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Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff’s IO-Link Interface Adds Flexibility and Control to New Capacitive Smart Sensor

Balluff recently expanded their line capacitive sensors to include block-style smart sensors with the IO-link interface.


News Aug 11, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Reader Question: Are You a Mechanical Engineer Who Needs to Learn Robotic Programming Skills?

Reader Question: Are You a Mechanical Engineer Who Needs to Learn Robotic Programming Skills?

How can new software and learning resources help you to become more proficient in programming robots?


News Aug 11, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

What is Model Predictive Control (MPC)?

This article discusses the applications and uses of model predictive control.


Ansys Launches Simulation-Driven Design Tool for Next-Generation Capabilities

Ansys Launches Simulation-Driven Design Tool for Next-Generation Capabilities

Ansys, a 3D design and simulation developer has launched a new instant simulation study tool to help accelerate design iterations.


News Aug 09, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Fetch Robotics Introduces New Disinfecting Autonomous Mobile Robots for Manufacturing

Fetch Robotics Introduces New Disinfecting Autonomous Mobile Robots for Manufacturing

Fetch brings quick and efficient pathogen disinfection with automated mobile robots Breezy One and SmartGaurdUV.


News Aug 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Going Gray: A New HMI Standard

Some standards for HMIs recommend monochromatic schemes for clarity. How can you help operators cope with a new HMI standard after many years of operating without one?


Gecko Robotics Partners with Fictiv to Optimize Development in Robotic Inspections

Gecko Robotics Partners with Fictiv to Optimize Development in Robotic Inspections

Gecko Robotics dives into a partnership with Fictiv to ensure the reliable and fast fabrication of parts using its platform technology.


News Aug 07, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
New Modular OT Cybersecurity Solution From PAS Supports Digitization

New Modular OT Cybersecurity Solution From PAS Supports Digitization

PAS Global recently released version 7.0 of its OT cybersecurity solution, Cyber Integrity.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Industrial control and monitoring equipment company Red Lion Controls announced an upgrade to its FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform recently.


Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

As digital twinning technology continues to advance, industry leaders are stepping up their innovation efforts to bring together the physical and virtual world.


Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Corporation announced its new 3D-A1000 Item Detection System this week.


Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM and HP Broaden Industrial Partnership to Advance Digital Manufacturing

Forward AM, a 3D print solution company developed by BASF, a material science company has partnered with HP to advance digital manufacturing to change and accelerate industries.


News Aug 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.


Gates Introduces New Hydraulics Solution With Its Universal Mobile App

Gates Introduces New Hydraulics Solution With Its Universal Mobile App

Gates has expanded its portfolio of hydraulics solutions with the universal eCrimp mobile app.


News Aug 03, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.


Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Robotics startup, Dexterity, releases a new series of full-stack, hardware-agnostic robotic systems for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications.


Volkswagen Opens Industrial Cloud Platform to Amazon Web Services and Other Manufacturing Companies

Volkswagen Opens Industrial Cloud Platform to Amazon Web Services and Other Manufacturing Companies

Volkswagen and Amazon Web Services extend the Volkswagen Industrial Cloud Network to include more companies for optimizing software development and business growth.


News Jul 30, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron announced the release of a new series of mobile robots built for manufacturing and automotive needs.