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Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.

one day ago by Aline Dias

Emerson Introduces a Gas Detector Aimed to Increase Worker Safety in Hazardous Environments

Learn about Emerson’s new Rosemount gas detectors and how they are designed to identify leaks of toxic gasses more quickly in harsh industrial environments.

About 2 days ago by Shawn Dietrich

The Relationship Between Predictive Maintenance and Digital Transformation

This article discusses some trends in digital transformation, specifically matching real-world data with resources and gaining control in an ever-changing world.

3 days ago by Jeff Kerns

OnRobot Debuts New Cobot Software to Help Engineers With Remote Monitoring Capabilities

OnRobot releases a software solution called WebLytics, to provide remote monitoring, device diagnostics, and data analysis for collaborative robot applications.

4 days ago by Stephanie Leonida

Cybersecurity Platform Integrates with Asset Management to Help Enable Digital Transformation

Industrial cybersecurity solutions provider Dragos has released a new integration of its platform featuring ServiceNow capabilities.

November 18, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

CTRL F3: Factory Explosion Field Study

The CTRL F3 series reviews field studies and failures in the field focused on control fails, fixes, and facts. This article covers an explosion at an industrial sawmill.

November 17, 2021 by Jon Peterson

Rockwell Automation Offers New Resources to Help Customers Adopt a More Proactive Cybersecurity Approach

Rockwell Automation has unveiled new initiatives and partnerships aimed at improving its operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) and cybersecurity offering.

November 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Considerations When Integrating Cobots Into a Facility

What are some steps to consider before integrating a cobot, such as Universal Robots, into a facility?

November 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Is CoHaptics the Next Step in Cobot Safety?

What is CoHaptics, and how are institutions and companies applying this concept to industrial robots and cobots to promote safety?

November 11, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Process vs. Discrete Manufacturing

What are the similarities and differences between process and discrete manufacturing, and how can control engineers best equip themselves for these processes?

November 09, 2021 by Seth Price

How to Control Robotic Transfer Systems with Laser Distance Sensors

Let’s take a closer look at retrofitting T-cart control with newer technology, such as using laser distance sensors versus limit switches.

November 05, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.

October 29, 2021 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

Key Points to Help Manage Maintenance for Industrial Energy Systems

Industrial energy systems are imperative for continuous manufacturing production and should be maintained to ensure efficiency. Learn how to maintain these systems and implement automation devices.

October 25, 2021 by Bryan Christiansen, Limble CMMS

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.

October 14, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

SCHUNK Releases New Products and Hits the Road to Demonstrate Automated Robotic Solutions

SCHUNK recently released new devices for machine tooling and is now demonstrating these solutions in five countries to target plant managers, automation experts, and production staff.

October 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Five Common Breaking Points of Industrial-grade Machinery and How to Combat Them

Broken industrial machinery can cause unexpected downtime, production loss, and even injury. Let's look at some of the most common issues and how to properly address them.

October 12, 2021 by Jordan McDowell, G&G Hydraulics Corporation

ROEQ Boosts AMR Payloads and Lifting Capabilities

The current labor shortage, along with tedious, repetitive tasks make it difficult to find warehousing employees. ROEQ and MiR aim to help by increasing robotic payload and lifting capacities.

October 08, 2021 by Aline Dias

Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

How can this sensor make automation applications safer?

October 07, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

ABB Introduces Latest SCARA Robot for High-precision Assembly Tasks

What is a SCARA robot and how did ABB design this new robot with enhanced control capabilities?

October 06, 2021 by Gunner Scott

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? 

October 06, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino