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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.

one day ago by Damond Goodwin

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.

4 days ago by Anish Devasia

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.

August 01, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

ABB Releases New I/O Solution to Bridge Gap Between Brownfield and Greenfield Operations

ABB introduces the XIO solution to enable fast and efficient brownfield site expansion.

July 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Intergral 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.

July 28, 2020 by David Peterson

From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

Manufacturers and suppliers of control components have continually developed technology for industrial use, and now these innovations are stretching beyond industrial environments. 

July 27, 2020 by Leah Scully

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.

July 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

July 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

New 2D and 3D Machine Vision Integration Systems Support Industry 4.0 Goals

Machine vision can be challenging and costly to implement in a manufacturing environment, but SICK AppSpace is aiming to change that.

July 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

An Overview of Industrial Level Sensors

Industrial level sensors are used in a variety of manufacturing and industrial applications. This article discusses the different types and uses of level sensors.

July 10, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

Replacing Advanced Process Automation Control System (APACS) with Controllogix

A synopsis of a recent control system replacement on replacing APACS with Controllogix.

June 26, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

Yokogawa to Supply Control Systems for Water Transmission Pipeline Project in Saudi Arabia

Yokogawa received orders to provide monitoring solutions for a water pipeline project, one of the largest in the world. This article discusses the details of the project and its impacts.

June 24, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

Danfoss Reveals New MBS 1600 Pressure Transmitter for the Plastics Industry

Multinational engineering firm Danfoss just released a new pressure transmitter optimized for the plastics industry.

June 23, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

A History of Industrial Communication Systems

Take a trip down memory lane and go through the different communication systems used throughout the years and learn about the factors that led to where we are today.

June 22, 2020 by David Peterson

Spectrum Digital Inc. Releases the AppBox Family of IoT Edge Devices

Spectrum Digital Inc. brings engineers the “AppBox” family of configurable solutions for IoT Edge solutions, communication bridges, and more.

June 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Understanding Floating Point Numbers in PLC Programming

There are three main types of values that must be handled by a PLC: boolean, integers, and floating-point numbers. These last floating-point values can create the most confusion for programmers and technicians.

June 15, 2020 by David Peterson

Understanding Binary Numbers in PLCs

This article introduces how the binary system is used in PLC programming and covers why this number system works so well in this area of system control.

June 13, 2020 by David Peterson

How to Convert Gray Code to Binary for Encoders

The sensors in absolute encoders output Gray code sequences which require some complicated conversion methods to be properly used. This article shows how to take the Gray code used by absolute encoders and convert it to binary.

June 12, 2020 by David Peterson

Auburn University Turns CPAPs Into Emergency Ventilators with PLCs and HMIs

Engineers from Auburn University successfully tested a way to convert continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines into ventilators to help the healthcare sector tackle COVID-19.

June 11, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE researchers developed a new multi-gas sensor with reliability for specific manufacturing and industrial drone applications.

June 11, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino