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How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a better understanding of 3D printing part failures.


ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

Recently, ODVA announced that it has updated CIP Security to include user-level authentication.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Lockheed Martin Set To Acquire U.S. Rocket Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne

Lockheed Martin Set To Acquire U.S. Rocket Engine Manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne

Lockheed Martin, one of the United States’ top defense contractors responsible for developing the F22 Raptor, acquired a $4.4 billion contract to absorb Aerojet Rocketdyne.


News Jan 06, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
A Look into New Allen-Bradley Guard Locking Switches from Rockwell Automation

A Look into New Allen-Bradley Guard Locking Switches from Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation added the Allen-Bradley 440G-MZ smart guard lock switches to their safety interlock solutions portfolio.


News Jan 05, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs partners its natural language processing (NLP) with ehsAI’s AI to enhance digital compliance, improve data literacy, and quicken cloud capabilities.


News Dec 31, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
What is Finite Element Analysis?

What is Finite Element Analysis?

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.


Relativity Space Continues Mission to 3D Print Rockets Using World’s Largest Industrial 3D Printers

Relativity Space Continues Mission to 3D Print Rockets Using World’s Largest Industrial 3D Printers

Relativity Space, a private space company, gathered new investments for the development of 3D printed rockets.


News Dec 09, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Omron Partners with SMC and CKD for Pneumatic Gripper Development

Omron Partners with SMC and CKD for Pneumatic Gripper Development

Omron recently partnered with SMC and CKD to combine Omron’s robotics with SMC and CKDs pneumatic grippers.


News Nov 27, 2020 by Seth Price
Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Honeywell introduced its latest Immersive Field Simulator (IFS), which creates a physical virtual twin of the plant as well as a digital twin to the processes.


News Oct 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

The flight-critical engine part is an FAA certified #4/5 bearing housing for an ATF3-6 turbine engine.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

The KR 4 AGILUS is KUKA’s newest compact robot, designed for use in automated production processes in the electronics and manufacturing industry.


News Aug 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Integral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral Windup Method in PID Control

Integral or Reset Windup is a problem that can occur from these systems, and there are a few possible approaches to minimize the effects.


Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin Releases New Fully Programmable Parker Servo Drive (PSD)

Parker Hannifin expands its Parker Servo Drive family range with the addition of a fully programmable drive.


News Jul 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Releases New Laser Welder for Specific Industrial Manufacturing Needs

Emerson Releases New Laser Welder for Specific Industrial Manufacturing Needs

What is the new laser welder machine from Emerson?


News Jul 08, 2020 by Akshay Kumar
IBM and Siemens Partner on New Lifecycle Management Solution to Build Data and Network Systems

IBM and Siemens Partner on New Lifecycle Management Solution to Build Data and Network Systems

Siemens and IBM have jointly announced the development of a new solution aimed at optimizing the Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) of assets.


Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.