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OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot announced its latest development in electric vacuum gripper technology, the VGP20.

2 days ago by Robin Mitchell

Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Learn how to troubleshoot your warehouse management system with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.

4 days ago by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.

4 days ago by Robin Mitchell

Edge Computing Trends in Industrial Sectors: Speed, Connectivity, and Real-time Data

This article will cover two trends and two drivers that are advancing edge technology and what that means for the future of manufacturing.

March 24, 2021 by Jeff Kerns

Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa unveiled a new mobile collaborative robot (MCR) that combines the mobility and agility of a vehicle with the industrial utility of a collaborative robot.

March 24, 2021 by Seth Price

Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

Learn about the different ways control engineers can record, report, maintain, and read emissions data to promote a greener industrial environment and adhere to environmental regulations.

March 17, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

This article discusses industrial emissions, looks at the control engineer's role in monitoring emissions levels, and introduces the governing bodies that set forth environmental regulations.

March 12, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

What are Six-Axis Robots?

For many manufacturing processes, Cartesian robots work well. However, there are times with a robot with more movement capabilities works better. Learn about six-axis robots, how they move, and popular applications.

March 10, 2021 by Anish Devasia

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.

March 10, 2021 by Seth Price

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.

February 10, 2021 by Aline Dias

Understanding Delta Wound Motors for Industrial Applications

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.

January 20, 2021 by David Peterson

Emerson Opens $49 Million Global Headquarters for Welding and Assembly Innovations in Connecticut

Emerson opens its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut to advance welding, joining, and cleaning solutions for manufacturing.

January 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

An Introduction to Batch Processing

Learn about batch processing in manufacturing, including how it is used, advantages, and disadvantages. Also, see how batch processing can work in real-life situations.

December 10, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Wearable Technology in Industrial Manufacturing

As electronics become smaller and more energy-efficient, wearables are getting more attention in manufacturing. Learn about some of the research involved in developing these wearables.

December 02, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

Nord Modules Releases Quick Mover 180 Autonomous Mobile Robot

Learn about the Quick Move 180 (QM180), the latest materials handling mobile robot from Nord.

November 23, 2020 by Seth Price

Packing Up and Going Online: PACK EXPO Launches Virtual Event for Processing and Packaging

To keep customers and suppliers connected, safe, and up-to-date with industry trends in processing and packaging, PACK EXPO will host a virtual online event this November.

November 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Parker Hannifin Introduces New Thermoplastic Hoses to Streamline Hydraulic Capabilities

Parker announces their new sub-zero hydraulic hoses, designed for extreme industrial environments.

November 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Cloud robotics company, Fetch, and material-handling systems company VARGO, partner on a new solution to enable optimized robot picking in the warehouse.

October 30, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation.

October 28, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

The Function and Parts of a Building Automation System

Building automation systems (BAS) control the environmental parameters of a factory. In this article, learn about the requirements and components of a BAS.

October 25, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi