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B&R Integrates Torque Determination Into Servo Drives

Safety is necessary for servo motor applications. How is B&R integrating more safety functions into its newest servo drive?

2 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

How Are Robots Used in the Process Industries?

How are robots used in discrete versus process automation? Can the process industries utilize more robotic automation?

4 days ago by Damond Goodwin

Honeywell and UT Austin Collaborate to Create Carbon Capture and Storage Technology for Industrial Plants

How can carbon capture help carbon-intensive industrial plants lessen their greenhouse gas emissions?

4 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Automation Anywhere Expands Process Automation Solutions by Acquiring a Process Intelligence Company

Data-driven performance has been on the tip of manufacturers' minds. Take a look at how Automation Anywhere is expanding its process automation.

January 15, 2022 by Damond Goodwin

Alternative Devices for Measuring Fluid Volume

Flow totalizers, flow sensors, and flow meters are popular devices for measuring flow. However, this article discusses alternative methods, such as ultrasonic level detection and resistive tape.

January 14, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich

Latest PLC and Communication Technology From Phoenix Contact

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?

January 13, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich

Predictive Maintenance Challenges and Mitigation Techniques

Learn about obstacles businesses face implementing predictive maintenance and how to overcome them.

January 12, 2022 by Antonio Armenta

Comau Debuts Latest Software Program Based on AI Algorithms

Comau has leveraged AI algorithms to develop programming software converting human commands into robot syntax to simplify and speed up robotic implementation.

January 12, 2022 by Sara McCaslin

OMRON Creates a Camera Network for Its Cobots

OMRON developed new vision and image processing capabilities for their collaborative robots (cobots), benefiting the machine tending and quality assurance divisions in manufacturing facilities.

January 11, 2022 by Seth Price

SICK Expands Wireless Networking of IIoT Devices With Acquisition of MOBILISIS

SICK completed its acquisition of Croatian IT company, MOBILISIS, in the new year.

January 11, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida

Choosing Instrumentation in Fluid Power Systems

This article takes a look at several products that can help you make your fluid power systems smarter.

January 10, 2022 by Jeff Kerns

ABB Remains Leader in Global Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Market for 22nd Consecutive Year

According to the ARC Advisory Group, ABB remains number one in the distributed control systems (DCS) market.

January 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida

How Industrial Enterprises are Defending Against the Log4j Vulnerability

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

January 07, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich

Introduction to Smart Sensors

Smart sensors differ from traditional sensors in that they offer benefits such as self-diagnostics, simplified wiring and communication, and more efficient remote monitoring.

January 06, 2022 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Emerson Launches Patch Management Technology for Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), managing patches from Windows and McAfee.

January 06, 2022 by Seth Price

Graphical User Interface (GUI) vs. Human-machine Interface (HMI)

Learn the similarities and differences between GUIs and HMIs in the industrial sector. Can they be used together?

January 05, 2022 by Antonio Armenta

NIST Unveils International Cybersecurity and Privacy Resources Website

What new resources can engineers find on this website?

January 04, 2022 by Alessandro Mascellino

READY Robotics Partners with Futura Automation to Bring Intuitive Automation to Manufacturers in Western U.S.

READY Robotics is branching out to the manufacturers in the Western US through a strategic partnership with Futura Automation that will also leverage Forge/OS.

January 04, 2022 by Sara McCaslin

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Initially developed in 1996, the software suite has adapted to changing market needs and continues to be relevant in today’s factories.

December 30, 2021 by Seth Price

How to Utilize Real-time Production Data and Achieve Better Manufacturing Results

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better manufacturing results.

December 27, 2021 by Eric Whitley, L2L