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GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital Introduces a Digital Twin Solution to Autonomously Tune Gas Turbines

GE Digital released a software tool to optimize gas turbine operations to reduce emissions and fuel consumption.


Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.


News Feb 06, 2022 by Seth Price
Lockheed Martin Set to Open “Ultra-secure” IIoT-based Smart Factory

Lockheed Martin Set to Open “Ultra-secure” IIoT-based Smart Factory

As cybersecurity continues to be an important quality in aerospace and defense, Lockheed has plans for an “ultra-secure” smart factory. Can cybersecurity and IIoT go hand-in-hand?


News Feb 02, 2022 by Gunner Scott
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
Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion announced its acquisition of Spectrum Controls for $70 million.


News Jan 23, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric Pushes New Initiatives Toward Eliminating Black Boxes in AI Controls

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.


News Jan 20, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
What Control Technologies Does the James Webb Space Telescope Use?

What Control Technologies Does the James Webb Space Telescope Use?

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout the life of its operation.


News Jan 16, 2022 by Seth Price
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
Delta Electronics, Inc is Set to Acquire Universal Instruments

Delta Electronics, Inc is Set to Acquire Universal Instruments

Delta, an electronic component manufacturer, advances into smart manufacturing by acquiring Universal Instruments.


News Jan 08, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
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
Augmented Reality (AR) and Digital Twin Organizations Establish Strategic Partnership

Augmented Reality (AR) and Digital Twin Organizations Establish Strategic Partnership

The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) and the Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) partner to improve manufacturing.


News Jan 06, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
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
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies Join Forces to Create a Digital Software Factory for Their Inspection Program

Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies Join Forces to Create a Digital Software Factory for Their Inspection Program

The partnership will combine their model-based systems engineering and hardware manufacturing in facilities and conduct risk reduction hardware development and testing.


News Jan 02, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

Built on their current digital suite, iBASEt now offers a model-based enterprise to help enable digital transformation.


Pleora eBUS Edge Aims to Simplify Sensor Design for Advanced Inspection

Pleora eBUS Edge Aims to Simplify Sensor Design for Advanced Inspection

Pleora releases a new software integration solution in hopes of simplifying the deployment of inspection systems for robotics, automotive, IIoT, and aerospace industries.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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