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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?


ABB Introduces Latest SCARA Robot for High-precision Assembly Tasks

ABB Introduces Latest SCARA Robot for High-precision Assembly Tasks

What is a SCARA robot and how did ABB design this new robot with enhanced control capabilities?


News Oct 06, 2021 by Gunner Scott
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?


An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

Honeywell’s Latest Palletizing Robot Utilizes Machine Learning and New Gripping Technology

What is this new smart palletizing robot from Honeywell and how can it promote factory automation?


News Oct 02, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
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
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.


Industrial Robot Companies Expand Automation Efforts Through Funding and New Initiatives

Industrial Robot Companies Expand Automation Efforts Through Funding and New Initiatives

Learn about some of the latest funding, acquisitions, and innovations in the industrial robotics industry from companies like Ambi Robotics and SoftAI.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Seth Price
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
Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

Industry Leaders Including KUKA and FANUC Set to Debut Latest Automation Technology at PACK Expo 2021

What major companies are attending PACK EXPO next week and what kind of cutting-edge industrial automation technology will they be debuting?


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
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each of these key considerations reflect in the day-to-day life of a control engineer?


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
New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

What are vision sensors and how can engineers use them in critical inspection and detection tasks?


News Sep 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

Emerson’s Recent Monitoring System Aims to Track Multiple Industrial Emissions

On top of sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen dioxide, Emerson’s CEMS also monitors carbon dioxide and oxygen emissions.


News Sep 18, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics announces its entry into a partnership with Alt Material Handling to meet customer demand for automated pallet transfer vehicles.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Sandvik to Acquire Leading CAM Software Company, CNC Software Inc

Sandvik to Acquire Leading CAM Software Company, CNC Software Inc

Sandvik has recently acquired CNC Software, Inc., creators of the popular Mastercam computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software package.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Seth Price