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ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB has begun the expansion to its North American robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its commitment to the Americas market and accelerating the development of the "next generation" of robots.


News Mar 23, 2023 by Seth Price
5 Best Reliability Techniques For Analyzing Fault Tolerance

5 Best Reliability Techniques For Analyzing Fault Tolerance

Faults and failures are an unavoidable part of any system, but it is important to reduce downtime risks by mitigating failures and designing fault tolerance into critical system elements.


Simplifying Palletizing With a PLC-based Collaborative Robot Solution

Simplifying Palletizing With a PLC-based Collaborative Robot Solution

OMRON Automation now offers a PLC function block-based cobot palletizing solution that aims to help machine operators speed up deployment and boost productivity in manufacturing environments.


News Mar 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Opinion: Where Are the New Automotive Workers?

Opinion: Where Are the New Automotive Workers?

The results from the Global ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey highlight the struggles of the automotive industry to find skilled workers. Is it the fault of foreign manufacturing and education?


News Mar 22, 2023 by Seth Price
Introduction to Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) Numbers in Instrumentation and Control

Introduction to Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) Numbers in Instrumentation and Control

This article discusses the somewhat outdated yet occasionally encountered binary-coded decimal (BCD) number system and its use in instrumentation and control system displays.


 Rugged and Intelligent Sensing: Inductive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Capabilities

Rugged and Intelligent Sensing: Inductive Proximity Sensors with IO-Link Capabilities

Carlo Gavazzi has released a new family of full-metal inductive proximity sensors with an IP69K rating and standard IO-Link capabilities to suit any automation application.


News Mar 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Honeywell Seeks to Close Interoperability Gap with Expanded Robotic and Automation Solutions

Honeywell Seeks to Close Interoperability Gap with Expanded Robotic and Automation Solutions

Honeywell has unveiled the expansion of its latest hardware and software solutions to help bridge the automation interoperability gap, demoing their new solutions at ProMat 2023 in Chicago.


News Mar 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Understanding Thermal and Pressure Safety Valves for Fluid Flow Systems

Understanding Thermal and Pressure Safety Valves for Fluid Flow Systems

Safety is a concern in any system containing potential energy, whether electrical, chemical, or fluid. Each has methods of protection, and for fluid systems, certain shutoff valves are used in situations when excess pressure can be a problem.


Rockwell Automation’s Investment Brings Industrial OS to Logix Controllers

Rockwell Automation’s Investment Brings Industrial OS to Logix Controllers

Rockwell Automation has invested in READY Robotics with the goal of reducing the complexity of PLC programming by linking an intuitive, easy-to-use interface to its Logix brand of PLC controllers and software.


News Mar 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Field-oriented Control (Vector Control) for Brushless DC Motors

Field-oriented Control (Vector Control) for Brushless DC Motors

Field-oriented control (FOC), also called vector control, can control 3-phase alternating current motors and brushless DC motors. Read more to learn its advantages, how it works, and its best applications.


Women in Engineering: Organizations and Influential Figures

Women in Engineering: Organizations and Influential Figures

Let’s explore the challenges facing women in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering, the organizations supporting these women, and some modern-day, influential role models.


News Mar 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Introduction to Industrial Sensors

Introduction to Industrial Sensors

Industrial sensors can be found in nearly every modern industrial process, regardless of complexity. Learn the history, evolution, and variety of sensors that make manufacturing the modern marvel we see today.


ABB Adds IEC Frame Options to Award-winning Family of Motors

ABB Adds IEC Frame Options to Award-winning Family of Motors

ABB has expanded its line of Baldor-Reliance EC Titanium motors designed for HVAC and pumping systems to include IEC frame types, making the award-winning product lineup even more flexible for customer applications.


News Mar 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
AVEVA to Transition to a Subscription Model for Industrial Software

AVEVA to Transition to a Subscription Model for Industrial Software

AVEVA has begun a portfolio-wide transition to a subscription model, expecting 80% of clients to be switched over by 2025. With the transition, clients can expect to see quicker ROI, reduced costs, and the latest in software.


News Mar 16, 2023 by Seth Price
Inrush Current: Why Is Motor Startup Current So High?

Inrush Current: Why Is Motor Startup Current So High?

Motors consume the highest current during startup—this is a well-known fact. But logically, the slowest speed should relate to the lowest power consumption. Why, then, is inrush current so high for motors?


Cognex Elevates Machine Vision with AI-driven Edge Technology

Cognex Elevates Machine Vision with AI-driven Edge Technology

Cognex has released its latest in machine vision, the In-Sight 2800 Detector, with artificial intelligence on an edge device, cutting out the need for expensive networking and computing hardware.


News Mar 15, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Control Automation Day 2023: What You Missed (But Can Still Watch On Demand)

Control Automation Day 2023: What You Missed (But Can Still Watch On Demand)

Control Automation Day 2023 may be over, but there is still time to access all of our great content! Be sure to check out our presentations on demand and stop by our virtual booths.


News Mar 15, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Faster Computing in a Smaller IPC: The Helix 401

Faster Computing in a Smaller IPC: The Helix 401

Industrial computing leader OnLogic sets the stage for more reliable data processing at the edge with the new Helix 401 IPC with expanded I/O and faster CPU/GPU capabilities, all in a rugged, fanless enclosure.


News Mar 14, 2023 by David Peterson
Motor Control for Industrial and IoT Applications

Motor Control for Industrial and IoT Applications

Complex systems and processes across factory and building automation applications require motor control solutions that are efficient, reliable, and secure. These systems must maintain a high level of accuracy and reliability in the most rugged environments. Read more to learn about NXP's offerings.


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Securing Industrial IoT

Securing Industrial IoT

Industrial IoT (IIoT) is transforming the way industries operate. At its core, data is acquired, analyzed, and turned into actionable insights to solve problems for faster decisions. But IIoT devices and infrastructure can become high-value cyber targets; a compromise could lead to financial, safety, and even environmental threats. Read below to learn more.


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