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Softing introduces a new OPC UA-based OT/IT integration solution with MQTT connection, the edgeAggregator, for…

Softing introduces a new OPC UA-based OT/IT integration solution with MQTT connection, the edgeAggregator, for applications in cloud and edge computing to manage complex system architecture.

Learn about the four IIoT architecture layers: perception, network, processing, and application, and how  these layers…

Learn about the four IIoT architecture layers: perception, network, processing, and application, and how  these layers are necessary to implement IIoT in an industrial setting to benefit varying processes.

Bosch Rexroth’s user-feedback driven redesign of their ACTIVE Cockpit software increases productivity and reduces the…

Bosch Rexroth’s user-feedback driven redesign of their ACTIVE Cockpit software increases productivity and reduces the time required for process optimization for friendlier use in manufacturing.

Take a look at these six different robots and how they are helping to increase the safety of workers by taking on…

Take a look at these six different robots and how they are helping to increase the safety of workers by taking on hazardous and unsafe tasks, including ensuring environmental health and recycling electrical waste.

Learn how to take advantage of the powerful AOI feature that comes standard in Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs using…

Learn how to take advantage of the powerful AOI feature that comes standard in Allen-Bradley / Rockwell PLCs using RSLogix 5000 and Studio 5000 Software.

ABB looks to expand its lineup of motors with its acquisition of Siemens' Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business, a move that…

ABB looks to expand its lineup of motors with its acquisition of Siemens' Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business, a move that ABB hopes will benefit the two parties by bringing the Siemens' portfolio to its full potential.

Robots are no longer unanimously just "robots"—there are specific tasks and functionality of each kind. Learn about the…

Robots are no longer unanimously just "robots"—there are specific tasks and functionality of each kind. Learn about the technology differences between fixed-location robots and mobile robots and why no one robot is like another.

Audi reinvigorates its production process with modular assembly and virtual reality technologies to enable greater…

Audi reinvigorates its production process with modular assembly and virtual reality technologies to enable greater production flexibility and control in product development. 

There are many considerations when selecting a thermocouple type. In this article, we look at the advantages, and…

There are many considerations when selecting a thermocouple type. In this article, we look at the advantages, and limitations, of the eight standard thermocouples and various installation considerations.

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics,…

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics, speeding up industrial gluing operations and reducing waste and cleanup downtime.

B&R is a control system manufacturer less heard of than some of its bigger competitors, Rockwell and Siemens, however…

B&R is a control system manufacturer less heard of than some of its bigger competitors, Rockwell and Siemens, however their PLCs, lineup of motors, and product offerings with Automation Studio make B&R a leader in industrial innovation.

Rockwell Automation releases two new cost-effective, small form-factor photoelectric sensors that take advantage of…

Rockwell Automation releases two new cost-effective, small form-factor photoelectric sensors that take advantage of visible and infrared spectrums for use in material handling, packing, and assembly operations. 

Software distribution models have historically been on premises, however, as industry has become more digital,…

Software distribution models have historically been on premises, however, as industry has become more digital, cloud-based solutions have become increasingly popular, including SaaS and its variants, IaaS and PaaS.  

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to…

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to exhibit its latest innovations in robotics and automation for industry.

Ladder logic and structured text language are fairly common yet visually different. How do you choose the best PLC…

Ladder logic and structured text language are fairly common yet visually different. How do you choose the best PLC language for your automation application?

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on…

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on customers to select individual components for the creation of a custom motion system.

Any machine can become a source of elevated temperature, even under regular operation. We cannot assume that temperature…

Any machine can become a source of elevated temperature, even under regular operation. We cannot assume that temperature problems occur only based on climate conditions, and mitigation steps must be employed.

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to…

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to visually and audibly alert operators of machine conditions in a more accurate manner.

When selecting the right module for the right load, be sure to understand how the load resistance will affect the voltage…

When selecting the right module for the right load, be sure to understand how the load resistance will affect the voltage and current of the output module terminals.