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Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Batteryless solutions provider Everactive announced a new family of Steam Trap Monitoring (STM) systems.


RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

Sapien is RE2’s new intelligent robotic arm whose objective is to serve as an extension of human workers rather than as a replacement.


News May 04, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Russelectric by Siemens Debuts Advanced Control Solution for Power Generation Capabilities

Russelectric by Siemens Debuts Advanced Control Solution for Power Generation Capabilities

Their latest controls solution manages the Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) across loads, energy storage, and generation at critical manufacturing sites.


News May 03, 2021 by Seth Price
Schneider Electric’s Newest Software Update Aims to Increase Speed, Efficiency, and Accuracy to BIM

Schneider Electric’s Newest Software Update Aims to Increase Speed, Efficiency, and Accuracy to BIM

Automation giant Schneider Electric announced an update of its LayoutFAST software.


SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

SCADA Gets an Augmented Reality (AR) Upgrade at Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric has released two new types of software for system monitoring and process control.


 Northrop Grumman Manufactures New Control Systems to Automate Air Operations

Northrop Grumman Manufactures New Control Systems to Automate Air Operations

Aerospace manufacturer, Northrop Grumman, developed a Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system ready to help the U.S. Army automate operations.


News Apr 26, 2021 by Seth Price
Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

These aerospace companies are utilizing autonomous maneuvering capabilities and data-sharing methods to coordinate various launches and missions.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Seth Price
DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

Recognizing the need for a domestic source of secure semiconductors for defense purposes, DARPA has established a new program that will partner with Intel and leading university researchers.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Boston Dynamics Unveiled a New Warehouse Automation Robot

Boston Dynamics Unveiled a New Warehouse Automation Robot

Warehouse robot, Stretch, builds onto Boston Dynamics’ robotic portfolio with advanced dexterity and intelligence.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Automating Flight Control: DARPA Launches AI-driven Air Combat Trials

Automating Flight Control: DARPA Launches AI-driven Air Combat Trials

DARPA reveals AI-driven progress made in autonomous air combat trials under the ACE program.


News Apr 14, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

While drones are commonly used for imagery, videos, and inspections, advancements are being made in swarm technology that can make them useful for other industrial tasks.


News Apr 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
U.S. Department of Defense Awards Relativity Space New Launch Contract To Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Relativity Space New Launch Contract To Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

Relativity Space's entirely 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, has met the DoD’s need for disruptive launch solutions to orbit.


News Apr 10, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.


News Apr 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI released the QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer, designed to speed up machining, material handling, and machine tending operations across multiple platforms.


News Apr 03, 2021 by Seth Price
Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony IndustrialAI Acquires Digital Manufacturing Leader Savigent

Symphony Industrial AI, a long-time world leader in AI-empowered condition and asset monitoring systems, has recently acquired Savigent, an expert in the industrial internet of things and workflow orchestration.


News Mar 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

Past and Present Pioneering Women in Control and Automation Engineering

During Women's History Month, learn about the women from the past and present who have been driving forward innovation in Control and Automation Engineering.


News Mar 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward 2021 Virtual Trade Show and Conference Starts Tomorrow

Automate Forward is an annual trade show and conference that brings together exhibitors, industry professionals, engineers, and plant managers to cross-pollinate ideas and solutions in manufacturing.


News Mar 21, 2021 by Seth Price
One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One Year Later: How COVID-19-Related Hacking Attempts have Affected Industrial Cybersecurity Risks

One year has passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects have been transformative for hundreds of companies in the industrial automation space.


Honeywell and Embraer Team Up to Improve Maintenance Efficiency of E1 and E2 Passenger Jets

Honeywell and Embraer Team Up to Improve Maintenance Efficiency of E1 and E2 Passenger Jets

Embraer will install the Honeywell Aircraft Data Gateway 400 (ADG-400) on their E2-series passenger jets and the companies plan to retrofit the E1-series.


News Mar 12, 2021 by Seth Price
Engineers Collaborate to Create Control and Robotic Solutions with DARPA SubT Challenge

Engineers Collaborate to Create Control and Robotic Solutions with DARPA SubT Challenge

What is DARPA's SubT challenge and how is it inspiring new robotic and control solutions in disaster relief efforts?


News Mar 08, 2021 by Seth Price