Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.
Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.
Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control…
Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control voltage. The system combines a servo drive, motor, and encoder into a single unit.
Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play…
Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play noncontact gauging solution for metrology and process control.
There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along…
There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along as we explain just a few of the more common methods.
Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based…
Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.
I/O mapping is the process of converting raw input and output data into specific tags, but how can we find a method for…
I/O mapping is the process of converting raw input and output data into specific tags, but how can we find a method for mapping I/O that is both efficient and scalable?
To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot…
To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot workstation that utilizes artificial intelligence and an IoT platform for inspection.
The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan around 8:00 local time on Wednesday, April 3rd. Emergency response reports…
The largest earthquake in 25 years hit Taiwan around 8:00 local time on Wednesday, April 3rd. Emergency response reports loss of life and major impacts to infrastructure and industry.
Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference…
Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference can help with network troubleshooting, design, or alteration.
Micropsi Industries has released its latest AI-driven machine vision software, MIRAI 2. Built on earlier generation…
Micropsi Industries has released its latest AI-driven machine vision software, MIRAI 2. Built on earlier generation software, MIRAI 2 boasts new features focused on reliability and scalability.
Learn how to measure temperature using an RTD and a temperature transmitter to convert resistance into common analog…
Learn how to measure temperature using an RTD and a temperature transmitter to convert resistance into common analog voltage or current values for process control.
The new BGL fork sensor series by Balluff eases the entry into automated object detection. The cost-effective sensors are…
The new BGL fork sensor series by Balluff eases the entry into automated object detection. The cost-effective sensors are easy to install and configure for assembly line and work cell automation.
An advanced robotic assistant has successfully demonstrated its surgical capabilities aboard the International Space…
An advanced robotic assistant has successfully demonstrated its surgical capabilities aboard the International Space Station. Researchers are also working to create robots that maintain human habitats in space.
Learn how to control servo motors from a PLC using Allen-Bradley servos and Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 using a…
Learn how to control servo motors from a PLC using Allen-Bradley servos and Rockwell Automation’s Studio 5000 using a simple-to-understand method.
Banner Engineering has improved the versatility and flexibility of its Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors by…
Banner Engineering has improved the versatility and flexibility of its Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors by adding two new sensing modes: fixed-field and laser measurement.
Creating custom alarm systems can be complicated and overwhelming, but they can also be very beneficial for equipment…
Creating custom alarm systems can be complicated and overwhelming, but they can also be very beneficial for equipment builders and integrators. Follow along as we build a custom alarm handling system.
Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The…
Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The panel PCs feature a stainless steel housing and can be cleaned with high-pressure hot water.
SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which…
SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which are compatible with both analog and IO-Link control systems.
Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks…
Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks traditionally developed for human hands.
Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and…
Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!