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MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

Amid continuous cyber threats and ransomware, it is imperative that critical infrastructure data is kept safe. MOXA’s newest router has integrated DPI and VPN to help keep data secure.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
TeamViewer Pushes Further Into Factory Wearables and Augmented Reality Technology

TeamViewer Pushes Further Into Factory Wearables and Augmented Reality Technology

How can advanced AR technology improve processes on the factory floor?


SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

Starting as a spectral analysis project, DARPA’s SCOUT program now combs wellheads and petroleum processing facilities for methane detection.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Seth Price
Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech expands its motion control and surface metrology offerings with the launch of its partner company, Peak Metrology.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) joined University of Maryland to create the first "fully autonomous" excavator system.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

Cognex released their latest VisionPro software, designed to help engineers identify and fix pain points in their vision system applications.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
WENZEL Aims to Provide Enhanced Traceability Through Optical Gear Measuring Technology

WENZEL Aims to Provide Enhanced Traceability Through Optical Gear Measuring Technology

The new WENZEL GT gear testers use both tactile and optical metrology tools to provide more traceable measurements for a wide range of gear sizes and types.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Latest Industry Events Set to Highlight Factory Automation, Robotics, and More

Latest Industry Events Set to Highlight Factory Automation, Robotics, and More

More shows are switching to the hybrid model, allowing both in-person and virtual options for upcoming events. Are you attending in-person trade shows and conferences?


News Aug 10, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Cause of Chemical Plant Explosion in Germany Still Unknown

Cause of Chemical Plant Explosion in Germany Still Unknown

Recently in the Leverkusen area of Germany, an explosion and fire struck the chemical plant, Chempark, leaving in its wake several fatalities and many injured.


News Aug 09, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The Biden Administration recently released a new statement providing updates regarding its national plan to secure critical infrastructure control systems.


ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB plans to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to provide a complete autonomous mobile robot portfolio to its customers and expand sales globally.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

How are these companies combining Siemens ecosystem with Coamu's robot technology to make robotic programming easier?


News Aug 07, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Seth Price
Rockwell Expands Partnerships to Advance Industrial Cloud-Based Traceability Solutions

Rockwell Expands Partnerships to Advance Industrial Cloud-Based Traceability Solutions

Rockwell adds Kezzler to its growing list of partners to advance the digital transformation of manufacturing facilities with cloud-based solutions for product traceability.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Yokowo Aims to Improve Data Transmission Speed with Latest Fiber Optic Transceiver

Yokowo Aims to Improve Data Transmission Speed with Latest Fiber Optic Transceiver

Thermal imaging can help solve predictive maintenance problems. Yokowo recently launched an optical transceiver to help this industrial automation process.


News Aug 05, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
More Manufacturing Efforts Shift to the U.S. as Reshoring Continues

More Manufacturing Efforts Shift to the U.S. as Reshoring Continues

Who are some of these major industry leaders and what are their latest efforts in reshoring operations in the United States?


News Aug 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Latest Control Components Promote Advanced Fuel Cell Testing and Simulation Techniques

Latest Control Components Promote Advanced Fuel Cell Testing and Simulation Techniques

How can bidirectional power supply and regenerative load solutions improve fuel cell testing?


News Aug 04, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?


News Aug 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

What’s New in Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Technology?

Learn about the latest predictive and preventive maintenance technology from companies like igus, Banner Engineering, and GE.


News Aug 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Alphabet Launches New Software Company Focusing on Robotic Automation

Alphabet Launches New Software Company Focusing on Robotic Automation

Can Alphabet compete in the industrial robotics market with their latest company?