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Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

Pickommerce Advances Commercialization of Autonomous Pick-and-Pack Station

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.


News Oct 05, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Comparing SLC and ControlLogix PLCs: An In-Depth Review

Comparing SLC and ControlLogix PLCs: An In-Depth Review

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.


Keyence Launches Next-Generation Scan Tunnel System for Logistics Industry

Keyence Launches Next-Generation Scan Tunnel System for Logistics Industry

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Seth Price
Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.


Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Seth Price
KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.


News Sep 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Understanding I/O Terminal Types And When To Use Them

Understanding I/O Terminal Types And When To Use Them

Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you supposed to know which one to choose for your application?


Introduction to Codes and Standards for Instrumentation and Controls Engineers

Introduction to Codes and Standards for Instrumentation and Controls Engineers

Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.


Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Amazon, Covariant, Siemens, and ALPHR Technology Streamline Operations

Amazon, Covariant, Siemens, and ALPHR Technology Streamline Operations

Companies seek to digitize manufacturing and warehouse operations, streamlining the integration of automated machinery and facilitating the development of more efficient robotic technologies.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia DeviceLink Now Supports Siemens’ Step 7 5.x Software

Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which monitors factory automation software in real time for code changes and backups.


News Sep 17, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
AI Applications in Warehouse and Inventory Management

AI Applications in Warehouse and Inventory Management

Inside the walls of a manufacturing or storage facility, AI is used heavily to prevent shortages and bottlenecks. Learn about the algorithms used within various warehouse applications.


Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best snapshot of today’s industry, plus a chance to win Amazon gift card prizes!


News Sep 16, 2024 by David Peterson
HMS Networks Releases the Anybus Defender Industrial Security Lineup

HMS Networks Releases the Anybus Defender Industrial Security Lineup

HMS Networks has released the Anybus Defender family of industrial security appliances, consisting of four scalable models specifically engineered to protect crucial network infrastructures.


News Sep 14, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Fundamentals of Grounding and Safety: Protecting People and Equipment

Fundamentals of Grounding and Safety: Protecting People and Equipment

Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.