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Ouster and CronAI Partner on Intelligent 3D Perception for Automation Applications

Ouster and CronAI Partner on Intelligent 3D Perception for Automation Applications

CronAI, a start-up focusing on deep tech 3D perception platform, partnered up with digital LIDAR technology expert Ouster, the companies recently announced.


How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

How 3D Printing Failures Happen in Manufacturing

This article will consider ways companies can use a full-digital thread and real-time monitoring that might lead to a better understanding of 3D printing part failures.


ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

Recently, ODVA announced that it has updated CIP Security to include user-level authentication.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
A Look into New Allen-Bradley Guard Locking Switches from Rockwell Automation

A Look into New Allen-Bradley Guard Locking Switches from Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation added the Allen-Bradley 440G-MZ smart guard lock switches to their safety interlock solutions portfolio.


News Jan 05, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Banner Engineering Seeks to Expand Existing ISD Systems with New ISD Connect

Banner Engineering Seeks to Expand Existing ISD Systems with New ISD Connect

Recently, Banner Engineering announced its latest ISD device that converts non-ISD devices to an ISD device. 


News Jan 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Sick Sensors Aims to Enhance Machine Safety with New Safety Controller

Sick Sensors Aims to Enhance Machine Safety with New Safety Controller

SICK introduces its Flexi Compact safety controller to help enhance machine safety and efficiency for Industry 4.0 applications.


News Jan 04, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
FLIR Releases its SV87-KIT Vibration Monitoring Solution for Industrial Inspection

FLIR Releases its SV87-KIT Vibration Monitoring Solution for Industrial Inspection

FLIR provides a new wireless, remote condition monitoring solution to help optimize manufacturing processes.


News Dec 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs’ Partnership with ehsAI Aims to Streamline Data Processing

Jacobs partners its natural language processing (NLP) with ehsAI’s AI to enhance digital compliance, improve data literacy, and quicken cloud capabilities.


News Dec 31, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
How Pulse Width Modulation is Used in Variable Frequency Drives

How Pulse Width Modulation is Used in Variable Frequency Drives

In this article, learn how variable frequency drives make use of the principle of pulse width modulation to create analog-type signals from a digital source, such as with motor drives.


What is Six Sigma and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

What is Six Sigma and How is it Used in Manufacturing?

Six Sigma can be used to effectively manufacture highly standardized products. This article covers Six Sigma's philosophy, implementation, and certifications while looking at why it works for control systems engineers.


Phoenix Contact Offers New High-Voltage DC/DC Converter

Phoenix Contact Offers New High-Voltage DC/DC Converter

Electrical engineering firm Phoenix Contact has released the TRIO 1500 V DC/DC converters for high-voltage applications.


Testia Develops Customizable Software Development Kit for Hardware Acquisition Systems

Testia Develops Customizable Software Development Kit for Hardware Acquisition Systems

Testia, an Airbus Company, provides operators with development kits that provide operators with direct control of its hardware acquisition systems.


News Dec 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Japanese electronics giant Omron partnered with Nokia to accelerate 5G solutions in industrial manufacturing applications.


What is Finite Element Analysis?

What is Finite Element Analysis?

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.


Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Recently, Baumer introduced its latest range of profile sensors with power over Ethernet (PoE).


News Dec 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK re-introduces its microScan3 family of safety laser scanners but with added Fail Safe over EtherCAT integration.


News Dec 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.


New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

Danfoss announced its latest evaporator controller, the EKE 400 that supports various industrial refrigeration and defrost cycles.


News Dec 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of a system breakdown. Also, see how airflow issues can be solved with a first-person account.


Siemens Process Instrumentation Introduces New Sitrans CC240 IoT Gateway

Siemens Process Instrumentation Introduces New Sitrans CC240 IoT Gateway

Siemens’ new Sitrans CC240 IoT gateway provides access to additional data from HART-based field instrumentation devices and supports real-time monitoring of multiple assets with Siemens Mindsphere.


News Dec 15, 2020 by Sara McCaslin