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New EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN Controller from Maxon

New EPOS4 Micro 24/5 CAN Controller from Maxon

Maxon has launched a miniaturized version of its EPOS4 digital positioning controller.


News Feb 14, 2020 by Scott Huntington
Stäubli Unveiling New Food Processing Robots at ATX West and Other Shows in 2020

Stäubli Unveiling New Food Processing Robots at ATX West and Other Shows in 2020

Swiss industrial automation giant, Stäubli, has been making the rounds in 2020, unveiling the new additions to their HE line of food-safe industrial robots at ATX West and other shows.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Industrial robots have replaced many of the dangerous and repetitive tasks that workers have faced in manufacturing.


DENSO Tackles Cobots, Large Robotics, and “Entry” SCARA Robots at ATX 2020

DENSO Tackles Cobots, Large Robotics, and “Entry” SCARA Robots at ATX 2020

DENSO showcased three new big strides at ATX 2020.


News Feb 13, 2020 by Kate Smith
Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

The collaboration will focus on applying advanced AI and machine learning to automatically detect non-compliant behaviors in machinery used in industrial automation networks.


Schneeberger To Feature Linear Motion Products at ATX West

Schneeberger To Feature Linear Motion Products at ATX West

Schneeberger is highlighting its linear motion products for additive manufacturing applications and medical OEMs at ATX West this week. 


News Feb 12, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
FANUC Showcases Wide-ranging Line of Cobots at ATX West

FANUC Showcases Wide-ranging Line of Cobots at ATX West

This week at ATX West, FANUC showcased their new line of cobots through interactive demonstrations on the showroom floor. 


News Feb 12, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
Omron Displaying New Mobile Robot and Other Technology at ATX West 2020

Omron Displaying New Mobile Robot and Other Technology at ATX West 2020

Earlier this week, Omron Automation Americas announced an expansion of two of their most popular product lines: The LD mobile robot and the MicroHAWK series smart camera.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente
Bedrock Automation Announces Integrated Flow Measurement Systems for Oil and Gas Operations

Bedrock Automation Announces Integrated Flow Measurement Systems for Oil and Gas Operations

The new OSA + Flow platform from Bedrock provides scalability for PLC, DCS or RTU flow control for a number of places including oil and gas facilities.


News Feb 11, 2020 by Scott Huntington
Connecting Remote Input and Output Devices Using Computer Networking Technologies

Connecting Remote Input and Output Devices Using Computer Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows us to work with a machine center separately from the rest of the system, and drop the solution right in place.


Emerson Introduces New Gas Valve to Enhance Safety and Reliability of Combustion Systems

Emerson Introduces New Gas Valve to Enhance Safety and Reliability of Combustion Systems

Emerson recently announced the ASCO Series 158 Gas Valve and series 159 motorized actuator.


Design Strategies and Characteristics of Adaptive Machines

Design Strategies and Characteristics of Adaptive Machines

In this article, we take a look at adaptive machines and how they differ from traditional manufacturing techniques.


Common Uses of Force Control in a Robotic Cell

Common Uses of Force Control in a Robotic Cell

This article discusses force control in robots and how it can be applied in a few different ways.


Beckhoff Set to Bring New Automation Solutions to MODEX 2020

Beckhoff Set to Bring New Automation Solutions to MODEX 2020

Beckhoff Automation is planning to debut new automation solutions in a few weeks at MODEX 2020.


News Feb 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Using a Human-Machine Interface to Streamline Operations

Using a Human-Machine Interface to Streamline Operations

A human-machine interface is a valuable tool used to display key information and control your automated system with a panel that can be designed and programmed with flexibility.


Control and Automation Engineering Education Programs: Challenges and Opportunities

Control and Automation Engineering Education Programs: Challenges and Opportunities

In the formal education space, there seems to be a lack of programs readily available for control and automation engineers.


News Feb 06, 2020 by Natalie Gross
Startups Making Headway in the Industrial Automation Market

Startups Making Headway in the Industrial Automation Market

Taking a closer look at several startups in the industrial automation industry and how they are advancing their technology.


News Feb 05, 2020 by Shannon Cuthrell
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Nearly all industrial engineers have heard of a VFD. But what does VFD stand for, how do they work, and why would we prefer using a VFD to control motors for heavy loads?


Schneider Electric Announces New Power Quality Meter: The PowerLogic ION9000

Schneider Electric Announces New Power Quality Meter: The PowerLogic ION9000

Schneider Electric recently unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio of advanced power quality meters: the PowerLogic ION9000T.


Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?