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To know if predictive maintenance is the right strategy, it might help to first recognize if it isn’t. Here are some…

To know if predictive maintenance is the right strategy, it might help to first recognize if it isn’t. Here are some indicators that your organization should improve before implementing predictive maintenance.

Memory for data is among the most pressing challenges to Industry 4.0. Given the evolving nature of Industry 4.0 and…

Memory for data is among the most pressing challenges to Industry 4.0. Given the evolving nature of Industry 4.0 and associated memory solutions, however, some memory-based trends are becoming apparent.

Nearly every electronic product depends on the unity of electrical components and PCBs with physical enclosures and…

Nearly every electronic product depends on the unity of electrical components and PCBs with physical enclosures and parts. Learn how Autodesk’s Fusion 360 offers a complete solution for electromechanical integration and design.

We'll run through the eight basic steps for implementing a predictive maintenance strategy in your business to improve…

We'll run through the eight basic steps for implementing a predictive maintenance strategy in your business to improve critical asset availability, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced revenues over time.

Controlling motors efficiently requires more than silicon. Accompanying development tools, standard algorithms, and…

Controlling motors efficiently requires more than silicon. Accompanying development tools, standard algorithms, and hardware evaluation kits can speed up the development process, thus reducing costs and time to market.

IIoT adoption increases productivity and efficiency while reducing costs in manufacturing. However, such systems often…

IIoT adoption increases productivity and efficiency while reducing costs in manufacturing. However, such systems often open up potential attack surfaces for malicious actors if not secured correctly. 

Learn about how a CMMS helps maintenance teams increase the quality of decisions and improve efficiency by providing…

Learn about how a CMMS helps maintenance teams increase the quality of decisions and improve efficiency by providing timely access to maintenance data that is current, accurate, and complete. 

LiDAR and SLAM enable AMRs and drones to effectively navigate dynamic industrial environments. The right selection of…

LiDAR and SLAM enable AMRs and drones to effectively navigate dynamic industrial environments. The right selection of high-power laser diodes is critical for accurate performance of LiDAR/SLAM systems

Industry 4.0 impacts all parts of the value chain, including logistics, which makes smart logistics a key aspect of…

Industry 4.0 impacts all parts of the value chain, including logistics, which makes smart logistics a key aspect of digital transformation. In this article, learn about the smart logistics cycle and selecting the right components for the tools needed.

Two major recognitions of Universal Robots’ education programs from the U.S. federal Advanced Robotics for…

Two major recognitions of Universal Robots’ education programs from the U.S. federal Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute (ARM) and the State of Ohio’s Department of Education pave the way for schools and industry to further leverage cobots, offering employability in robotics careers while upskilling existing workforce.

Universal Robots has reached a new milestone with 100 certified training centers worldwide. This comes following the…

Universal Robots has reached a new milestone with 100 certified training centers worldwide. This comes following the opening of a new center in Täby near Stockholm in Sweden, with other centers spread across 23 countries.

Understand the practical steps you might take to integrate artificial intelligence with your maintenance program and…

Understand the practical steps you might take to integrate artificial intelligence with your maintenance program and access the benefits of PdM.

Whether the application provides power to an advanced robotic arm for welding or the sensors used in remote condition…

Whether the application provides power to an advanced robotic arm for welding or the sensors used in remote condition monitoring, AC-DC converters are a critical design element. The ongoing demand for AC-DC converters has also led to engineering constraints and specifications that these power supply controls must meet.

This article discusses Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon SageMaker and AWS IoT Greengrass, and how their capabilities at…

This article discusses Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon SageMaker and AWS IoT Greengrass, and how their capabilities at the edge can impact machine learning use cases such as defect defection.

Learn how MTBF and MTTR differ as well as work together to create optimal machine availability at scale.

Learn how MTBF and MTTR differ as well as work together to create optimal machine availability at scale.

DIN is a widely-known standard for connectors and enclosures. Let’s break down the most common DIN connectors for…

DIN is a widely-known standard for connectors and enclosures. Let’s break down the most common DIN connectors for solenoid valves and their circuit functions.

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better…

Struggling to find the best ways to utilize real-time production data? This article reviews six steps to achieve better manufacturing results.

Building automation systems run commercial offices and factories. These systems have subsystems, broken into even smaller…

Building automation systems run commercial offices and factories. These systems have subsystems, broken into even smaller parts. All of these parts need power. This article will review the parts of a building automation system and its power needs.

Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?

Real-time data is a must for OT systems in a facility. What does real-time data look like in modern industrial applications?

Industrial energy systems are imperative for continuous manufacturing production and should be maintained to ensure…

Industrial energy systems are imperative for continuous manufacturing production and should be maintained to ensure efficiency. Learn how to maintain these systems and implement automation devices.