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Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.


Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Augmented Reality (AR) Moves Into Industrial Spaces

Learn about several companies specializing in industrial AR and utilizing simulation and automation to drive new AR technology.


What is the Edge? A Look Into Edge Computing Technology

What is the Edge? A Look Into Edge Computing Technology

This article will cover some basics about what the edge is and provide a few pros and cons to help bring this technology into focus.


Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Aline Dias
Digital Education for Hands-On Manufacturing Skills

Digital Education for Hands-On Manufacturing Skills

Learn about the future of manufacturing education and potential digital solutions to help people gain hands-on skills.


Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Bugs discovered in Fuji Electric’s industrial systems would allow attackers to take control of OT-IT convergence equipment, according to a new advisory from the CISA.


 Baumer’s O200 Optical Sensors Aim to Increase Factory Automation with New 3D CAD Capabilities

Baumer’s O200 Optical Sensors Aim to Increase Factory Automation with New 3D CAD Capabilities

What are these new CAD features for Baumer's O200 optical sensors?


News Feb 07, 2021 by Seth Price
Validation and Verification in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Validation and Verification in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Learn about the difference between FEA/FEM (Finite Element Methods/Finite Element Analysis), and look at a practical approach to verifying and validating.


OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON Launches i4 Series SCARA Robots to Automate Assembly and Transportation Processes

OMRON announced a new series of industrial SCARA robots with high precision and high-speed capabilities.


B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R Automation, the machine and factory automation group from ABB, recently improved its enhanced crossover Operating System (exOS)’s flexibility.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Seth Price
How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


MakerBot Collaborates with Oryx Additive on Removal Solutions

MakerBot Collaborates with Oryx Additive on Removal Solutions

Together, MakerBot and Oryx Additive enhance the post-processing and cleaning process of 3D-printed parts.


News Jan 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Analysis Tools for Air Quality Measurement

Analysis Tools for Air Quality Measurement

Air quality measurement monitoring systems incorporate both hardware and software. This article discusses the key parts that go into these systems and discusses how they work.


A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

Learn about design, preventive maintenance, redundancy, proof tests, and self-diagnostics relating to Omron, Rockwell, and Siemens PACs.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Aline Dias
An Introduction to Air Quality Measurement and Sensors

An Introduction to Air Quality Measurement and Sensors

This article introduces the role of air quality measurement in factories and manufacturing facilities. It also covers the different sensors available for air quality measurement systems.


Balluff Releases New Range of Red Light Photoelectric Sensors for Harsh Industrial Environments

Balluff Releases New Range of Red Light Photoelectric Sensors for Harsh Industrial Environments

Recently, Balluff released their latest family of red light photoelectric sensors, the BOS 21M.


News Jan 12, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Honeywell and Princeps Partner to Improve Refining Supply Chain

Honeywell and Princeps Partner to Improve Refining Supply Chain

Honeywell and Princeps combined forces to offer new solutions to the refining supply chain.


News Jan 12, 2021 by Seth Price
A Look Into CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

A Look Into CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing)

This article introduces the concept of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and discusses some common uses for CAM for controls and automation specialists.


Teledyne Set to Acquire Thermal Imaging Company FLIR Systems

Teledyne Set to Acquire Thermal Imaging Company FLIR Systems

Recently, Teledyne announced that it will be acquiring FLIR systems. Who are the two companies, and what does this deal involve?


News Jan 10, 2021 by Robin Mitchell