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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?


Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Genetic Algorithm Applications and Limitations

Learn about the applications and future directions of genetic programming.


Key Points to Help Manage Maintenance for Industrial Energy Systems

Key Points to Help Manage Maintenance for Industrial Energy Systems

Industrial energy systems are imperative for continuous manufacturing production and should be maintained to ensure efficiency. Learn how to maintain these systems and implement automation devices.


Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Introduction to Conveyor Belt Systems

Who created the first conveyor system, what are some common types of conveyor systems used in industrial automation, and what are the types of controls involved?


Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Blockchain for Industrial Automation: Are We There Yet?

Learn about how blockchain technology works, why it’s secure, and how to use it in industrial automation.


Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Metrology company API released a new version of its iScan3D Laser Scanner designed for manufacturing operations.


Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

From helping high school students in STEM to opening a new cobot center in a university, companies and universities continue to close the skills gap and up-train the next generation of engineers.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) has recently published new advisory warning companies of ransomware attacks targeting water and wastewater facilities (WWS).


Honeywell Addresses the Need for Critical Leak Detection with Open Path Infrared Gas Detector 

Honeywell Addresses the Need for Critical Leak Detection with Open Path Infrared Gas Detector 

Why is leak detection monitoring so critical in industrial applications and how could Honeywell's latest gas detector help mitigate leaks?


News Oct 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

What are Fieldbus couplers and how is WAGO's coupler designed to help engineers communicate within the plant?


News Oct 19, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Genetic Algorithm Examples: Evolving a Sorting Program and Symbolic Regression

Learn about symbolic regression in genetic programming, one of the breaking fields of research for algorithm development that can be used in the control systems of tomorrow.


Emerson Accelerates Industrial Software Portfolio Through New Partnership Involving Aspentech  

Emerson Accelerates Industrial Software Portfolio Through New Partnership Involving Aspentech  

Emerson will receive 55% stake in AspenTech to push forward Emerson’s software investment strategy.


News Oct 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

Assessing Buzzwords: Industry 5.0

American history has undergone several industrial revolutions largely focused on mass production. Are we heading into a fifth revolution focused on human-machine interaction?


How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

Hear from several industry leaders about the future of digital transformation and the role big data plays in industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Error Clusters in LabVIEW

Error Clusters in LabVIEW

Simple errors may corrupt data files, crash LabVIEW, or crash the entire computer system. Implementing error clusters will help prevent these issues. Learn how to set up error clusters for your VI.


Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.


Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

What are the new solid-state thermoelectric coolers from Laird Thermal Systems and how could they help control temperature in harsh industrial environments?


News Oct 13, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

To enable their customers to reduce their dependence on vendors and enhance the efficiency and optimization of factory assembly lines, Bright Machines introduced the Brightware Studio software package.


News Oct 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Rittal and EPLAN plan to jointly showcase new industrial software solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair.