the industrial utility of a collaborative robot.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Seth Price
OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

Omron recently released a new 3D vision sensor for robot arms for assembly and inspection applications.


Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward is an annual trade show and conference that brings together exhibitors, industry professionals, engineers, and plant managers to cross-pollinate ideas and solutions in manufacturing.


News Mar 21, 2021 by Seth Price
Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Choosing an Interface: Why Modbus is Still Around After 40 Years

Learn about the advantages of Modbus over newer protocols when choosing an interface with third-party devices.


ABB Elevates YuMi Robot Portfolio with Two New Industrial Robots

ABB Elevates YuMi Robot Portfolio with Two New Industrial Robots

The GoFa and SWIFTI cobot families offer higher payloads and speeds to work with ABB’s expansive cobot line-up.


News Mar 19, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Honeywell, RE2, and Other Companies Join the xBridge Project to Expand Robotic Solutions

Honeywell, RE2, and Other Companies Join the xBridge Project to Expand Robotic Solutions

Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge innovation center invites new industrial automation partners to develop robotics solutions and continue partnerships with industry leaders.


News Mar 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

Learn about how various types of robots are currently being deployed in the automotive sector and some of the challenges they face on the factory floor.


Emerson Launches New Lumity Supervisory Control Platform

Emerson Launches New Lumity Supervisory Control Platform

Emerson recently announced the Lumity supervisory control platform designed for facilities needing advanced management of refrigeration, HVAC, and lighting systems.


News Mar 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
DOBOT Releases Desktop Cobot for Small-Scale Manufacturing Tasks

DOBOT Releases Desktop Cobot for Small-Scale Manufacturing Tasks

DOBOT’s MG400 is a new, small collaborative robot (cobot) for performing small-scale manufacturing tasks.


News Mar 15, 2021 by Seth Price
Teledyne Lumenera Launches New Camera Series for Industrial Imaging and Inspection Tasks

Teledyne Lumenera Launches New Camera Series for Industrial Imaging and Inspection Tasks

Teledyne Lumenera announced their latest 20 Megapixel camera into their LT series for inspection and imaging-related processes.


News Mar 12, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Understanding CAN Bus

Understanding CAN Bus

This article dives into the characteristics and uses of CAN bus, a control system standard that appears in various industries with specific applications.


Amazon Web Services (AWS) Joins the OPC Foundation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Joins the OPC Foundation

Amazon Web Services (AWS) becomes the OPC Foundation’s latest member and aims to provide extended cloud capabilities for manufacturers’ industrial operations.


News Mar 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida