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Pepperl+Fuchs Partners with Samsung to Create Industrial Tablet

Electronic sensors manufacturer, Pepperl+Fuchs, released the world's first Android tablet with a 10-inch display for Zone 2/22 and Division 2 hazardous areas.

September 08, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.

September 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

Larsen and Toubro Sell Electrical and Automation Business to Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric Merges its industrial automation business in India with Larsen & Toubro's electrical and automation business.

September 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

The Importance of Material Selection in Manufacturing

The following will take a step back from IoT and machine data to see how engineering practices such as material selection and CAD can do more with less.  

September 02, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method used to identify the root of specific problems. Below are the steps necessary to complete RCA.

August 31, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Robotic Gripper Leader Schunk Delivers New Sensory Hydraulic Expansion Toolholder

Schunk aims to simplify and optimize their tooling to help industries achieve the precision and accuracy required to mill parts.

August 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

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

Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and PROFINET

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.

August 26, 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

Geek+ and Körber Continue Partnership for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) Deployment

Geek+ has joined forces with Köber to create a strategic partnership for advancing automation and supply chain logistics.

August 24, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

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

An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

OMRON’s Robotic Integrated Controller includes the NJ501-R machine controller and extends what can be done in virtual and remote environments.

August 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

A Look Into Hyundai Robotics Latest Efforts in Automation

Hyundai companies have a longstanding history of pioneering emerging global markets. In the last several years, Hyundai has created its own path in industrial robotics.

August 21, 2020 by Leah Scully

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

Allen-Bradley Launches New VersaView Family of Industrial Computers Including Compact Box PCs

The new Versa view 6300 compact PC series will save space while packing a punch.

August 18, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Industrial Networking Terms Explained

This article includes a list of some common terms for industrial devices, and as with all computer-related terms, the descriptions are greatly simplified.

August 16, 2020 by David Peterson

Keeping Up with Industry Trends: Are You Attending Virtual Events? 

Virtual events are becoming the new normal in the midst of the pandemic. Below are some of the upcoming events to help you stay up on industry trends.

August 15, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw