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Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic introduces its new hydrogen gas sensor suitable for use in evaluating a wide range of hydrogen-related technology.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson's Plantweb Location Awareness update makes it possible for plant managers to support health and operational continuity through social density management and contact tracing tools.


News Aug 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot launches an update to its innovative robotic support Eyes vision system, which offers new, improved capabilities for robotics applications. 


News Aug 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Launches New Marketplace Initiative For Industrial Automation Technologies

Digi-Key Electronics launched a marketplace initiative to give customers access to its entire selection of products.


KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

KUKA Launches New Compact Performance Robot for Electronics Industry and Beyond

The KR 4 AGILUS is KUKA’s newest compact robot, designed for use in automated production processes in the electronics and manufacturing industry.


News Aug 19, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

Overview of Motor Contactors and AC Drives

This article discusses motor contractors and how they play an essential role in most robotic cells.


Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Learn the strategy called 'feed forward' which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.


Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.


News Aug 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff recently expanded their line capacitive sensors to include block-style smart sensors with the IO-link interface.


News Aug 11, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?


ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

As digital twinning technology continues to advance, industry leaders are stepping up their innovation efforts to bring together the physical and virtual world.


Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Corporation announced its new 3D-A1000 Item Detection System this week.


PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.


Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.


Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Robotics startup, Dexterity, releases a new series of full-stack, hardware-agnostic robotic systems for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications.


Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron announced the release of a new series of mobile robots built for manufacturing and automotive needs.


From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

Manufacturers and suppliers of control components have continually developed technology for industrial use, and now these innovations are stretching beyond industrial environments. 


News Jul 27, 2020 by Leah Scully
An Overview of Automatic Guided Vehicles

An Overview of Automatic Guided Vehicles

What are Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and how are they becoming more widely used within industrial manufacturing?