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What are Cartesian Robots?

This article offers an introduction to cartesian (gantry) robots, including how they work and the applications they're created for.

one day ago by Anish Devasia

Aetina’s New SuperEdge Product Series Designed for Machine Learning and Inference Applications

Aetina launches a new edge AI inference platform that is NVIDIA NGC-ready and scalable.

2 days ago by Sara McCaslin

Teledyne Provides Image Sensors for Instrumentation Onboard the Mars Rover Perseverance

Teledyne collaborates with NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover by contributing several instrumentation sensors and optical sensors.

3 days ago by Damond Goodwin

Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.

February 26, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Antaira Introduces New PoE Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Antaira has released two new Power Over Ethernet (PoE) switches for rugged, industrial environments.

February 25, 2021 by Seth Price

Three-Phase Motors with Twelve Wires

Of all types of three-phase motors, the twelve-wire motor provides the most options for connecting based on voltage and system configuration (wye or delta). Learn the details and wiring options of these versatile motors.

February 24, 2021 by David Peterson

Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Networks announced an expansion of its partnership with GE Digital.

February 24, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Startup ThinkIQ Partners with UST to Enhance Supply Chain Operations for Smart Manufacturing

ThinkIQ and UST partner to streamline supply chain and manufacturing processes through cloud-based software that provides materials visibility and traceability.

February 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.

February 21, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Boston Dynamics Expands Autonomous Capabilities of SPOT Robot

Boston Dynamics grows its SPOT product line with a new self-charging SPOT, software allowing remote operations, and a robot arm to enhance autonomous site inspection.

February 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

What is an Industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.

February 18, 2021 by Antonio Armenta

Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Learn about several companies specializing in industrial AR and utilizing simulation and automation to drive new AR technology.

February 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Rittal Releases New Line of Enclosures with NEMA and UL Ratings

Rittal announced the release of a new fiberglass-reinforced polyester enclosure line that are not only rugged and durable but engineered with an eye toward the future.

February 17, 2021 by Sara McCaslin

Metal Shark Chosen to Manufacture Autonomous Naval Defense Systems for the U.S. Marine Corps

Metal Shark, a company that manufactures aluminum-hull vessels, will build ships for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) Long Range Unmanned Surface Vessel (LRUSV) system.

February 15, 2021 by Seth Price

Softing Releases smartLink HW-DP for Interfacing PROFIBUS and HART Networks

Softing released the smartLink HW-DP module for securely moving data from existing industrial systems onto PROFIBUS DP and HART networks for processing.

February 12, 2021 by Seth Price

Precision Liquid Handling Robot Systems

In this article, we look at the liquid handling robots capable of handling high-precision liquid requirements.

February 11, 2021 by Anish Devasia

New Image Sensors from AMS Designed for Industrial Vision Equipment

Industrial optical specialist, AMS, announced their latest vision of the sensor range for high-speed industrial applications.

February 11, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

GM and Cruise Partner with Microsoft to Utilize Cloud Capabilities for Automotive Manufacturing

Both Cruise and General Motors choose Microsoft Azure as their preferred cloud provider to harness cloud capabilities and innovate the manufacturing of self-driving vehicles.

February 10, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.

February 10, 2021 by Aline Dias

Schweitzer Engineering Releases New Automation Solutions for Power Systems

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories released its SEL-3350 compact controller and its Time-Domain Link technology solution.