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ABB to Install Automation Systems in India at RCCPL Cement Plant

ABB to Install Automation Systems in India at RCCPL Cement Plant

ABB will provide Birla Corporation’s subsidiary RCCPL with electrification and automation systems to maximize production at a new cement plant in India.


Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.


News Jun 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Auburn University Turns CPAPs Into Emergency Ventilators with PLCs and HMIs

Auburn University Turns CPAPs Into Emergency Ventilators with PLCs and HMIs

Engineers from Auburn University successfully tested a way to convert continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines into ventilators to help the healthcare sector tackle COVID-19.


An Introduction to Gray Code for Encoders

An Introduction to Gray Code for Encoders

This article introduces Gray code, a specialized binary arrangement necessary for absolute encoders to communicate with controllers.


Omron Unveils CP2E Series All-In-One Controllers for Compact Iot Applications

Omron Unveils CP2E Series All-In-One Controllers for Compact Iot Applications

Omron Automation just released a new line of compact controllers, suitable for various industrial applications.


SCADA System Usage in the Daily Life of an Engineer

SCADA System Usage in the Daily Life of an Engineer

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.


NEMA Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines for Disinfecting Electrical Equipment

NEMA Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines for Disinfecting Electrical Equipment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) released a document last week addressing how to clean and disinfect electrical equipment to limit the spread of COVID-19.


Eaton Releases New Universal Marshalling Solution With Plug and Play

Eaton Releases New Universal Marshalling Solution With Plug and Play

Eaton introduces a single cabinet smart universal marshaling solution that enables more efficient use of control room space and saves on installation costs.


News May 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
NVision’s 3D-Scanning Expertise Accelerates PPE Mask Production During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NVision’s 3D-Scanning Expertise Accelerates PPE Mask Production During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NVision helps accelerate the production of PPE equipment during the pandemic with its non-contact, 3D scanning technologies and solutions. 


News May 16, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.


News May 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

An Introduction to Key Algorithms Used in SLAM

The use of algorithms is essential in order to get simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) to work successfully. This article introduces some of the main algorithms used, both common and state-of-the-art.


Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Utilizing Mapping and Localization in SLAM for Robotics

Mapping and localization are the highly-intertwined building blocks of SLAM and have several different implementations with varying performance and sensor requirements. Learn about them in this article.


What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

What Is CNC Machining? A Look Into the History of This Technique

CNC has played a crucial role in the industry by allowing production processes to be automated as well as provide repeatability. In this article, we will look at how CNC technology has changed over the years and where it is going in the future.


News May 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
A Look Into Rotary Encoder Types: Absolute and Incremental

A Look Into Rotary Encoder Types: Absolute and Incremental

This article looks at rotary encoders, covering the main types, introducing their characteristics, and introducing their key applications in control systems.


ABB Offers Free Digital Solutions in Hopes to Stabilize Industry Infrastructure Amid COVID-19

ABB Offers Free Digital Solutions in Hopes to Stabilize Industry Infrastructure Amid COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to push industries to adapt to market changes, software companies are offering digital solutions, specifically healthcare sectors, for free. 


News Apr 28, 2020 by Sophia Valente
Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Are you choosing encoders built for harsh industrial environments?


News Apr 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New Heavy Duty and Durable Cable Assemblies for Harsh Industrial Environments

New Heavy Duty and Durable Cable Assemblies for Harsh Industrial Environments

What are the capabilities of these cables and how will they benefit customers working in industrial environments?


News Apr 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Offer Expertise in Motor Control to Develop Open-Source Ventilators

Companies Offer Expertise in Motor Control to Develop Open-Source Ventilators

How do Monolithic Power System (MPS) ventilators work, and will it help with the COVID-19 crisis?


News Apr 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

This week, AW-Lake announced its latest flow sensor, the Edge Flow Sensor which integrates a flow rate sensor with a range of technologies including self-test and Bluetooth.


News Apr 16, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
HAHN Group Acquires DAHL Automation to Expand Cobots Portfolio

HAHN Group Acquires DAHL Automation to Expand Cobots Portfolio

Industrial automation conglomerate, HAHN Group, has completed the acquisition of DAHL Automation, a company focusing on cobots’ development.