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Heliogen Applies Solar Power Using Control Technologies to Increase Efficiency in Manufacturing

Heliogen is using concentrated solar power by improving its efficiency through the use of new computer vision, sensing, and control technologies.

July 07, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Automation and AI: Reshaping the Construction Industry

One of the most significant contributions of robotics and automation has been in the field of construction and infrastructure development.

June 22, 2020 by Akshay Kumar

FDT Group Advances Digital Transformation With FDT 3.0 Standard and Toolkits

The FDT group brings renovation to automation architectures for businesses worldwide through its new FDT-based IIoT technology.

June 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.

June 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.

May 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.

May 08, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.

May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Yokogawa Set to Provide Field Instruments and Control Systems for Gas-fired Power Plant

Yokogawa recently won an order to provide its state-of-the-art controls system, as well as field instruments, to an all-new gas-fired power plant in Turkmenistan. 

April 23, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez

ifm electronic Unveils New RFID System for Long-Distance Applications With Fieldbus Compatibility

ifm Electronic has released a new family of radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems designed for long-distance applications.

April 21, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

HARTING America Provides New Single Pair Ethernet Technology

What does this technology offer and what advantages does it have over standard Ethernet?

April 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Emerson Expands Hydropower Offerings With More Renewable Energy Capabilities

Emerson Electric has announced the acquisition of hydropower firm American Governor.

April 07, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Industry Leaders Offer a Helping Hand During COVID-19 Crisis

GE Digital, Honeywell and Emerson Automation do their part to combat the spread of COVID-19, protecting their employees and supporting industrial and healthcare communities.

March 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

How do you choose a wireless communication terminal and what features are the most important?

March 18, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Brand New Three-Phase Energy-Efficient Electric Motors

What are universal motors and why would you choose one over a standard motor?

March 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

New Actuator Control Panel Designed for Hazardous Conditions

Rotork recently announced its all-new local controls station for actuators and general flow control. 

March 16, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez

AutoGuide Launches 15,000-Pound Payload Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger

Robotics solutions company, AutoGuide, just launched its highest payload autonomous mobile robot tugger, the company revealed this week.

March 12, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

New AOV-10 Orbital Sander for Robots Released by ATI Industrial Automation

This week ATI Industrial Automation announced its latest robotic addition, an orbital sander.

February 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

CES 2020 Touches on Cobots, Smart Factories, and the Idea that the Fourth Industrial Revolution Won’t Revolve Around Factories

The Consumer Electronics Show is geared towards product designers and tech enthusiasts—but it may be worth a quick look for automation experts, too.

January 07, 2020 by Kate Smith

Honeywell’s ControlEdge PLC Nabs exida Award for Security

Last year, Honeywell introduced the newest version of its ControlEdge PLC. This year, the device is recognized by exida for its security.

December 12, 2019 by Kate Smith

GridEx Brings Power Grid Cybersecurity into Practice

GridEx is a conference aimed towards uptraining security experts and assessing threats facing core infrastructure processes.

December 02, 2019 by Robin Mitchell