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HEIDENHAIN Introduces a New Version of its StateMonitor Software Platform to Promote Manufacturing Efficiency

HEIDENHAIN Introduces a New Version of its StateMonitor Software Platform to Promote Manufacturing Efficiency

What are some key features and updates to their software platform, and how could engineers utilize it on the factory floor?


Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Understanding Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

Learn about computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and how it is used in various sectors across the manufacturing industry.


Siemens Partners with Hyundai and Kia to Bring Digital Twinning Into Automotive Manufacturing

Siemens Partners with Hyundai and Kia to Bring Digital Twinning Into Automotive Manufacturing

Hyundai and Kia have chosen Siemens to implement their digital transformation software in automotive manufacturing processes.


News Dec 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Manufacturing and Robots Launch Into Space in 2022 and Beyond

Manufacturing and Robots Launch Into Space in 2022 and Beyond

The final frontier: automated. This article takes a quick look at three advancements in automation and the future prospects they uncover in the push toward manufacturing and robotics in space.


News Dec 11, 2021 by Gunner Scott
ABB’s Smart Factory Software Aims to Advance Steel Melt and Other Harsh Industrial Processes

ABB’s Smart Factory Software Aims to Advance Steel Melt and Other Harsh Industrial Processes

ABB’s latest smart melt shop software from uses sensors and radar tracking to schedule and control crane and ladle movements in a facility.


News Dec 10, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

Data Lake vs. Big Data for Industrial Applications

This article teaches the definitions of big data and data lake, how to use them together, and industrial applications.


Siemens Launches the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem to Promote Data-driven Industrial Automation

Siemens Launches the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem to Promote Data-driven Industrial Automation

What is the Open Industrial Edge Ecosystem, and how could it potentially help OEMs with their data management and machine monitoring?


News Dec 09, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
GE Releases Proficy Smart Factory Manufacturing Software Suite

GE Releases Proficy Smart Factory Manufacturing Software Suite

How can OEMs use this software suite to bring manufacturing data to the cloud?


ODVA Enhances Ethernet/IP Specification to Support New Ethernet-APL in Process Automation

ODVA Enhances Ethernet/IP Specification to Support New Ethernet-APL in Process Automation

What is Ethernet-APL, and how could it help combine Ethernet protocols and expand their capabilities?


News Dec 08, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Ericsson Launches Intelligent Automation Platform to Promote 5G in Industrial Facilities

Ericsson Launches Intelligent Automation Platform to Promote 5G in Industrial Facilities

Ericsson announces the launch of its new Intelligent Automation Platform, allowing any mobile network to be intelligently automated.


News Dec 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

A Software Approach to Calculating Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

MTTR and MTBF are metrics utilized to determine equipment downtime. How do you calculate these metrics, and how can a control engineer use them for machine reliability?


Schneider Electric and Prisma Photonics Combine Technology to Increase Efficiency for Oil and Gas Pipelines

Schneider Electric and Prisma Photonics Combine Technology to Increase Efficiency for Oil and Gas Pipelines

The new partnership hopes to give the oil and gas industry new tools to monitor leaks and combat sabotage or illegal activity that can damage pipelines.


News Dec 07, 2021 by Seth Price
The Quality Expo Set to Debut Latest Advancements in Automation, Instrumentation, and Controls

The Quality Expo Set to Debut Latest Advancements in Automation, Instrumentation, and Controls

The Quality Expo kicks off today with the latest news in robotics, 3D printing, materials, quality, testing, and compliance.


News Dec 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Utilizing Preventive Maintenance to Promote Machine Autonomy

Learn the steps and how-tos for operators, maintenance crews, and management to create an autonomous maintenance system for industrial manufacturing.


Bosch Rexroth Creates Industry 4.0 Communication Architectures and New Platform in Collaboration with Industry Partners

Bosch Rexroth Creates Industry 4.0 Communication Architectures and New Platform in Collaboration with Industry Partners

Bosch Rexroth teams up with WAGO, Nokia, and ifm electronic to provide their new ctrlX World platform built for digital transformation.


News Dec 05, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

How Remote Access is Advancing in the Process Industries

Due to the robust nature of process industries, there is a vast amount of data to read. Remote access can help parse data and has many additional benefits in these industries.


How is Wearable Technology Continuing to Rise in Industrial Applications?

How is Wearable Technology Continuing to Rise in Industrial Applications?

ECOM and Iristick have developed a new application for wearable technology in the form of smart glasses for workers in hazardous industrial environments.


News Dec 03, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining Two Deep Learning Models

Combining two deep learning models, otherwise known as ensemble learning, has numerous techniques. Let’s review the current techniques and their advantages and disadvantages.


Festo and FlexFactory Combine Robotic Technology for “as a Service” Business Models

Festo and FlexFactory Combine Robotic Technology for “as a Service” Business Models

Pneumatic and electric automation technology provider Festo and the joint venture FlexFactory are renewing their existing partnership to help plant manufacturers with robot integration techniques.


Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Combines Technology With Partners to Create New Secure Remote Access Solutions for Industrial Systems

How are companies like Mitsubishi Electric Automation partnering with others to secure industrial systems and promote new remote access capabilities?


News Dec 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida