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U.S. Government Aims to Protect Control Systems During a Peak Cyberattack Window

U.S. Government Aims to Protect Control Systems During a Peak Cyberattack Window

The U.S. government unveiled new plans to protect electric utilities, water districts, and other critical control systems from cyberattacks.


Industry Leaders Debut Latest Control and Automation Technology at Virtual Hannover Messe 2021

Industry Leaders Debut Latest Control and Automation Technology at Virtual Hannover Messe 2021

Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest trade shows, kicks off today. The event runs from April 12th through the 16th. 


News Apr 12, 2021 by Seth Price
How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

While drones are commonly used for imagery, videos, and inspections, advancements are being made in swarm technology that can make them useful for other industrial tasks.


News Apr 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
U.S. Department of Defense Awards Relativity Space New Launch Contract To Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

U.S. Department of Defense Awards Relativity Space New Launch Contract To Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

Relativity Space's entirely 3D-printed rocket, Terran 1, has met the DoD’s need for disruptive launch solutions to orbit.


News Apr 10, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

Growing IIoT Capabilities in the Healthcare and Medical Industries

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is becoming an accepted part of medicine and healthcare worldwide and is changing the ability to treat patients.


John Deer Expands Automated Farming Capabilities With Factory-installed Tractor and Planter Solution

John Deer Expands Automated Farming Capabilities With Factory-installed Tractor and Planter Solution

The company aims to expand its automated farming portfolio with new systems, sprayers, and tractor/planter solutions.


News Apr 09, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Ametek Acquires Three Companies in Hopes to Advance Control and Automation Solutions

Electronic instruments manufacturer Ametek has announced the acquisition of three companies this week to expand their control and automation portfolio.


Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot’s Electric Vacuum Gripper Helps Automate Palletizing Porous Materials

OnRobot announced its latest development in electric vacuum gripper technology, the VGP20.


News Apr 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) Protocol for Encoders

This article discusses some of the encoder types, signal types, and wiring needed for synchronous serial interface (SSI) protocol.


Honeywell and Syracuse University Partner to Develop Air Quality Technology

Honeywell and Syracuse University Partner to Develop Air Quality Technology

Honeywell and Syracuse University have teamed up to evaluate and improve indoor air quality technology and optimize energy usage.


News Apr 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
 Industry Experts Continue Utilizing Industrial Robot Technology to Fight COVID-19

Industry Experts Continue Utilizing Industrial Robot Technology to Fight COVID-19

As the industrial manufacturing sector enters the second year of fighting COVID-19, they have started employing a new ally, industrial robots.


News Apr 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Identifying Common Challenges in Warehouse Management Systems

Learn how to troubleshoot your warehouse management system with predictive and preventive maintenance techniques.


Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.


News Apr 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Selecting a Robotic Arm Solution for Industrial Robots

Start learning about robotic arm solution, kinematic chain and motion planning, in this first technical installment.


Automotive Manufacturing Delays Continue for Large Industry Leaders Due to Chip Shortage

Automotive Manufacturing Delays Continue for Large Industry Leaders Due to Chip Shortage

The global chip shortage and cold weather conditions in the U.S. stalls automobile production at facilities owned by Ford, Honda, and Toyota.


News Apr 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Renesas Factory Fire Destroys Various Machines and Halts Chip Production at More Than Ten Facilities

Renesas Factory Fire Destroys Various Machines and Halts Chip Production at More Than Ten Facilities

Recently, Renesas experienced a fire in their Naka semiconductor factory in Hitachinaka, Japan.


News Apr 05, 2021 by Seth Price
OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

OnRobot’s MG10 is a Magnetic Gripper for Automotive and Aerospace Applications

As part of its One-System Solution, OnRobot launched the MG10 magnetic gripper for pick-and-place or machine tending capabilities.


News Apr 04, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI Aims to Speed Up Machine Tending Processes and Material Handling With New Robotic Tools

ATI released the QC-7 Robotic Tool Changer, designed to speed up machining, material handling, and machine tending operations across multiple platforms.


News Apr 03, 2021 by Seth Price
Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Comparing Electrical and Mechanical Motor Soft-start Methods

Learn about the different types of electrical and mechanical soft-start methods as well as devices to use for each method.