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New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

Teknic’s entire range of motors is now certified to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.

11 hours ago by Robin Mitchell

The Evolution of Industrial Networking

Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.

one day ago by Antonio Armenta

Sandvik Finalizes Two Major Acquisitions to Further Develop Automation Technology

Precision automation manufacturer Sandvik recently signed two separate agreements to acquire DWFritz Automation and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software company Cambrio.

one day ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Universal Robots Tours U.S. With Latest Machine Vision and Cobot Technology

Universal Robots is on the road, showing off their ActiNav cobot system in industrial facilities around the U.S.

About 2 days ago by Seth Price

Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ HMI software lets users interface with multiple HMIs, connect with various PLCs, and now utilize VNC and OPC UA communications.

2 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Manufacturing giant Emerson has recently released a new enterprise-level data management software solution.

About 5 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.

5 days ago by Anish Devasia

Industry Leaders Aim to Automate Labor Intensive Tasks with New Robotic Components

Robotiq is one of the latest robotics companies to release a component to eliminate labor intensive tasks. Their latest screwdriving solution is one of many that engineers can utilize on the factory floor.

5 days ago by Damond Goodwin

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.

July 22, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Baumer Introduces Industrial-grade Programmable Smart Cameras for AI Applications

The Baumer AX series of industrial-grade smart cameras are designed to provide a programmable image processing platform that can be integrated into AI applications.

July 21, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Machine-readable vs. Human-readable Data

Industrial manufacturers use two main data types—machine-readable and human-readable—to analyze for maintenance, monitoring, or other applications.

July 21, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Future-proofing and Future Trends in IoT and IIoT

Dive into the importance of future-proofing IoT technologies, and future trends to keep in mind.

July 20, 2021 by Anish Devasia

LabVIEW Architecture: The State Machine

In this article, we show how to use a LabVIEW VI to program a state machine for industrial instrumentation systems.

July 17, 2021 by Seth Price

Zebra Technologies Acquires Fetch Robotics and Its Array of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)

Zebra Technologies announced to acquire Fetch Robotics, an on-demand automation provider in a $290 million deal.

July 16, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu

KUKA Moves Toward Digitalization Using Nokia’s Industrial 5G Network

KUKA’s Germany-based manufacturing facility is set to deploy Nokia’s 5G SA (standalone) private wireless network.

July 16, 2021 by Aline Dias

Addressing Common IIoT Cybersecurity Risks in Industrial Control Systems

Addressing cybersecurity threats introduced by IIoT (industrial internet of things) technology and devices can quickly seem overwhelming. However, an understanding of the risks can lead to some straightforward countermeasures.

July 15, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Fraunhofer Institute Delivers Web-based Tool to Improve Cobot Safety

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) brings businesses a free online tool for safely designing cobots.

July 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

How will Increases in EV Manufacturing Impact the Automotive Supply Chain?

Automotive manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Nissan, and Volvo are steering toward electric vehicles. How will electrification in manufacturing affect the supply chain?

July 14, 2021 by Ben Stepanian

Ambi Robotics Partners with DWFritz to Improve Industrial Automation with AI-powered Robotic Systems

Ambi Robotics announced a partnership with DWFritz Automation focusing on manufacturing custom robotic solutions for supply chain customers.

July 14, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.

July 13, 2021 by Seth Price