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Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and Digital Technologies Transform the Food and Beverage Industry

Automation and digital technologies in the food and beverage industry provide manufacturers with greater operational efficiency, improved worker safety, and higher quality goods for end-consumers. 


News Jul 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Electric to Establish New Factories in Japan and India

Mitsubishi Electric to Establish New Factories in Japan and India

Mitsubishi Electric is growing its operations, with plans to expand in Japan and India. The new factories are expected to meet growing market demands and implement digital solutions with a focus on sustainability.


News Jul 12, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth Releases its New Plug-and-Produce Smart Function Kit for Dispensing

Bosch Rexroth's new universal Smart Function Kit for Dispensing helps customers execute dispensing tasks faster than previously possible with their complete and deployment-ready linear robots. 


News Jul 11, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff Releases its New Modular Industrial Robot System

Beckhoff showcases its latest modular industrial robot system at Automatica 2022, the ATRO, which features added link modules of different designs and dimensions, giving users the flexibility to meet their automation needs.


News Jul 10, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
No-code Robotics: Programming Made Easy

No-code Robotics: Programming Made Easy

Many companies including Yaskawa, Fanuc, and Control Techniques provide operation and monitoring of industrial equipment through no-code technologies and improved graphical user interfaces.


News Jul 07, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Control Automation Launches PLC Tutorial Video Series

Control Automation Launches PLC Tutorial Video Series

Watch our 'Introduction to PLCs' series by our very own Control Automation engineering staff. Join us for the YouTube premier LIVE event on Wednesday, July 6th with a Q&A from the video author and engineer.


News Jul 05, 2022 by David Peterson
Universal Robots Introduces 20 kg Redefined Cobot 

Universal Robots Introduces 20 kg Redefined Cobot 

Universal Robots releases their largest cobot, the UR20, capable of handling up to 20 kg of payload. The UR20 is not only bigger than previous UR cobots but has a faster cycle time and greater motion capabilities. 


News Jul 04, 2022 by Seth Price
Balluff Introduces I/O Module with the Protection of CIP Safety 

Balluff Introduces I/O Module with the Protection of CIP Safety 

The newly-announced CIP Safety I/O Module from Balluff supports CIP Safety specifications over an Ethernet network, providing a platform for safety device distribution directly on the machine center.


News Jul 03, 2022 by David Peterson
FANUC Displays New DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS Delta Robot at Automate 2022

FANUC Displays New DR-3iB/6 STAINLESS Delta Robot at Automate 2022

FANUC, a world leader in robotics and CNCs, demoed its robotic models at this year's Automate show in Detroit, including its lineup of cobots, welding robots, heavy payload robots, and vision systems.


News Jun 27, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Jun 20, 2022 by David Peterson
Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner introduces its newest electromagnetic compatibility filters for data centers and robotic-automation sectors, allowing for different connection options and saving on space with a 1U rack-mount design.


News Jun 17, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Doosan Releases Innovative Line of Closer-to-consumer Collaborative Robots

Doosan Releases Innovative Line of Closer-to-consumer Collaborative Robots

Doosan Robotics, a leader in industrial and collaborative robotics, recently expanded to the Americas, showcasing new robots at Automate 2022 and demonstrating innovative interactions between humans and industrial machines.


News Jun 16, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Universal Robots Demos New Cobot Solutions at Automate 2022

Universal Robots Demos New Cobot Solutions at Automate 2022

UR, one of the leaders in cobot technology, displayed a variety of machine tending and tool-holding applications at the recent trade show, as well as one unique, eye-catching concept cobot.


News Jun 15, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Yaskawa Showcases Latest Technologies at Automate 2022

Yaskawa Showcases Latest Technologies at Automate 2022

Yaskawa Motoman unveils its HC Series collaborative welding bots, Smart Pattern extension, and Smart Pendant software version 2.1 at the Automate 2022 show.


News Jun 14, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Innovative Robotic Gripper Advancements Showcased at Automate 2022

Innovative Robotic Gripper Advancements Showcased at Automate 2022

The future of robotics and gripping solutions is built around creative designs, including these innovative products introduced by SCHUNK and Soft Robotics.


News Jun 13, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
End-to-End Automation Solutions: What Does That Mean?

End-to-End Automation Solutions: What Does That Mean?

Many companies offer automation solutions that work from the beginning to the end of a process. Not the progress of the product through the facility, but rather hardware from the shop floor to the cloud level and everything in between. We highlight here some solutions from Emerson and Bosch Rexroth from Automate 2022.


News Jun 09, 2022 by David Peterson
Siemens Highlights Digital Twinning as Part of Automate 2022 Technology Demonstrators

Siemens Highlights Digital Twinning as Part of Automate 2022 Technology Demonstrators

At the Detroit show, Siemens is displaying developments in areas that include digital twins, robotic integration, CNCs, PLCs, and Real-Time Locating Systems. Their portfolio of products and services are part of their Total Integrated Automation (TIA) engineering and automation platform.


News Jun 08, 2022 by David Peterson
Emerson Showcases First Pneumatic Valve System with Integrated OPC UA at Automate 2022

Emerson Showcases First Pneumatic Valve System with Integrated OPC UA at Automate 2022

Emerson introduces its new AVENTICS Series Advanced Valve (AV) valve system with Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture at Automate 2022.


News Jun 08, 2022 by David Peterson
Control.com Will be Attending Automate 2022

Control.com Will be Attending Automate 2022

The reappearance of the Automate show in Detroit is an opportunity to witness some of the most innovative, exciting technology displays from manufacturers around the globe. If you see us, stop and say hello!


News Jun 05, 2022 by David Peterson
Epson Robots Releases New, Improved GX SCARA Series

Epson Robots Releases New, Improved GX SCARA Series

The newest models of the popular Epson Robots' SCARA catalog include the GX4 and GX8, with larger motors and enhanced vibration damping for high-speed, high-payload operations.


News Jun 02, 2022 by Damond Goodwin