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Qualitative vs. Quantitative Risk Assessment

Industrial risk assessments can be qualitative or quantitative; discover which RA best suits your facility’s needs and why.

4 days ago by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Siemens New Industrial App Utilizes AI to Detect Anomalies in the Process Industry

Siemens latest AI Anomaly Assistant Industrial App uses machine learning and AI to detect critical anomalies in the process industry.

4 days ago by Stephanie Leonida

What is Machine Guarding?

During national safety month, let's dive into a safety feature required by OSHA: machine guards.

June 08, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Universal Robots Promises Next-level Factory Automation with Latest Robot Arm

Universal Robots debuts their Ur10e robotic arm with an increased payload handling up to 12.5 Kg or 27 lbs. 

June 04, 2021 by Ben Stepanian

Mitsubishi Electric’s Latest Robot Cell Aims to Create Flexible Machine Tending

Their latest addition to their lineup of robotic automation is called the LoadMate Plus, equipped to help engineers with machine tending operations.

June 01, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic brings engineers the new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors.

May 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Asset optimization software company, AspenTech, has announced the expansion of its industrial artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio.

May 27, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Siemens Brings Google Cloud’s AI-based Solutions Aboard its Industrial Edge Digital Enterprise

Siemens and Google Cloud joined forces in order to bring together a wealth of knowledge for the improvement of scalable AI deployment in manufacturing.

May 27, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

OMRON and AWL Techniek Tackle the Welder Shortage with a Flexible Cobot Welding Cell

OMRON and AWL team up to develop and market their new cobot welding cell, Qube, for a more flexible, safe, and efficient human-machine welding experience.

May 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Omron’s Newest SCARA Robot Series Boasts a Compact Footprint

Automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas plans to start selling a new industrial robot series: the i4L, featuring compact design and flexible programming.

May 21, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu

Who Performs an Industrial Machine Risk Assessment?

Facilities must create a risk assessment team made up of top-level experts in their fields and then must ensure that the team has proper training according to the regulating bodies.

May 20, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Welding Automation Gets More Precision With KUKA’s nano ARC

KUKA has released the KR CYBERTECH nano ARC series robots for fine, precise, continuous motion.

May 20, 2021 by Seth Price

Rockwell Automation and Comau Collaborate to Unify Robot Integration and Maximize Efficiency

Rockwell Automation announced a partnership with Comau to combine technology from both companies to create a singular platform for automation and control.

May 17, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

MIT Startup Pickle Launches First Cobot: Dill

MIT startup Pickle's cobot reportedly has the fastest pick-and-place capabilities to date.

May 16, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

FANUC Expands Its Best-Selling Robot Series to Include Three Arm Variations

FANUC has expanded its tabletop industrial robot family to feature a higher weight-payload ratio, six-axis articulation, and up to 911 mm reach.

May 14, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu

SICK’s LiDAR for AMRs Aims to Keep Safety a Priority

The LiDAR solution by SICK is SIL-certified for AMR safety purposes.

May 12, 2021 by Seth Price

Toyota and Siemens Team Up to Develop Defect Prediction AI Solution for Part Manufacturing

Toyota and Siemens collaborate to develop a “world's-first” artificial intelligence defect-prediction solution for aluminum die casting.

May 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Matrox Aims to Expand Industrial Imaging Capabilities with Latest Vision Controller

Matrox recently announced the renewal of its established vision controller series, the Matrox Supersight.

May 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Applications and Examples of M2M Communication

Learn about specific applications of machine-to-machine communication and how engineers can utilize these techniques in various industrial sectors.

May 05, 2021 by Anish Devasia

RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

Sapien is RE2’s new intelligent robotic arm whose objective is to serve as an extension of human workers rather than as a replacement.

May 04, 2021 by Sara McCaslin