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maxon Precision Motors Helped NASA’s Ingenuity Fly on Mars

maxon Precision Motors Helped NASA’s Ingenuity Fly on Mars

In a historical event, NASA’s Ingenuity, an unmanned, autonomous aircraft, flew on Mars using maxon’s DCX motors.


News May 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
What Challenges Do Manufacturers Face in a Post-pandemic Industry?

What Challenges Do Manufacturers Face in a Post-pandemic Industry?

COVID-19 exposed several weaknesses in the supply chain and manufacturing. Will those problems persist?


A Look Into Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

A Look Into Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

Learn the different definitions of ERP Automation and how manufacturers may benefit from it.


FANUC Expands Its Best-Selling Robot Series to Include Three Arm Variations

FANUC Expands Its Best-Selling Robot Series to Include Three Arm Variations

FANUC has expanded its tabletop industrial robot family to feature a higher weight-payload ratio, six-axis articulation, and up to 911 mm reach.


News May 14, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

A previous article mentions various electrical units used in troubleshooting techniques. This article expands on those and discusses some additional units that engineers may need to know.


SICK’s LiDAR for AMRs Aims to Keep Safety a Priority

SICK’s LiDAR for AMRs Aims to Keep Safety a Priority

The LiDAR solution by SICK is SIL-certified for AMR safety purposes.


News May 12, 2021 by Seth Price
Autodesk’s Latest Acquisition Plans to Bring More Product Data Management to the Cloud

Autodesk’s Latest Acquisition Plans to Bring More Product Data Management to the Cloud

Autodesk is acquiring Upchain, a global provider of PLM and PDM, to bring more product data and product lifecycle management to their users.


News May 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Sfera Labs Debuts Industrial-grade Sensor Based on Raspberry Pi

Sfera Labs Debuts Industrial-grade Sensor Based on Raspberry Pi

Sfera Labs releases its new multi-sensor module with Raspberry Pi computing capabilities to create new edge computing applications.


News May 11, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

In industrial control, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of the units that define and describe the ratings of components.


Emerson Expands Tank Gauging Software to Include Multiple Platforms

Emerson Expands Tank Gauging Software to Include Multiple Platforms

Electronics manufacturer Emerson has unveiled the “world’s first” cross-platform inventory management software application for tank gauging systems.


AWS Utilizes Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance

AWS Utilizes Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance

Amazon Lookout for Equipment from AWS is a machine learning service that simplifies predictive maintenance by leveraging real-time data streams with artificial intelligence.


News May 08, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
A Look Into Subsea Control Systems and Automation Technology

A Look Into Subsea Control Systems and Automation Technology

Dive into the critical functions of a subsea control system and how to utilize subsea production equipment to automate industrial processes, such as oil drilling and production.


Emerson Introduces Knife Gate Valve Designed for Heavy Slurry Processes

Emerson Introduces Knife Gate Valve Designed for Heavy Slurry Processes

Emerson releases its latest Knife Gate Valve, the Clarkson KS1, to help improve the processes of slurry services.


News May 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens Addresses Testing Troubles in Harsh Environments with New Data Acquisition System

Siemens recently expanded their Simcenter portfolio to include rugged test equipment, including the SCADAS RS


News May 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Honeywell Automated Methane Monitoring Identifies Leaks

Honeywell Automated Methane Monitoring Identifies Leaks

Automation giant Honeywell has released a new gas cloud imaging (GCI) system in select European countries.


Toyota and Siemens Team Up to Develop Defect Prediction AI Solution for Part Manufacturing

Toyota and Siemens Team Up to Develop Defect Prediction AI Solution for Part Manufacturing

Toyota and Siemens collaborate to develop a “world's-first” artificial intelligence defect-prediction solution for aluminum die casting.


News May 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Matrox Aims to Expand Industrial Imaging Capabilities with Latest Vision Controller

Matrox Aims to Expand Industrial Imaging Capabilities with Latest Vision Controller

Matrox recently announced the renewal of its established vision controller series, the Matrox Supersight.


News May 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Batteryless solutions provider Everactive announced a new family of Steam Trap Monitoring (STM) systems.


RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

Sapien is RE2’s new intelligent robotic arm whose objective is to serve as an extension of human workers rather than as a replacement.


News May 04, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.