When IT and OT converge on the shop floor, it’s important to understand how and when to let a computer control the assignment of network addresses, or when you…
When IT and OT converge on the shop floor, it’s important to understand how and when to let a computer control the assignment of network addresses, or when you would rather keep it under control.
GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and…
GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault to monitor grease flow, extending the life of moving machine components.
DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with…
DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with integrated industrial communications and position sensing.
Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What…
Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What causes problematic pressure changes, and how can you trace them to their source?
Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning…
Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.
WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control…
WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.
All of modern industry relies on data. In the first installment of a series showcasing the importance of industrial data…
All of modern industry relies on data. In the first installment of a series showcasing the importance of industrial data movement, we explain the challenge of data flow and build a fault list.
SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for…
SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for controlling motion in both pneumatic and electrical systems.
Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency…
Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.
Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety…
Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety systems and keep production lines running with fewer nuisance false triggers.
Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new…
Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.
Emerson pursues the expansion of its product range and global market reach through recent acquisition agreements with…
Emerson pursues the expansion of its product range and global market reach through recent acquisition agreements with Afag Holding AG and National Instruments (NI).
Adding data collection to existing PROFIBUS networks doesn’t always require a complete network upgrade anymore, thanks…
Adding data collection to existing PROFIBUS networks doesn’t always require a complete network upgrade anymore, thanks to Softing and the new SmartLink IIoT gateway.
Traditionally, automation requires a sizable investment and integration risks. RaaS empowers manufacturers to let someone…
Traditionally, automation requires a sizable investment and integration risks. RaaS empowers manufacturers to let someone else adopt the risks in exchange for an hourly or monthly subscription rate.
In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special…
In the world of mechanical power transmission, gears, belts, and chains dominate the landscape, but what's so special about chain drives, and why would they be used in place of rubber belts?
Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects…
Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects of communication with up/downstream controllers. How can this downtime be managed?
Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you…
Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.
Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the…
Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the existing CMMS software portfolio and reduce commissioning time for failure prevention.
The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC…
The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.
Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor…
Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.