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Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

What are rotary encoders, and how can they be a critical component in industrial applications? 


An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

What is this new smart palletizing robot from Honeywell and how can it promote factory automation?


News Oct 02, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.


News Oct 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.


News Sep 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


Industrial Robot Companies Expand Automation Efforts Through Funding and New Initiatives

Industrial Robot Companies Expand Automation Efforts Through Funding and New Initiatives

Learn about some of the latest funding, acquisitions, and innovations in the industrial robotics industry from companies like Ambi Robotics and SoftAI.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Seth Price
Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

What major companies are attending PACK EXPO next week and what kind of cutting-edge industrial automation technology will they be debuting?


Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Several companies have begun working together to leverage the latest LiDAR technology to solve very different problems.


News Sep 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Mining Technology and Autonomous Mobile Robots May be Headed to the Moon

Mining Technology and Autonomous Mobile Robots May be Headed to the Moon

How are robots used in mining and how can this technology potentially be used in lunar mining?


News Sep 23, 2021 by Seth Price
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each of these key considerations reflect in the day-to-day life of a control engineer?


Berkshire Grey Partners with Systems Integrator AHS to Bring Warehouse Robots to Factory Floor

Berkshire Grey Partners with Systems Integrator AHS to Bring Warehouse Robots to Factory Floor

How will this partnership impact automation applications in the warehouse?


New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

What are vision sensors and how can engineers use them in critical inspection and detection tasks?


News Sep 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Latest Efforts in Robotics Aim to Reduce Repetitive Tasks for Engineers

Latest Efforts in Robotics Aim to Reduce Repetitive Tasks for Engineers

Learn about some of the latest innovations in robotics, including the TeslaBot, and other robots that are aiming to help engineers on the factory floor.


Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

The KUKA iiQoT provides a new cloud-based platform for real-time robot fleet management and optimization.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics announces its entry into a partnership with Alt Material Handling to meet customer demand for automated pallet transfer vehicles.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
AVEVA Addresses the Skills Gap in Industrial Automation with New Cloud-based Learning Platform

AVEVA Addresses the Skills Gap in Industrial Automation with New Cloud-based Learning Platform

How is AVEVA helping engineers close the skills gap through this new platform?


News Sep 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

Borrowed from origami techniques, researchers utilize magnets and magnetic fields to control a robot arm for omnidirectional movement.


News Sep 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin