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Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Learn about the different types of electrical and mechanical soft-start methods as well as devices to use for each method.


Moderna Uses Amazon Web Services Cloud Technology and Machine Learning to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

Moderna Uses Amazon Web Services Cloud Technology and Machine Learning to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines

To ensure consistent and rapid vaccine rollout, Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technology aims to help Moderna medicine development and distribution operations.


Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Drone Attack on Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities Affects Global Oil Prices

Saudi Arabian oil facilities were targeted by drone strikes earlier this month.


Ransomware Attacks Continue to Disrupt U.S. Industrial Manufacturers

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Disrupt U.S. Industrial Manufacturers

The industrial manufacturing industry continues to be subject to ransomware attacks, and other forms of malicious attempts.


Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson Releases Digital Solutions for Erosion/Corrosion Monitoring and Operation Self-Assessment

Emerson’s new suite of digital solutions enables operators to stay on top of plant maintenance and help businesses achieve optimum return on investment.


News Mar 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

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.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Seth Price
OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

OMRON Expands Automation Initiatives With New Robotic Arm Sensor for Automotive Industry

Omron recently released a new 3D vision sensor for robot arms for assembly and inspection applications.


Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

During Women's History Month, learn about the women from the past and present who have been driving forward innovation in Control and Automation Engineering.


News Mar 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Safety Considerations for LiDAR Sensors

Learn about safety in LiDAR sensors from different perspectives and some safety-rated applications.


Reading and Reporting Industrial Emissions Data

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.


How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

How are Robots Pushing Further Into Automotive Manufacturing?

Learn about how various types of robots are currently being deployed in the automotive sector and some of the challenges they face on the factory floor.


Research Utilizes Control Technology to Generate Automated COVID-19 Detection in San Diego Wastewater

Research Utilizes Control Technology to Generate Automated COVID-19 Detection in San Diego Wastewater

Researchers develop an automated, high-throughput method for COVID-19 detection in wastewater using liquid-handling robots.


News Mar 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Industrial Emissions From a Control Perspective

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.


Teledyne Lumenera Launches New Camera Series for Industrial Imaging and Inspection Tasks

Teledyne Lumenera Launches New Camera Series for Industrial Imaging and Inspection Tasks

Teledyne Lumenera announced their latest 20 Megapixel camera into their LT series for inspection and imaging-related processes.


News Mar 12, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

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.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Seth Price
Engineers Collaborate to Create Control and Robotic Solutions with DARPA SubT Challenge

Engineers Collaborate to Create Control and Robotic Solutions with DARPA SubT Challenge

What is DARPA's SubT challenge and how is it inspiring new robotic and control solutions in disaster relief efforts?


News Mar 08, 2021 by Seth Price
Merck Expands Manufacturing Capacity to Help Johnson & Johnson with COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Merck Expands Manufacturing Capacity to Help Johnson & Johnson with COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Pharmaceutical manufacturer, Merck, recently agreed to support various efforts in expanding the manufacturing capacity and supply of COVID-19 vaccines.


News Mar 05, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 NC I Designed for Precision in Polishing and Grinding Robotics

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 NC I Designed for Precision in Polishing and Grinding Robotics

Beckhoff expands its efforts with the TwinCAT 3 NC I software, to improve the precision and efficiency of its automated polishing and grinding machines.


News Mar 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Gas Leakage Detection Systems

An Introduction to Gas Leakage Detection Systems

Learn about the requirements and importance of a gas leakage detection system.


Liquatite Flexible Food-Grade Conduits from Electri-Flex are Now Antimicrobial

Liquatite Flexible Food-Grade Conduits from Electri-Flex are Now Antimicrobial

Electri-Flex announced the release of their latest food-grade conduit for use in the food and pharmaceuticals industry.


News Feb 26, 2021 by Robin Mitchell