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RoboDK and Open Robotics Enhance Robotics Simulation and Programming

RoboDK and Open Robotics Enhance Robotics Simulation and Programming

Robotic simulation creators RoboDK and Open Robotics have released hardware and software updates to advance robot application simulation and improve onsite integration.


News Dec 06, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
OnLogic Announces Updates to IPC Line and a New Power Supply

OnLogic Announces Updates to IPC Line and a New Power Supply

OnLogic has developed and released new products to help enhance industrial computing needs with a new 1000 W power supply and enhancements to the lineup of industrial PC technology.


News Dec 04, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Ethernet/IP Gets a Security Boost with New ODVA Profile

Ethernet/IP Gets a Security Boost with New ODVA Profile

The ODVA has responded to network security risks with the implementation of a new CIP Security device-based firewall to prevent unwanted digital attacks on IIoT devices.


News Nov 30, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.


News Nov 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.


News Nov 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Voxeljet Shows Off High-speed, Low-emission 3D Printing at BMW Group

Voxeljet Shows Off High-speed, Low-emission 3D Printing at BMW Group

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's Landshut plant, enhancing engine component production.


News Nov 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Seth Price
WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Realtime Robotics Augments Workcells With Optimization-as-a-Service

Realtime Robotics Augments Workcells With Optimization-as-a-Service

Troubleshooting robotic motion paths is best done before the first collision event causes a downtime headache. Realtime Robotics has launched a new service to help designers well in advance of failures.


News Nov 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson
IIoT Gateway From Softing Gathers Data From PROFIBUS Networks

IIoT Gateway From Softing Gathers Data From PROFIBUS Networks

Adding data collection to existing PROFIBUS networks doesn’t always require a complete network upgrade anymore, thanks to Softing and the new SmartLink IIoT gateway.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Establishes New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio

Rockwell Automation Establishes New FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help users customize for their specific data visualization needs.


News Oct 31, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
SCADA Evolution: Next Open Automation (NOA) Platform From KEB

SCADA Evolution: Next Open Automation (NOA) Platform From KEB

KEB Automation aims to make data collection and visualization easier with its new open automation platform, NOA, designed for machine builders and plant engineers.


News Oct 30, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.


News Oct 29, 2023 by David Peterson
Siemens Announces SINEC: New Industrial Cybersecurity Testing Suite

Siemens Announces SINEC: New Industrial Cybersecurity Testing Suite

As industrial manufacturers increasingly rely on connected plant networks, cybersecurity is a growing concern, Siemens has recently released SINEC, a new security suite aimed to help.


News Oct 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Fiix by Rockwell Automation Upgrades Predictive Maintenance Software

Fiix by Rockwell Automation Upgrades Predictive Maintenance Software

Rockwell Automation and Fiix released an AI-powered predictive maintenance solution suite, intended to upgrade the existing CMMS software portfolio and reduce commissioning time for failure prevention.


News Oct 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.


News Oct 27, 2023 by David Peterson
Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida