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Phoenix Contact Offers New High-Voltage DC/DC Converter

Phoenix Contact Offers New High-Voltage DC/DC Converter

Electrical engineering firm Phoenix Contact has released the TRIO 1500 V DC/DC converters for high-voltage applications.


Testia Develops Customizable Software Development Kit for Hardware Acquisition Systems

Testia Develops Customizable Software Development Kit for Hardware Acquisition Systems

Testia, an Airbus Company, provides operators with development kits that provide operators with direct control of its hardware acquisition systems.


News Dec 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
The Role of Carbon Fiber in 3D Printing

The Role of Carbon Fiber in 3D Printing

The following will look at key factors in manufacturing carbon fiber parts and how 3D printing could address some of the materials processing challenges.


Hyundai Motor Group Set to Acquire Robotics Company Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group Set to Acquire Robotics Company Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group and SoftBank acquire stakes in Boston Dynamics to further the development of robotics technologies. 


News Dec 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC released a new post-processor that has been optimized for 5-axis robotic motion.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Seth Price
Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Omron Partners with Nokia to Accelerate 5G Capabilities on Manufacturing Floor

Japanese electronics giant Omron partnered with Nokia to accelerate 5G solutions in industrial manufacturing applications.


Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker’s new PCH Network Portal with I/O and IO-Link master capabilities is designed for various industrial applications due to its multiple industrial Ethernet protocols.


News Dec 23, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Balluff Releases Industrial System with BVS Cockpit and Controller

Balluff Releases Industrial System with BVS Cockpit and Controller

Automation electronics manufacturer, Balluff, adds the GigE and USB3, two new industrial cameras to their portfolio.


What is Finite Element Analysis?

What is Finite Element Analysis?

This article provides an introduction to FEM/FEA and how it can be used in control systems and broader applications.


Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Recently, Baumer introduced its latest range of profile sensors with power over Ethernet (PoE).


News Dec 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK re-introduces its microScan3 family of safety laser scanners but with added Fail Safe over EtherCAT integration.


News Dec 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

Using Measurement While Drilling and Logging While Drilling in Automation

This article discusses measurement while drilling (MWD) and logging while drilling (LWD). Both techniques increase the efficiency and capability of directional drilling as well as the safety of the operators.


ABB Deploys Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Mill Digitalization in Norway

ABB Deploys Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for Mill Digitalization in Norway

Norway’s largest newsprint producer, Norske Skog Skogn, selected ABB to supply a comprehensive new digital platform for its newsprint mill.


Key Factors of Successful Innovation Centers in Manufacturing

Key Factors of Successful Innovation Centers in Manufacturing

This article will look at key factors in successful innovation centers and how they affect manufacturing. What resources are opening the door for the future of manufacturing?


ABB and Nüvü Develop Exoplanet Imaging Cameras for NASA Telescope

ABB and Nüvü Develop Exoplanet Imaging Cameras for NASA Telescope

ABB and Nüvü Camēras develop an imaging solution to help NASA identify Earth-like planets outside of our solar system.


News Dec 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

New Evaporator Controller from Danfoss Supports Industrial Refrigeration Applications

Danfoss announced its latest evaporator controller, the EKE 400 that supports various industrial refrigeration and defrost cycles.


News Dec 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Bosch Rexroth Builds Advanced Motion Simulation Systems for Autonomous Driving

Bosch Rexroth Builds Advanced Motion Simulation Systems for Autonomous Driving

Bosch Rexroth created two driving simulator systems to provide manufacturers with insights into the world of driverless vehicle transport.


News Dec 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
OMRON Releases a New Series of AC Servo Motors with Various Safety Modes

OMRON Releases a New Series of AC Servo Motors with Various Safety Modes

OMRON released its latest range of AC servo systems with enhanced automation and safety features.


News Dec 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
CISA Discovers Vulnerabilities in GE Healthcare Radiological Devices

CISA Discovers Vulnerabilities in GE Healthcare Radiological Devices

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) discovered a credentials issue affecting radiological devices in hospitals.


Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Common Issues and Solutions for Airflow Systems in Process Control

Familiarize yourself with possible causes of airflow and HVAC system issues and learn ways to mitigate the possibility of a system breakdown. Also, see how airflow issues can be solved with a first-person account.