We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal,…
We are taught that parallel circuits maintain equal voltage across all branch resistors, equally sharing the source voltage. But reality is often far from ideal, and individual devices certainly impact the rest of the circuit.
Actuators are used to control the motion of manufacturing devices and raw materials. This article will compare electric…
Actuators are used to control the motion of manufacturing devices and raw materials. This article will compare electric actuators and several types of fluid-power actuators.
Closed-loop motor control is a control system used to regulate the output of a motor. Learn about the four common types…
Closed-loop motor control is a control system used to regulate the output of a motor. Learn about the four common types of closed-loop motor control systems to understand each one’s inner-workings and applications.
Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn…
Programmable Logic Controllers, or PLCs, are designed to receive signals and influence load devices automatically. Learn how to connect and program discrete output devices like solenoids, relays, and lights.
Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how…
Previously, we described how to use the new Arduino PLC IDE to control discrete devices. This tutorial will describe how to connect various peripheral equipment (VFD and robot) using analog inputs and outputs.
Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the…
Programming robots may seem like a simple task of moving from point to point, like a really expensive game of Connect the Dots. Linear, joint, and circular motion commands affect robot movement differently, each meant to be used in certain settings.
Opto 22’s groov RIO is a remote Ethernet I/O for industrial internet and automation applications.
Opto 22’s groov RIO is a remote Ethernet I/O for industrial internet and automation applications.
LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough…
LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough research led by Phlux Technology, using innovative materials to solve barriers to progress.
Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn…
Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn about what TLA is, its components, and what to consider before replacing a traditional laboratory.
Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while…
Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while maintaining worker safety.
Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to…
Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to increase productivity and the security of operational technology (OT).
Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment.…
Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment. Banner has created the S15S sensor for use with cloud monitoring, giving manufacturers more efficient environmental control.
SensoPart has recently developed and released a new AI-based vision system, utilizing their advanced VISOR Object vision…
SensoPart has recently developed and released a new AI-based vision system, utilizing their advanced VISOR Object vision sensor, a system with advanced vision capabilities for detection and quality control.
Safety is one of the most critical aspects of machine design. Today, with network connections between different machines…
Safety is one of the most critical aspects of machine design. Today, with network connections between different machines and control centers, safety signals must be shared logically and reliably across networks.
As part of a 'Robot Highway' project, UK telecommunications company, BT, is contributing a cloud-based robotics…
As part of a 'Robot Highway' project, UK telecommunications company, BT, is contributing a cloud-based robotics management system and edge architecture to corroborate a robot fleet for soft fruit farming.
Many worldwide plants are still running the old Advant Controller 450 from ABB in their facility, with many plants using…
Many worldwide plants are still running the old Advant Controller 450 from ABB in their facility, with many plants using the latest System 800xA DCS interfaced with the existing AC450 controller.
Cognex released a new, virtually indestructible handheld barcode reader for printed labels and a modular inspection…
Cognex released a new, virtually indestructible handheld barcode reader for printed labels and a modular inspection tunnel utilizing edge intelligence for the logistics industry.
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing.…
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing. In this Control Automation video, we discuss the wiring process for buttons, switches, and discrete sensors, applicable to virtually every PLC.
Using advanced sensing technology, robotic skin allows grippers and manipulators to “feel” and handle objects without…
Using advanced sensing technology, robotic skin allows grippers and manipulators to “feel” and handle objects without damaging them. While emulating human touch is still in its infancy, it does show promise for future applications.
AMP Robotics is developing a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence-based automation solution for identifying and…
AMP Robotics is developing a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence-based automation solution for identifying and processing film and flexible packaging in material recovery facilities.
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