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Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.

October 14, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

SCHUNK Releases New Products and Hits the Road to Demonstrate Automated Robotic Solutions

SCHUNK recently released new devices for machine tooling and is now demonstrating these solutions in five countries to target plant managers, automation experts, and production staff.

October 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

ROEQ Boosts AMR Payloads and Lifting Capabilities

The current labor shortage, along with tedious, repetitive tasks make it difficult to find warehousing employees. ROEQ and MiR aim to help by increasing robotic payload and lifting capacities.

October 08, 2021 by Aline Dias

Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

How can this sensor make automation applications safer?

October 07, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

ABB Introduces Latest SCARA Robot for High-precision Assembly Tasks

What is a SCARA robot and how did ABB design this new robot with enhanced control capabilities?

October 06, 2021 by Gunner Scott

HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

What are rotary encoders, and how can they be a critical component in industrial applications? 

October 06, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

NEMA Debuts New Resources for Best Practices in Supply Chain Management

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has come up with a guideline for supply chain best practices for electrical equipment and products.

October 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.

September 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.

September 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.

September 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

AVEVA Addresses the Skills Gap in Industrial Automation with New Cloud-based Learning Platform

How is AVEVA helping engineers close the skills gap through this new platform?

September 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

GEA’s New Valve Control Tops Aim to Enhance Operational Safety

Food processing technology supplier GEA has released a new generation valve control top model to enhance control operations in industrial environments.

September 13, 2021 by Alessandro Mascellino

Recent Metal and Steel Manufacturing Innovations Aim to Advance Processing

While steel manufacturing may seem like a mature, unchanging industry, recent advancements show that metallurgical technology is constantly advancing.

September 05, 2021 by Seth Price

Software Meets Security: Siemens Launches New Function Point Manager App

Siemens releases its new cloud-based Siprotec Function Point Manager app for rapid license file generation and expansion of protection device functionality.

September 03, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Allen-Bradley’s New Motor Control Cabinet Aims to Increase Worker Safety

What are some features of Allen-Bradley's new control cabinet and how is it designed to promote safety in industrial applications?

September 01, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich

The Latest Educational Programs in Industrial Automation and Manufacturing

What are some of the latest efforts in education to develop the next generation of control and automation engineers and address the skills gap?

August 24, 2021 by Damond Goodwin

Qualcomm Expands Drone Capabilities with “World’s First” 5G and AI-Enabled Drone Platform

Qualcomm debuts its latest Flight RB5 5G Platform and customizable drone reference design for applications in agriculture, infrastructure, and more.

August 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida

Nook’s Linear Actuators and Product Selection App Aim to Help Engineers With Motor Control

Linear motor manufacturer, Nook, recently expanded their latest line of explosion-proof actuators and developed a new web-based app for product selection. 

August 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell

Chip Shortage Causes Nissan Plant to Shutdown for Several Weeks

While the chip shortage and COVID-19 cases continue, how long will Nissan need to stop production at their manufacturing plant in Tennessee?

August 17, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw

SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

Starting as a spectral analysis project, DARPA’s SCOUT program now combs wellheads and petroleum processing facilities for methane detection.

August 13, 2021 by Seth Price