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Free to Fly: ABB YuMi Cobots Free Researchers to Study Disease Treatments

Free to Fly: ABB YuMi Cobots Free Researchers to Study Disease Treatments

Duncan NRI has begun using an ABB YuMi cobot to automate maintenance tasks on fruit flies, saving 20% of the time required for medical research.


News Aug 29, 2024 by Seth Price
Applications of Industrial AI: Quality Control

Applications of Industrial AI: Quality Control

Several use cases for industrial AI get a lot of attention, like maintenance and process optimization. Learn how AI has been used for years to ensure high-quality product monitoring and output.


Easy As 1-2-3! Cognex’s New AI-Powered Counter Increases Reliable

Easy As 1-2-3! Cognex’s New AI-Powered Counter Increases Reliable

Cognex has released a new counting tool for the In-Sight SnAPP vision sensors. The tool performs automated quantity checks with higher accuracy and increased process efficiency.


News Aug 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
OnLogic Adds Support for Industrial Use of AI with New Consulting Service

OnLogic Adds Support for Industrial Use of AI with New Consulting Service

Creating the smart factories of tomorrow means integrating artificial intelligence-based systems into industrial processes by providing knowledge to onboard new systems.


News Aug 21, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Industrial Maintenance: How AI Can Predict Failures Before They Happen

Industrial Maintenance: How AI Can Predict Failures Before They Happen

Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.


FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Introduction to Valve Sizing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to Valve Sizing: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ensure efficient and safe industrial applications with proper valve sizing. Learn how to choose the right valve size and avoid common pitfalls.


GrayMatter Robotics Receives $45 Million to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Automation

GrayMatter Robotics Receives $45 Million to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Automation

GrayMatter Robotics announced its Series B funding win of $45 million to grow and enhance its physics-informed AI-backed automated robotics solutions.


News Aug 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.


News Aug 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.


News Aug 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff's latest smart vision system, the BVS VisionSensor, features integrated lighting and autofocus optics with simple configuration options for enhanced visual-based inspections.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Python Tutorial Part 9 | Conditional Flow: For Loops

Python Tutorial Part 9 | Conditional Flow: For Loops

Learn how to use ‘for loops’ in Python to create complex, iterable tasks such as modifying lists, combining lists into dictionaries, or iterating over a dictionary.


SMC Reveals New Digital Flow Switch and 3-Screen Monitor

SMC Reveals New Digital Flow Switch and 3-Screen Monitor

The latest SMC catalog addition includes a digital flow switch and remote 3-screen display monitor that can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or in a panel.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Here’s One for Teachers: How Industry and Education Build Pipelines for the Future

Here’s One for Teachers: How Industry and Education Build Pipelines for the Future

Join Control Automation as we visit Central CA colleges to help install robotic equipment and learn how local industries partner with schools to create exciting opportunities for students.


Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.


News Jul 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers Develop Gravity-Defying Robotic Hand With a Human-Like Touch

Researchers Develop Gravity-Defying Robotic Hand With a Human-Like Touch

University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is capable of rotating objects in all directions while maintaining its grasp.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

PULS' new EtherCAT-enabled CP power supplies offer remote monitoring and signaling, active harmonic correction, and power-boost functions to ensure stable power delivery.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.


News Jul 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell