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Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

Designing and Planning Existing Control System Upgrades

After understanding how to select the right control system, learn how to design and plan control system retrofits.


Siemens and Merck KGaA Partner to Boost Machine-to-Machine Trust in Industrial Value Chains

Siemens and Merck KGaA Partner to Boost Machine-to-Machine Trust in Industrial Value Chains

Siemens recently entered a new partnership with Merck KGaA to machine and blockchain solutions for industrial automation.


Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Calculating the Speed of a Conveyor System

Different conveyance systems have different ways to calculate speed. Let’s dive into these systems, their speed, and some determining factors.


NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST awards funding to five universities to create educational content on standards for industrial manufacturing, robotic applications, engineering, and IIoT tools.


News Nov 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Control Robotic Transfer Systems with Laser Distance Sensors

How to Control Robotic Transfer Systems with Laser Distance Sensors

Let’s take a closer look at retrofitting T-cart control with newer technology, such as using laser distance sensors versus limit switches.


Latest Controller From Danfoss Integrates an Autonomous Control Library for Increased Precision and Level 3 Autonomy

Latest Controller From Danfoss Integrates an Autonomous Control Library for Increased Precision and Level 3 Autonomy

Danfoss has recently released the Plus+1 XM100 Controller, the first of a new line of controllers specifically designed for rugged, off-road use.


News Nov 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Latest Acquisitions and Partnerships Hope to Expand Supply Chain Capabilities in Industrial Sectors

Latest Acquisitions and Partnerships Hope to Expand Supply Chain Capabilities in Industrial Sectors

Several industrial automation companies, including Rockwell and iBASEt, recently unveiled new partnerships and acquisitions to drive innovation in industrial automation.


Using DC/DC Converters for Industrial Automation

Using DC/DC Converters for Industrial Automation

Learn the basics of DC/DC converters and their uses in industrial automation.


What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

What Makes a Smart Conveyor System “Smart”?

With the adoption of digital transformation and industry 4.0, conveyors are becoming smarter. This article examines smart conveyor systems and what makes them “smart.”


Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.


Mitsubishi Electric Launches Diamondworks! Training Program to Help Close the Skills Gap

Mitsubishi Electric Launches Diamondworks! Training Program to Help Close the Skills Gap

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. launches its new Workforce Development Program called Diamondworks! that aims to develop manufacturing talent, build educational partnerships, and reshape educational facilities. 


News Nov 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Toposens Reimagines Bat Echolocation for 3D Collision Avoidance Just in Time for Halloween

Vision technology company, Toposens, released a new ultrasonic echolocation sensor for 3D collision avoidance that mimics a bat’s echolocation technique.


Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

Conveyor Belt Maintenance Strategies

When the conveyor belt goes down, what do you do? Follow a few of these preventive maintenance strategies to help get production back on track.


DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

What is this new platform from DWFritz Automation and how could it help engineers with quality control and inspection tasks?


News Oct 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Laser Scanning and Reality Capture Technology Could Lead to Smarter Manufacturing

Laser Scanning and Reality Capture Technology Could Lead to Smarter Manufacturing

Learn about several companies and how their innovations in autonomous robots, drones, and laser scanning technology could change the way engineers evaluate industrial environments.


Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix unveiled a series of new linear actuators for digitizing operations in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and agriculture. 


News Oct 26, 2021 by Seth Price
Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Potential Applications and Challenges for Blockchain in Industrial Automation

Can industrial automation utilize blockchain's security integrated with IoT, ICS, and PAC?


From Ancient Factory Discoveries to the Moon: Where is Manufacturing Headed Next?

From Ancient Factory Discoveries to the Moon: Where is Manufacturing Headed Next?

From an ancient wine-producing factory in Israel, through industry 4.0, and finally to space, let's look at the journey of manufacturing through the ages and beyond.


News Oct 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Learn about the applications and future directions of genetic programming.


Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Motors are one of the biggest loads for electrical energy used in manufacturing operations. How are these companies working to increase motor efficiency?


News Oct 25, 2021 by Seth Price