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KUKA Releases ProLMD Project for Advancements in Hybrid Production With Laser Technology

KUKA has recently reached a new milestone in its 3D-printing efforts.

June 16, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

ABB to Install Automation Systems in India at RCCPL Cement Plant

ABB will provide Birla Corporation’s subsidiary RCCPL with electrification and automation systems to maximize production at a new cement plant in India.

June 15, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.

June 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Understanding Binary Numbers in PLCs

This article introduces how the binary system is used in PLC programming and covers why this number system works so well in this area of system control.

June 13, 2020 by David Peterson

An Introduction to Gray Code for Encoders

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.

June 10, 2020 by David Peterson

RE2 Robotics Receives Funding to Add Autonomy to Dexterous Maritime Manipulation System for U.S. Navy

Robotics company, RE2 Robotics, has received funding to further develop its existing Dexterous Maritime Manipulation System for the U.S. Navy.

June 09, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

OMRON Provides the First Mobile Robot Simulator for Factory and Manufacturing Applications

Omron delivers its Fleet Simulator to the factory and manufacturing industry to provide optimum robot fleet management. 

June 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Fraunhofer Researchers are Developing a Mobile Robotic Platform Called Husky A200

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center are working on the development of a new robotic platform called Husky A200.

June 04, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Omron Unveils CP2E Series All-In-One Controllers for Compact Iot Applications

Omron Automation just released a new line of compact controllers, suitable for various industrial applications.

June 02, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa releases a breakthrough, real-time gas analyzer, TDLS8100 which reduces CAPEX and OPEX in industrial process heating installations.

June 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

SCADA System Usage in the Daily Life of an Engineer

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.

May 31, 2020 by Anish Devasia

3D-Printed Components Now Being Used in Nuclear Power Stations

Westinghouse Electric Company is turning to additive manufacturing to develop new components used in nuclear power generation.

May 30, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

FDM 3D Printing Used to Make Certified Telescope Parts for International Space Station

Additive manufacturing company, Stratasys, used Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing technology to produce certified parts to use on the International Space Station (ISS).

May 29, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Wasp Releases New Concrete Printer For Industrial Applications

3D printing company, Wasp, released one of a kind, new concrete 3D printer for industrial applications.

May 29, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

C&K Introduces New Ultra-Soft Feedback Tactile Switch Series

C&K released a range of tactile switches that provide enhanced haptic communication with ultra-soft feedback.

May 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

EPLAN Combines Automation and Mechatronic Engineering Software with Revere’s Distribution Products

EPLAN and Revere endeavor to provide customers with world-leading technologies and solutions with cutting-edge digitization.

May 26, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Optomec Unveils Robotic Automation Solution for Huffman Line of 3D Metal Additive Repair Machines

Additive manufacturing company, Optomec, has announced an integrated robotic automation solution for its Huffman line of production 3D Metal Additive Repair machines.

May 25, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

inVia Robotics Provides Social Distancing Features to Warehouse Using inVia Logic and PickMate Software

Robotics company, inVia, adds warehouse ‘social distancing features’ to its software.

May 23, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Controller Considerations for Small Assembly Robots

This article provides an overview of controllers for small assembly robots, and the specific considerations to make in regards to safety and efficiency.

May 18, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

NVision’s 3D-Scanning Expertise Accelerates PPE Mask Production During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NVision helps accelerate the production of PPE equipment during the pandemic with its non-contact, 3D scanning technologies and solutions. 

May 16, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida