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What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa implement to help him streamline his manufacturing operations this Christmas season?


News Dec 25, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Logitrans have announced a collaborative effort to build an autonomous pallet jack.


News Dec 24, 2021 by Seth Price
MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

Learn about MIT’s latest robot manipulation technique and how engineers could use it in industrial manufacturing operations.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell and Cytiva work together to digitally create a new standardized manufacturing platform.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Developing Totalizer Function (Flow Totalizer) on a PLC

Developing Totalizer Function (Flow Totalizer) on a PLC

Converting from flow rate measurements into total flow over a period of time requires the use of a flow totalizer. Flow totalizing can be done with a standalone device or with a PLC mathematical algorithm.


How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

Learn about companies like Xometry, Berkshire Grey, and Kroger and how they are pushing automation into their fulfillment operations.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and allow operators to detect water leaks quickly.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Introduction to Photoelectric Sensors

Sensing objects is a tricky business because of the many variables in light, surface texture, distance, color, and other factors. Learn how a photo sensor works!


SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

Learn about SCHUNK’s CoLabs and how they could help engineers gain hands-on training experience with robots and grippers.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON Launches New Condition Monitoring Device Built With Predictive Maintenance to Support Measuring Tasks

OMRON debuted its new insulation resistance monitoring device, K7TM, designed for engineers to measure equipment in automotive and semiconductor manufacturing.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Control Considerations for Plastic Injection Molding

Control Considerations for Plastic Injection Molding

Do you know how the injection molding process works? Learn the basics as well as control processes to consider.


Collaborative Robot Technology & Basic Programming

Collaborative Robot Technology & Basic Programming

In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of collaborative robots, in terms of safety and their unique technology.


Eaton Joins Forces With Tenable to Address OT/IT Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

Eaton Joins Forces With Tenable to Address OT/IT Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

How are Eaton and Tenable bridging the gap between IT and OT?


News Dec 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

Built on their current digital suite, iBASEt now offers a model-based enterprise to help enable digital transformation.


Porsche Transitions Toward Better Connectivity in Smart Factories by Launching a 5G Research Network with Ericsson

Porsche Transitions Toward Better Connectivity in Smart Factories by Launching a 5G Research Network with Ericsson

Together with Ericsson, Porsche launches the 5G Research Network at its Leipzig factory to transform manufacturing operations through advanced communications.


News Dec 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Implement the Data Science Lifecycle: Computer Vision

How to Implement the Data Science Lifecycle: Computer Vision

This article reviews how to implement the data science lifecycle CRISP-DM model phases into industrial computer vision.


Eureka Robotics Partners with DENSO and NTU to Develop Software That Gives Industrial Robots ‘Human Touch’

Eureka Robotics Partners with DENSO and NTU to Develop Software That Gives Industrial Robots ‘Human Touch’

Eureka Robotics, a tech spin-off company from Nanyang Technological University recently developed Dynamis, allowing industrial robots to feel sensory sensations similar to human hands.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Pleora eBUS Edge Aims to Simplify Sensor Design for Advanced Inspection

Pleora eBUS Edge Aims to Simplify Sensor Design for Advanced Inspection

Pleora releases a new software integration solution in hopes of simplifying the deployment of inspection systems for robotics, automotive, IIoT, and aerospace industries.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Types of Instrumentation Used in Wastewater Treatment Facilities

Types of Instrumentation Used in Wastewater Treatment Facilities

What types of instrumentation are used in wastewater treatment plants? Let’s review the instrumentation and how treatment plants stand out from other industrial facilities.


Pilz Creates a Digital Showroom to Virtually Experience Automation and Promote New Components for Machine Safety

Pilz Creates a Digital Showroom to Virtually Experience Automation and Promote New Components for Machine Safety

Pilz virtual showroom is set to display automation systems to allow vendors to showcase their latest automation and control components.


News Dec 16, 2021 by Seth Price