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How are Automation and IIoT Shaping Industry 4.0?

How are Automation and IIoT Shaping Industry 4.0?

Learn about how the first several industrial revolutions have led manufacturers to develop and adopt smarter, more advanced technology. What does the future of Industry 4.0 look like?


The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.


Universal Robots Promises Next-level Factory Automation with Latest Robot Arm

Universal Robots Promises Next-level Factory Automation with Latest Robot Arm

Universal Robots debuts their Ur10e robotic arm with an increased payload handling up to 12.5 Kg or 27 lbs. 


News Jun 04, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox Imaging announced the Matrox Iris GTX model edge IoT devices offering performance for a compact all-in-one vision system.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Tips for Selecting a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Tips for Selecting a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Learn about the specific considerations to make when selecting the appropriate warehouse control system for your automation process.


Johnson Controls and DigiCert Partner to Bring Secure Connectivity to Smart Building Solutions

Johnson Controls and DigiCert Partner to Bring Secure Connectivity to Smart Building Solutions

Johnson Controls and DigiCert partner to improve security and push forward the digital transformation of smart buildings with a public key infrastructure (PKI).


News Jun 03, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Designs Latest Device to Bridge Gap Between General Purpose and Heavy-Duty Motors

ABB Designs Latest Device to Bridge Gap Between General Purpose and Heavy-Duty Motors

ABB has expanded its motor line with the addition of the Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT Motor.


Types of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Types of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Learn about the different classes of automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) based on product and motion types.


Emerson’s Edge Platform Delivers Scalability and Open-Source Connectivity

Emerson’s Edge Platform Delivers Scalability and Open-Source Connectivity

Emerson releases its PACEdge industrial edge platform and PACSystems RXi2-BP edge computer to digitally enhance manufacturing data processing.


News Jun 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
NIST Develops Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) to Automate Control Tasks

NIST Develops Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) to Automate Control Tasks

NIST has been working with industry leaders to develop an open, standardized framework to help document, assess, and maintain security controls.


News Jun 02, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
RTI Announces Update of Software Framework for Commercial Autonomous Systems

RTI Announces Update of Software Framework for Commercial Autonomous Systems

Real-Time Innovations (RTI) has recently announced an upgrade of its software framework RTI Connext.


Mitsubishi Electric’s Latest Robot Cell Aims to Create Flexible Machine Tending

Mitsubishi Electric’s Latest Robot Cell Aims to Create Flexible Machine Tending

Their latest addition to their lineup of robotic automation is called the LoadMate Plus, equipped to help engineers with machine tending operations.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW announced the release of advanced rotary/click control knobs for use on potentiometers and rotary encoders.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Essential Components of a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Essential Components of a Warehouse Control System (WCS)

Learn about warehouse control systems and some of the industrial equipment used to control the distribution of goods through the warehouse or facility.


Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Unpacked

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Unpacked

Learn what an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is and how the technology has advanced over the years.


Exyn Technologies Achieves New Heights in Drone Autonomy for Industrial Applications

Exyn Technologies Achieves New Heights in Drone Autonomy for Industrial Applications

Exyn Technologies recently achieved the next benchmark in autonomous drone flight for industrial drone technology.


News May 29, 2021 by Seth Price
What’s the Difference Between a Warehouse Management System and a Warehouse Control System?

What’s the Difference Between a Warehouse Management System and a Warehouse Control System?

Learn about warehouse management systems and warehouse control systems and the different features of each one.


Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic brings engineers the new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors.


News May 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Asset optimization software company, AspenTech, has announced the expansion of its industrial artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio.


Siemens Brings Google Cloud’s AI-based Solutions Aboard its Industrial Edge Digital Enterprise

Siemens Brings Google Cloud’s AI-based Solutions Aboard its Industrial Edge Digital Enterprise

Siemens and Google Cloud joined forces in order to bring together a wealth of knowledge for the improvement of scalable AI deployment in manufacturing.


News May 27, 2021 by Damond Goodwin