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Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.


Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

More compact pneumatic manifolds with high output capacity, the JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P from SMC, expand automotive, manufacturing, and machine-tool applications.


News Jun 29, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weintek introduces four key enhancements to the newest version of Weincloud: a permission directory system, EasyAccess 2.0 upgrades, increased data allowance, and simplified remote connectivity.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

The next part of our Python learning journey will touch upon control flow, critical to implementing logic in programs. The concept is broad and the first topic to cover will be if/elif statements.


The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.


Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business has released key updates to its NI software and hardware products featuring AI tools designed to increase engineering efficiency.


News Jun 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent examples that promise industrial development in North America.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12<em>i</em>A/C Food-Grade Robot

It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12iA/C Food-Grade Robot

FANUC has launched the SR-12iA/C food-grade SCARA robot, the largest bot in its category, for hygienic handling and cleanroom applications requiring extended reach and larger payloads.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities, enabling high-quality machine inspections within minutes after installation.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB has commenced its 2024 Robotics AI Challenge that seeks to drive innovation via collaboration with startups. The annual challenge is focused on advancing artificial intelligence solutions in robotics.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.


News Jun 17, 2024 by David Peterson
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Python Tutorial Part 5 | Data Structures: Tuples

Python Tutorial Part 5 | Data Structures: Tuples

As we approach the conclusion of Python data structures, we’ll examine the tuple. Used less frequently than lists and dictionaries, tuples do serve some handy use cases where immutability is a critical requirement.


Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Tutorial: First Program With Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Tutorial: First Program With Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Learn how to get started with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext and Engineer software, a platform that ultimately provides a PLC environment for plant control as well as an OS for more advanced IIoT projects.


Logic at the Sensor Level: Can it Simplify Automation?

Logic at the Sensor Level: Can it Simplify Automation?

Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic functions, and when might they be preferred over normal PLC ladder logic?


The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Adding Control to the System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Adding Control to the System

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary I/O, communication protocols, and processor necessary for controlling your system?


Mitsubishi PLC Tutorial: Program and Display Strings In Ladder Logic

Mitsubishi PLC Tutorial: Program and Display Strings In Ladder Logic

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any HMI compatible with Mitsubishi’s MELSEC PLC series.


Python Tutorial Part 3 | Data Structures: Lists

Python Tutorial Part 3 | Data Structures: Lists

This section will dive into the world of data structures used within the Python programming environment, starting with one of the more commonly used structures called ‘lists.’


Understanding Sensors with Timer Functions: Applications and Advantages

Understanding Sensors with Timer Functions: Applications and Advantages

Sensors with timer functions advance modern automation systems, enhancing the precision and flexibility of in-process controls to ease the strict requirement for an external, clock-based logic CPU.