Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of communication options for system flexibility.
Beijer Electronics recently announced the M Series of distributed I/O to provide on-machine control with a variety of communication options for system flexibility.
Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way…
Women in engineering including those in aerospace and manufacturing fields both past and present have been paving the way to industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing operations today.
Recently, our Control.com staff got a chance to chat with the software team at A&E Engineering, Inc., for an interview to…
Recently, our Control.com staff got a chance to chat with the software team at A&E Engineering, Inc., for an interview to discuss the MAX system and learn behind the scenes about how a cloud approach to data analysis is a powerful tool for manufacturing and processing facilities.
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking…
The window is closing for submissions to a funding competition - robotics, machine vision, and AI innovations are taking the center stage for a chance at winning $10,000. Are you ready?
What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control…
What is the current state of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and how can you become a control systems engineer?
We’re all familiar with information technology, or IT. The computer systems, hardware, internet, and various software…
We’re all familiar with information technology, or IT. The computer systems, hardware, internet, and various software we use in our own homes and offices are mostly IT. But when it comes to industrial workplaces, the rules are different.
Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a…
Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a LOT of 2’s. Is there a better day to talk about the language of computers and PLCs, base-2?
In honor of Presidents Day, we take a rare editorial dive into politics to examine just a few of the ways the government…
In honor of Presidents Day, we take a rare editorial dive into politics to examine just a few of the ways the government drove industry in the 20th century.
An interview with Andrea Dallan of Dallan S.P.A. highlights the advantages of using coiled metal instead of sheet metal,…
An interview with Andrea Dallan of Dallan S.P.A. highlights the advantages of using coiled metal instead of sheet metal, as well as improving overall efficiency in manufacturing.
Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.
Learn the basics of connecting multiple PLCs to an HMI using various data types.
FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about…
FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.
Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.
Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.
Learn about quality control in manufacturing using 3D Inspection, an essential method to achieve quality targets.
Learn about quality control in manufacturing using 3D Inspection, an essential method to achieve quality targets.
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
Servo motors are widely utilized in industry for numerous applications. How do you use fuzzy logic to control a servo motor?
AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in…
AVEVA Solutions, formerly Wonderware, is a popular service that offers HMI, SCADA, and MES. How is each solution used in industrial automation?
OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT,…
OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.
Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks…
Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).
ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and…
ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.
Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more…
Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout the life of its operation.