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GE, Fraunhofer, and Voxeljet Partner to Develop New 3D Printing Technology for Various Industrial Applications

GE, Fraunhofer, and Voxeljet Partner to Develop New 3D Printing Technology for Various Industrial Applications

Industry leaders in renewable energy are partnering to create a casting cell and integrate new 3D printing technology in wind turbines.


News Oct 09, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
ROEQ Boosts AMR Payloads and Lifting Capabilities

ROEQ Boosts AMR Payloads and Lifting Capabilities

The current labor shortage, along with tedious, repetitive tasks make it difficult to find warehousing employees. ROEQ and MiR aim to help by increasing robotic payload and lifting capacities.


News Oct 08, 2021 by Aline Dias
Siemens Focuses on Closing the Skills Gap with New Education Initiatives in Automation

Siemens Focuses on Closing the Skills Gap with New Education Initiatives in Automation

Siemens is launching training and apprenticeship programs to help young engineers and students jump-start their careers in industrial manufacturing.


News Oct 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

How can this sensor make automation applications safer?


Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

Assessing Buzzwords: Digital Transformation

What does “digital transformation” really mean, and what are the technologies involved in the process? Further, which of these technologies are facilities adopting?


How Much Does Industrial Automation Play a Role in Autonomous Shipping?

How Much Does Industrial Automation Play a Role in Autonomous Shipping?

Bachmann and RTI announce their entry into a partnership focused on providing more secure, flexible, and scalable automated operations for the maritime industry.


News Oct 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

An Introduction to Genetic Programming: A System That Programs Itself?

Can a system author itself? Genetic programming may represent the next revolution for control systems, robot navigation, pattern recognition, and more.


Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

Upcoming Automation Shows and Events in October

What automation events are taking place this month?


Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

Data Flow Programming in LabVIEW

One of the most confusing concepts for new LabVIEW programmers is the concept of data flow programming. Data flow programming determines the run order of nodes, making some data available before others.


Demag Develops Industrial Cranes to Meet the Needs of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing

Demag Develops Industrial Cranes to Meet the Needs of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing

How can industrial cranes play a key role in modern assembly lines?


News Sep 29, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

How to Design a Fuzzy Logic Controller

Let’s review how fuzzy logic and ladder logic work together, how to design a fuzzy logic controller, and some advantages and disadvantages of using fuzzy logic.


Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC Debuts AI-based Machine Vision Solution for Offshore Drilling Applications

Wood PLC announces its new Augmented Machine Vision Solution for inspecting equipment comprising subsea oil and gas infrastructure, as well as other fields.


News Sep 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Considerations for Robot Cells

Programming, price, and safety are usually top considerations when choosing a PLC for a small robot cell. But how do each of these key considerations reflect in the day-to-day life of a control engineer?


Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.


News Sep 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Data Science for Control Systems

Data Science for Control Systems

Data science is a multidisciplinary field crucial to modern automation. In this article, learn about data science concepts and best practices.


Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell and Ansys Partner to Combine Industrial Control Systems and Simulation Tools

Rockwell Automation announces that its Studio 5000 Simulation Interface is now able to connect with Ansys Twin Builder.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Data Types Used in LabVIEW

Data Types Used in LabVIEW

LabVIEW uses different data types to store and convey information. Let’s review the most common types and how they are used in the program.


What is a Data Lake?

What is a Data Lake?

Learn the fundaments of data lakes and how they are important to digital transformation under Industry 4.0.


New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

What are vision sensors and how can engineers use them in critical inspection and detection tasks?


News Sep 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich