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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.


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.


Berkshire Grey Partners with Systems Integrator AHS to Bring Warehouse Robots to Factory Floor

Berkshire Grey Partners with Systems Integrator AHS to Bring Warehouse Robots to Factory Floor

How will this partnership impact automation applications in the warehouse?


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.


Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

Real-time Fleet Monitoring Emerges with KUKA’s New Platform

The KUKA iiQoT provides a new cloud-based platform for real-time robot fleet management and optimization.


News Sep 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Simple File Output in LabVIEW

Simple File Output in LabVIEW

The scope of this article shows one method of writing data to a file using LabVIEW software, and when this type of data acquisition and recording is appropriate.


Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics Partners with Alta Material Handling to Expand Robot Material Handling Solutions

Vecna Robotics announces its entry into a partnership with Alt Material Handling to meet customer demand for automated pallet transfer vehicles.


News Sep 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?


The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

The Difference Between Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Finite element analysis (FEA) helps foster our understanding of the physical phenomena within engineering designs. Dive into FEA’s foundation and how it handles linear and nonlinear applications.


Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.


GEA’s New Valve Control Tops Aim to Enhance Operational Safety

GEA’s New Valve Control Tops Aim to Enhance Operational Safety

Food processing technology supplier GEA has released a new generation valve control top model to enhance control operations in industrial environments.


Hexagon Debuts HxGN Robotic Automation Software to Accelerate Autonomous Quality Assurance

Hexagon Debuts HxGN Robotic Automation Software to Accelerate Autonomous Quality Assurance

How does Hexagon plan to deliver quality autonomy with their new robotic software?


News Sep 10, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Decision-making Structures in LabVIEW

Choosing between a select? structure and a case structure to form your decision-making structure in LabVIEW? In this article, we’ll review how each of these structures suits different applications.


Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

Addressing AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

What is the Difference Between IoT and Cloud Computing?

IoT infrastructure consists of many factory parts, one being cloud computing. Rather than ask how they’re different, let’s look into how they work together to form industry 4.0.


LabVIEW Loops Explained

LabVIEW Loops Explained

In programming languages, loops control processes and instrumentation. Learn how to set up while loops, for loops, and other types of loops in LabVIEW.


Industrial Robotic Companies Receive Millions in Latest Round of Funding

Industrial Robotic Companies Receive Millions in Latest Round of Funding

How can funding help industrial robotic startup companies expand their technology to promote factory automation?


News Aug 29, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

An Introduction to Ball Valves in Control Systems

In control systems using fluid or airflow, ball valves can restrict pressure leaks and connect instruments in a network.