Beckhoff Automation is advancing the concept of reducing cabinet space and lowering construction time with their recently announced MX-System.
Beckhoff Automation is advancing the concept of reducing cabinet space and lowering construction time with their recently announced MX-System.
Linear sensors use electrical means to determine their position. Common linear position sensors are resistive, inductive,…
Linear sensors use electrical means to determine their position. Common linear position sensors are resistive, inductive, capacitive, and many rely on a property called magnetostriction.
Commander S series of variable frequency drives from Control Techniques enables parameter upload and download as well as…
Commander S series of variable frequency drives from Control Techniques enables parameter upload and download as well as performance monitoring through secure NFC, app-based communication.
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC…
AC motors are common throughout industry - easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC brushes. So then, why are DC motors still used in certain applications?
Power delivered to devices can be changed by raising or lowering the voltage and current. But this method does not always…
Power delivered to devices can be changed by raising or lowering the voltage and current. But this method does not always produce intended results. Pulse width modulation (or PWM) can be used to better control variable loads.
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking…
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking the center stage for a chance at winning $10,000. Are you ready?
Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.
Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.
Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue…
Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue Origin’s space exploration missions.
GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
This week, the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022 will showcase the latest technologies within the…
This week, the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022 will showcase the latest technologies within the poultry, meat, and feed industry, including industrial automation solutions.
How is Hyundai Motor pursuing these goals? The company shared its efforts during CES 2022.
How is Hyundai Motor pursuing these goals? The company shared its efforts during CES 2022.
Safety is necessary for servo motor applications. How is B&R integrating more safety functions into its newest servo drive?
Safety is necessary for servo motor applications. How is B&R integrating more safety functions into its newest servo drive?
Eureka Robotics, a tech spin-off company from Nanyang Technological University recently developed Dynamis, allowing…
Eureka Robotics, a tech spin-off company from Nanyang Technological University recently developed Dynamis, allowing industrial robots to feel sensory sensations similar to human hands.
Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to…
Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to combine sound and deep learning to optimize predictive maintenance.
SMC, known for its pneumatic and motion control components, recently released four new devices to their library of…
SMC, known for its pneumatic and motion control components, recently released four new devices to their library of control components.
What are some key features and updates to their software platform, and how could engineers utilize it on the factory floor?
What are some key features and updates to their software platform, and how could engineers utilize it on the factory floor?
Learn about the latest line of stepper motors from FAULHABER and how they could potentially help engineers with more…
Learn about the latest line of stepper motors from FAULHABER and how they could potentially help engineers with more accurate positioning tasks.
Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for…
Motors drive all sorts of processes in a facility. Depending on the application, which motor starter is best suited for your needs?
Bosch Rexroth announces its new family of compact electromechanical cylinders for heavy-duty applications, the EMC-HP series.
Bosch Rexroth announces its new family of compact electromechanical cylinders for heavy-duty applications, the EMC-HP series.