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Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of…

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics…

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics and material handling operations with industry 4.0-capable solutions.

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of…

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of expensive surveying necessary for safe navigation and maritime commerce.

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping…

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping engineers predict how and why some system design choices are made over others.

Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation took their popular servo drive line and right-sized it for easy installation on…

Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation took their popular servo drive line and right-sized it for easy installation on machines in the field or directly mounting to servo motors.

Some workplaces are more dangerous than others, not because of the practices, but rather the products. Where do…

Some workplaces are more dangerous than others, not because of the practices, but rather the products. Where do explosions occur, and what practices exist to reduce such risk for equipment and workforce?

We take a look at the latest visual inspection technologies from Boston Dynamics and Telit Cinterion.

We take a look at the latest visual inspection technologies from Boston Dynamics and Telit Cinterion.

ForwardX Robotics has announced the Flex 60-T, a new AMR capable of moving carts and cage trollies up to 300kg to help…

ForwardX Robotics has announced the Flex 60-T, a new AMR capable of moving carts and cage trollies up to 300kg to help with safety and efficiency for automated logistics operations.

Industrial automation industry leader, Steven Kuehn, joins Control Automation as the new Editor-in-Chief.

Industrial automation industry leader, Steven Kuehn, joins Control Automation as the new Editor-in-Chief.

The worlds of power and control engineering are collaborating to create a new research robot, scanning multiple materials…

The worlds of power and control engineering are collaborating to create a new research robot, scanning multiple materials to configure the most effective material alloy combinations for a more efficient energy future.

The quality of content from our educational site comes from understanding our audience and your needs. Help give us the…

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Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash…

Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash prep time by as much as 50%.

Kawasaki has introduced the North American market to the newest medium payload robot, boasting the largest reach and…

Kawasaki has introduced the North American market to the newest medium payload robot, boasting the largest reach and highest speed of its class.

Recently, drones have been providing new data for a variety of specialty projects related to public safety, environmental…

Recently, drones have been providing new data for a variety of specialty projects related to public safety, environmental monitoring, and interaction with nature in many innovative areas.

Universal Robots (UR) has released a new software platform, PolyScope X, to help manufacturers increase collaborative…

Universal Robots (UR) has released a new software platform, PolyScope X, to help manufacturers increase collaborative robot productivity, specifically in machine tending tasks.

In what has been hailed as the first of its kind, MR4WELD, an autonomous mobile welding robot platform, will begin…

In what has been hailed as the first of its kind, MR4WELD, an autonomous mobile welding robot platform, will begin performance testing in the shipbuilding industry.

SCHUNK seeks to provide more rapid and flexible robot-machine tool and gripper changeovers with a new user-friendly,…

SCHUNK seeks to provide more rapid and flexible robot-machine tool and gripper changeovers with a new user-friendly, safety-optimized CMS manual change system for industrial applications.

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics,…

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics, explaining the most recent innovations in industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots.

Wireless technology is typically slower to adoption for industrial automation, but what wireless advancements are shaping…

Wireless technology is typically slower to adoption for industrial automation, but what wireless advancements are shaping the current and future landscape of the automated factory floor?