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Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic…

Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic functions, and when might they be preferred over normal PLC ladder logic?

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI…

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI software. The solution enables robots to pick different objects randomly scattered in a bin.

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary…

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary I/O, communication protocols, and processor necessary for controlling your system?

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any…

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any HMI compatible with Mitsubishi’s MELSEC PLC series.

Naver Labs and Adlink Technology are partnering to drive innovation in next-generation service robots for delivery, café…

Naver Labs and Adlink Technology are partnering to drive innovation in next-generation service robots for delivery, café assistance, and parcel distribution applications.

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build…

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard…

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard for interoperability between hardware and software in the industrial space.

This section will dive into the world of data structures used within the Python programming environment, starting with…

This section will dive into the world of data structures used within the Python programming environment, starting with one of the more commonly used structures called ‘lists.’

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently…

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on our dwindling surplus of qualified CDL holders.

Sensors with timer functions advance modern automation systems, enhancing the precision and flexibility of in-process…

Sensors with timer functions advance modern automation systems, enhancing the precision and flexibility of in-process controls to ease the strict requirement for an external, clock-based logic CPU.

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing…

Building on a robust history of microcontroller (and now PLC) design, Arduino has launched a new robot, introducing learners to coding and sensor interfacing with adaptable and expandable hardware.

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing…

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider…

Although DC motor technology has a strong legacy, control strategies vary from simple to complex. Designs must consider not just the motor, but also the electrical supply and the environment.

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The…

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The laser scanners feature a 90-degree detection angle and up to a 10 x 10 m detection area.

This article will focus on the basic building blocks of the Python programming language that are core to interacting with…

This article will focus on the basic building blocks of the Python programming language that are core to interacting with programs, including strings, integers, floats, and booleans.

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control…

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control center, and partnered with an educational institution to invest in the future workforce.

The latest additions to ABB Robotics’ 6-axis articulated robot portfolio provide customers with a wider selection of…

The latest additions to ABB Robotics’ 6-axis articulated robot portfolio provide customers with a wider selection of industrial robots to fit their application needs across industries.

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability,…

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability, productivity, and enhanced worker safety in industrial environments.

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of…

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of simple on/off bits, gain some understanding of HMI designing and programming.