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Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

Pilz Launches New Controllers to Promote Safe Motion Monitoring

What is safe motion monitoring and why is it important to protect your machine?


News Aug 16, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Pro-face by Schneider Releases Latest HMIs and Industrial PC Components

Pro-face by Schneider Releases Latest HMIs and Industrial PC Components

How are industry leaders designing HMIs and other control components to survive harsh industrial environments?


News Aug 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

Amid continuous cyber threats and ransomware, it is imperative that critical infrastructure data is kept safe. MOXA’s newest router has integrated DPI and VPN to help keep data secure.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
TeamViewer Pushes Further Into Factory Wearables and Augmented Reality Technology

TeamViewer Pushes Further Into Factory Wearables and Augmented Reality Technology

How can advanced AR technology improve processes on the factory floor?


Introduction to Fuel Cell HIL Simulation

Introduction to Fuel Cell HIL Simulation

Fuel cell use is picking up in manufacturing and industrial automation. But what is a fuel cell, how is it different from traditional power sources, and what are some common hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation options?


SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

SCOUT’s Monitoring Solutions are Designed to Detect Leaks in Oil and Gas Operations

Starting as a spectral analysis project, DARPA’s SCOUT program now combs wellheads and petroleum processing facilities for methane detection.


News Aug 13, 2021 by Seth Price
Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech expands its motion control and surface metrology offerings with the launch of its partner company, Peak Metrology.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

The Role of Servo Drives in a Motion Control System

Servo drives and motors act as the brain and hands of motion control, but they need various tuning and programming to properly work within a control system.


Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) joined University of Maryland to create the first "fully autonomous" excavator system.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

New Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Traditional Vision Systems and Deep Learning

Cognex released their latest VisionPro software, designed to help engineers identify and fix pain points in their vision system applications.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Types of Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms for Modeling and Controlling Fluid Dynamics

Types of Machine Learning (ML) Algorithms for Modeling and Controlling Fluid Dynamics

Fluid flow and control are often used in the wastewater, food and beverage, and chemical industries. Which types of machine learning (ML) algorithms are best suited for fluid dynamics?


WENZEL Aims to Provide Enhanced Traceability Through Optical Gear Measuring Technology

WENZEL Aims to Provide Enhanced Traceability Through Optical Gear Measuring Technology

The new WENZEL GT gear testers use both tactile and optical metrology tools to provide more traceable measurements for a wide range of gear sizes and types.


News Aug 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Latest Industry Events Set to Highlight Factory Automation, Robotics, and More

Latest Industry Events Set to Highlight Factory Automation, Robotics, and More

More shows are switching to the hybrid model, allowing both in-person and virtual options for upcoming events. Are you attending in-person trade shows and conferences?


News Aug 10, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Huffman Coding for Data Compression

Learn the steps of Huffman coding, a simple and effective lossless data compression algorithm.


Cause of Chemical Plant Explosion in Germany Still Unknown

Cause of Chemical Plant Explosion in Germany Still Unknown

Recently in the Leverkusen area of Germany, an explosion and fire struck the chemical plant, Chempark, leaving in its wake several fatalities and many injured.


News Aug 09, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?


The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The Biden Administration recently released a new statement providing updates regarding its national plan to secure critical infrastructure control systems.


ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB plans to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to provide a complete autonomous mobile robot portfolio to its customers and expand sales globally.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

Comau and Siemens Partner to Expand Robotic Programming Efforts in Automotive Industry and Beyond

How are these companies combining Siemens ecosystem with Coamu's robot technology to make robotic programming easier?


News Aug 07, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Seth Price