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Time is Running Out: Cowen Startup Challenge at Automate 2022

Time is Running Out: Cowen Startup Challenge at Automate 2022

The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking the center stage for a chance at winning $10,000. Are you ready?


News Mar 15, 2022 by David Peterson
Women in Computer Science and the Impact on Modern Control Systems

Women in Computer Science and the Impact on Modern Control Systems

In honor of Women's History Month, we explore the ways in which computer science is integral to the design of control systems and how women of the past have shaped the field of control systems today.


News Mar 15, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Electric Plans Manufacturing Expansion in Texas

Schneider Electric Plans Manufacturing Expansion in Texas

Schneider Electric is investing in new manufacturing capabilities in a revised El Paso facility in order to address domestic supply chain problems.


News Mar 12, 2022 by Seth Price
Antaira Technologies Releases Managed Switches with Industrial M12 Interface

Antaira Technologies Releases Managed Switches with Industrial M12 Interface

Antaira Technologies has recently expanded its industrial networking infrastructure product line with the introduction of new managed switches.


Women in Control Automation and Your Pathway into STEM

Women in Control Automation and Your Pathway into STEM

What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control systems engineer?


News Mar 08, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Energy Monitoring Unit From Opto22 is on the Market

Energy Monitoring Unit From Opto22 is on the Market

Opto22 provides a solution for monitoring energy consumption using the popular Groov RIO system, enabling monitoring of machine health for the prevention of unplanned downtime.


News Mar 05, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
How Do Coils Reduce Waste and Increase Sustainability in Thin Sheet Metal?

How Do Coils Reduce Waste and Increase Sustainability in Thin Sheet Metal?

An interview with Andrea Dallan of Dallan S.P.A. highlights the advantages of using coiled metal instead of sheet metal, as well as improving overall efficiency in manufacturing.


News Feb 15, 2022 by Seth Price
Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software package from Stäubli.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC provides educational resources and pathways to bridge the skills gap for the future of industrial automation and manufacturing.


News Jan 26, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Gunner Scott
B&R Integrates Torque Determination Into Servo Drives

B&R Integrates Torque Determination Into Servo Drives

Safety is necessary for servo motor applications. How is B&R integrating more safety functions into its newest servo drive?


News Jan 21, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Automation Anywhere Expands Process Automation Solutions by Acquiring a Process Intelligence Company

Automation Anywhere Expands Process Automation Solutions by Acquiring a Process Intelligence Company

Data-driven performance has been on the tip of manufacturers' minds. Take a look at how Automation Anywhere is expanding its process automation.


News Jan 15, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Latest PLC and Communication Technology From Phoenix Contact

Latest PLC and Communication Technology From Phoenix Contact

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?


News Jan 13, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Former SpaceX Employees Officially Launch Supply Chain Optimization Operations

Former SpaceX Employees Officially Launch Supply Chain Optimization Operations

Datum announced it started operations in managing supply chain and logistics issues for manufacturing industries.


News Jan 10, 2022 by Seth Price
ABB Remains Leader in Global Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Market for 22nd Consecutive Year

ABB Remains Leader in Global Distributed Control Systems (DCS) Market for 22nd Consecutive Year

According to the ARC Advisory Group, ABB remains number one in the distributed control systems (DCS) market.


News Jan 09, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
How Industrial Enterprises are Defending Against the Log4j Vulnerability

How Industrial Enterprises are Defending Against the Log4j Vulnerability

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?


News Jan 07, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Launches Patch Management Technology for Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Emerson Launches Patch Management Technology for Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), managing patches from Windows and McAfee.


News Jan 06, 2022 by Seth Price
Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for remote data collection and monitoring.


News Jan 05, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to combine sound and deep learning to optimize predictive maintenance.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC, known for its pneumatic and motion control components, recently released four new devices to their library of control components.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich