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Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Seth Price
The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

The Link Between VFD Skip Frequency Parameters and Harmonics

Variable frequency drives (VFDs) can output simulated waveforms of nearly any frequency. However, in order to be truly useful, harmonics and resonance in the system must be avoided and frequency parameters should be put in place.


Hitachi Collaborates with Intel to Develop Industrial Edge Computer CE Series Embedded AI Model

Hitachi Collaborates with Intel to Develop Industrial Edge Computer CE Series Embedded AI Model

Hitachi announced its latest AI edge computing system utilizing Intel AI technology.


News Mar 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
ABB’s Optical Sensor will Monitor Methane Levels from Space

ABB’s Optical Sensor will Monitor Methane Levels from Space

ABB, in conjunction with SpaceX, sent a new tool into space for monitoring greenhouse gases.


News Mar 03, 2021 by Seth Price
Comparing Industrial PCs to PLCs and PACs

Comparing Industrial PCs to PLCs and PACs

A brief overview of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding which one to use.


Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

Comparing Industrial PCs against PLCs and PACs

This article offers a brief review of types of controllers through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.


Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering Releases a Radar Sensor and a Lighted Cordset to Advance Industry 4.0 Efforts

Banner Engineering recently announced two new products: the Banner T30R radar sensor for use in challenging sensor environments and lighted cordsets to accelerate troubleshooting and commissioning of equipment and sensors.


News Feb 25, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Networks announced an expansion of its partnership with GE Digital.


Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.


New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What is an Industrial PC?

What is an Industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.


IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

Recently, IDEC introduced its “push-in” technology into its popular HW series of 22mm switches, pilot lights, and relay sockets.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Learn about the importance of torque and torque sensors and some common ways they are utilized in robotic automation.


Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

SICK announced a partnership with ibeo to bring the latest, most reliable LiDAR technology to the industrial market.


News Feb 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation released their latest HMI system, the Power Panel C80.


News Feb 09, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Realtime Robotics and Dematic partner to boost speed and reactivity for pallet-loading autonomous robots in unstructured factory environments.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Leah Scully
B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R Automation, the machine and factory automation group from ABB, recently improved its enhanced crossover Operating System (exOS)’s flexibility.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Seth Price
How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Inductive Automation Releases Update for Platform with New HMI and SCADA Capabilities

Inductive Automation Releases Update for Platform with New HMI and SCADA Capabilities

Ignition 81 compartmentalizes data across various plant operations for modular control and monitoring through a single, customizable web-based app.


News Jan 25, 2021 by Leah Scully