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Why are 6-axis Robot Arms so Common?

Why are 6-axis Robot Arms so Common?

In the typical articulated arm structure, six axes of motion are often seen as a standard design target. Why is six that target, and what are the benefits and losses from more or fewer axes?


Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

How can this sensor make automation applications safer?


Eaton’s New Valves are Designed to Play a Key Role in Automotive Manufacturing

Eaton’s New Valves are Designed to Play a Key Role in Automotive Manufacturing

Learn about the latest Fill Limit Vent Valves (FLVV) and Grade Vent Valves (GVV) from Eaton and how they could help the automotive industry manage harmful vapors.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

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? 


Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

What is this new furnace tracking system and why is it important to monitor temperatures in these extremely hot environments?


News Oct 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.


Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.


News Oct 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.


News Sep 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Releases New Control Valves and Grippers for Various Industrial Uses

SMC Releases New Control Valves and Grippers for Various Industrial Uses

What new features do these products include and how might they help engineers in harsh industrial environments?


News Sep 30, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC announces its new Augmented Machine Vision Solution for inspecting equipment comprising subsea oil and gas infrastructure, as well as other fields.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo recently debuted introduced a smaller version of its popular packing machine, the El-Exis SP 250.


News Sep 27, 2021 by Seth Price
CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Several companies have begun working together to leverage the latest LiDAR technology to solve very different problems.


News Sep 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

How are these companies redesigning control systems used for testing systems and what new features are they adding?


News Sep 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.


News Sep 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Data Science for Control Systems

Data Science for Control Systems

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.


Data Types Used in LabVIEW

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.