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ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on real-time EV fleet management solutions.


News Apr 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

These aerospace companies are utilizing autonomous maneuvering capabilities and data-sharing methods to coordinate various launches and missions.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Seth Price
What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

What is Building Information Modeling (BIM)?

Learn about building information modeling and how you can utilize it to design your facility.


Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to launch a strategic partnership to develop innovative solutions for digitalization, sustainability, and quality management.


News Apr 22, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

How Do ERP and MES Work Together?

Learn the main differences between enterprise resource planning (ERP) and manufacturing execution systems (MES) and how they are used together in a control system.


ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ is aiming to bring manufacturers a bit closer to smart manufacturing with its new platform tools.


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

An Introduction to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Let’s learn the definition, brief historical context, and architecture of manufacturing execution systems (MES).


The Importance of OSHA Regulations in Industrial Facilities

The Importance of OSHA Regulations in Industrial Facilities

Read about recent OSHA violations resulting in injuries and why companies may want to consider implementing automated solutions.


News Apr 19, 2021 by Aline Dias
Universal Robots Set to Complete Interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots Set to Complete Interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots plans to complete its new interpreter interface to integrate its cobots into Siemens’ Simatic Robot Library.


News Apr 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Common Control Concepts Used in Robot Motion Planning

Common Control Concepts Used in Robot Motion Planning

Learn about motion planning for robotic systems and arms including tips on math concepts and space configuration.


KUKA Presents Its Open-Source Robotic Operating System at Hannover Messe

KUKA Presents Its Open-Source Robotic Operating System at Hannover Messe

During Hannover Messe, KUKA presented its open-source robotic operating system and ecosystem in hopes of becoming an industry standard.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog sees the potential to enhance and optimize vertical farming using their warehouse pallet shuttle system and logistics management software.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Robotnik Aims to Improve Quality Control and Robot Integration with Latest Mobile Robot

Robotnik Aims to Improve Quality Control and Robot Integration with Latest Mobile Robot

This week at the digital Hannover Messe show, Robotnik developed a mobile robot to integrate with Universal Robot's new series e-series of robotic arms.


Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation announced that it will provide non-profits, government, and health partners with its Arena Simulation Software to help with COVID-19 vaccinations.


News Apr 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
 The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

The Continuous Advancements of AI in Building Automation Systems

Learn about the brief history of AI in building automation systems and how industry leaders continue to integrate AI into their existing systems.


Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.


icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek’s Latest Industrial Connectors Built for DIN Rail Mounting

icotek recently announced a new range of specialized EMC Shield clamps designed for industrial DIN rail applications.


News Apr 13, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Using AI in Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic, decision trees, and particle swarm optimization can all be used in Building Automation Systems, but there are some data drawbacks.


U.S. Government Aims to Protect Control Systems During a Peak Cyberattack Window

U.S. Government Aims to Protect Control Systems During a Peak Cyberattack Window

The U.S. government unveiled new plans to protect electric utilities, water districts, and other critical control systems from cyberattacks.


Industry Leaders Debut Latest Control and Automation Technology at Virtual Hannover Messe 2021

Industry Leaders Debut Latest Control and Automation Technology at Virtual Hannover Messe 2021

Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest trade shows, kicks off today. The event runs from April 12th through the 16th. 


News Apr 12, 2021 by Seth Price