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A Comparison of Mechanical Power Transmission Methods

A Comparison of Mechanical Power Transmission Methods

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and power must be transmitted from the motor to the final load(s) device. Choosing between transmission methods isn’t always simple, but a few key properties can help to make the choices easier.


How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it easier to integrate for more extensive market adoption. 


After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

Beyond its dual-arm design and sensing features, YuMi is unique in the collaborative robot space. Now, ABB releases its one-arm spin-off with newly added features that make it even more versatile.   


News Sep 22, 2020 by Leah Scully
The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

A typical control system uses PNP sensors and tends to be easier to visualize. For opposite polarity systems, the NPN sensor is the only compatible sensor type. Learn more about NPN sensors, including characteristics and uses.


Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

NVIDIA is set to acquire Arm Limited and together endeavor to drive the growth of AI technologies in the industrial sector and beyond.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.


YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.


News Sep 17, 2020 by Leah Scully
ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
An Overview of Pilot Valves

An Overview of Pilot Valves

What are pilot valves and how do they work? This article dives into some of the different types and uses for these components.


NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


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.


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.


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
Where Can I Go to Learn Industrial Robot Programing?

Where Can I Go to Learn Industrial Robot Programing?

With technology becoming more connected and smarter, understanding robotic programming is becoming even more of a valuable skill. Are you keeping up?


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.


KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

The KR 4 AGILUS is KUKA’s newest compact robot, designed for use in automated production processes in the electronics and manufacturing industry.


News Aug 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Partner to Provide Resources for Building Industrial Control Panels

Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Partner to Provide Resources for Building Industrial Control Panels

Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric come together to provide customers with collective resources needed to design and build industrial control panels.


News Aug 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Industrial control and monitoring equipment company Red Lion Controls announced an upgrade to its FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform recently.