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Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

Machine-to-Machine Integration with OPC UA

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.


Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Zebra Technologies Employs Deep Learning To Boost Machine Vision

Zebra Technologies Employs Deep Learning To Boost Machine Vision

Zebra Technologies has announced its newly upgraded Aurora machine vision software, which integrates new deep learning tools for enhanced visual inspection applications.


News Sep 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

Heidenhain has released an intelligent tool evaluation system and a tool breakage detector designed to enhance machining reliability, boost operational efficiency, and maximize uptime.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Companies aim to improve agricultural operations with the introduction of an autonomous berry-picking robot and the automated data transfer from CNH machinery to CropX's agronomic farm management system.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Motion, Vision, and Control: The Whole Automation Package at Beckhoff

Motion, Vision, and Control: The Whole Automation Package at Beckhoff

Join Control Automation for a visit to Beckhoff USA in Minneapolis, MN, as we learn about cabinet-free controls, high-speed motion, and magnetic conveyance working to drive the future of the industry.


Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.


News Sep 03, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Applications of Industrial AI: Quality Control

Applications of Industrial AI: Quality Control

Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has been used for years to ensure high-quality product monitoring and output.


Easy As 1-2-3! Cognex’s New AI-Powered Counter Increases Reliable

Easy As 1-2-3! Cognex’s New AI-Powered Counter Increases Reliable

Cognex has released a new counting tool for the In-Sight SnAPP vision sensors. The tool performs automated quantity checks with higher accuracy and increased process efficiency.


News Aug 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.


News Aug 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff's latest smart vision system, the BVS VisionSensor, features integrated lighting and autofocus optics with simple configuration options for enhanced visual-based inspections.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

The newest camera-powered multicode reader from Baumer provides users with quick setup, high performance, and versatility for quality control and traceability in assembly, logistics, and beyond.


News Jul 19, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Researchers Develop Multispectral Light Field Camera Using Inkjet Printing

Researchers Develop Multispectral Light Field Camera Using Inkjet Printing

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers have developed a proof-of-concept multispectral 3D camera that features optical components made using an inkjet printer.


News Jul 19, 2024 by Seth Price
Latest Industry Partnerships Advance Agriculture With AI-Driven Solutions

Latest Industry Partnerships Advance Agriculture With AI-Driven Solutions

Siemens, Agbotic, Bayer, and Microsoft have forged pioneering partnerships to advance agriculture. The collaborations are focused on enhancing industry practices with AI-powered innovations.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

The new K50Z multipoint sensor from Banner Engineering is equipped with the latest technology to detect hard-to-see items over a wide area. The new sensor serves as an alternative to the use of several single-point sensors.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Seth Price
New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.


News Jul 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Learn about two of the latest collaborative partnerships concerning the design, development, and training of robotic hand technologies with potential medical and industrial applications.


News Jul 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.