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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.

September 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

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.

September 17, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

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.

September 17, 2020 by Leah Scully

Methods for Power Supply Troubleshooting

Whether using an industrial DIN-rail power supply or a linear supply for an audio application, these devices have the potential to fail. Although there can be several reasons, there are a few simple (and some not-so-simple) methods of testing a power supply for proper functionality.

September 14, 2020 by David Peterson

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.

September 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

September 07, 2020 by David Peterson

Alternative PLC Programming Languages

For most systems, there are various languages meant for specific purposes, including Function Block, Sequential Charts, and Structured Text.

August 27, 2020 by David Peterson

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.

August 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

August 24, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

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. 

August 23, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

How to Program Industrial Robots: Resources and Tips

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

August 21, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

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.

August 20, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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.

August 19, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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.

August 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

August 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

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.

August 05, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.

August 01, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Intergral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to minimize the effects.

July 28, 2020 by David Peterson

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.

July 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the uses and how far the two technologies have to go before they're universally adopted.

July 22, 2020 by Akshay Kumar