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ABB Announces Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions at CIIF Event

ABB Announces Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions at CIIF Event

Industrial automation giant, ABB, unveiled a new series of solutions for intelligent manufacturing and healthcare recently.


The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

The Purpose of NPN Sensors in Control Systems

A typical control system uses PNP sensors and tends to be easier to visualize. For opposite polarity systems, the NPN sensor is the only compatible sensor type. Learn more about NPN sensors, including characteristics and uses.


Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

Transforming the Industry: NVIDIA to Acquire Arm and Generate AI-Based Technologies

NVIDIA is set to acquire Arm Limited and together endeavor to drive the growth of AI technologies in the industrial sector and beyond.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens announced the release of Enlightened Safe, an application that facilitates tracking employees who may have been in contact with an infected individual at their workplace.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.


YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

YuMi Celebrates 5 Years as Collaborative Robots Reach New Industries

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.


News Sep 17, 2020 by Leah Scully
Understanding Different IP Enclosure Ratings

Understanding Different IP Enclosure Ratings

This article will provide an overview of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, IEC standard 60529, sometimes referred to as International Protection code.


 Global Controls Incorporates Honeywell Technologies Into Heat Treatment Solutions

Global Controls Incorporates Honeywell Technologies Into Heat Treatment Solutions

Heating system company, Global Control, will incorporate Honeywell controllers and other components into its cutting-edge heat treatment solutions.


Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Provides Free Access to ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater Tools

Rockwell Automation released updates for its free updater tools to provide central visibility and useful software and firmware management.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

The flight-critical engine part is an FAA certified #4/5 bearing housing for an ATF3-6 turbine engine.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Methods for Power Supply Troubleshooting

Methods for Power Supply Troubleshooting

Whether using an industrial DIN-rail power supply or a linear supply for an audio application, these devices have the potential to fail. Although there can be several reasons, there are a few simple (and some not-so-simple) methods of testing a power supply for proper functionality.


ABB Continues to Support Mining Industry Through Software Solutions and Training

ABB Continues to Support Mining Industry Through Software Solutions and Training

ABB aims to help mining processes in South Africa for Anglo American Technical Solutions with the Ability System 800xA.


News Sep 14, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Perform a Factory Acceptance Test

How to Perform a Factory Acceptance Test

Learn about factory acceptance tests (FATs), including how the tests are created, where they are performed, and the responsibilities for both the buyer and manufacturer of the equipment.


3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent Opens Beta Program for New Software to Advance Logistics in Manufacturing

3Diligent announced its new ProdEx and Shopsight software to help aid logistics issues in the manufacturing industry due to COVID-19 and to advance the industry. 


News Sep 12, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Learn about orifice plates and specifically how to size orifice plates for flow measurements and the different flow rates associated with them.


Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa Moves Towards HVAC and Building Automation of the Future With Latest Release

Yaskawa America released a new family of variable speed drivers and packages.


ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence released a series of laser profilers intended for high-resolution inline measurements, including six controllers for different applications.


The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

Claroty released a new report showing more than 70% of industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half (1H) of 2020 can be exploited remotely.