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What is Machine Guarding?

What is Machine Guarding?

During national safety month, let's dive into a safety feature required by OSHA: machine guards.


Teledyne Launches New Range of Line Cameras for Machine Vision Applications

Teledyne Launches New Range of Line Cameras for Machine Vision Applications

Teledyne Imaging recently released the Linea Lite, its latest range of line cameras available in 2K and 4K resolutions.


News Jun 08, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

Advantages and Disadvantages of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)

This article describes some of the most relevant advantages and disadvantages of using an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).


A3 Vision Week Set to Showcase Imaging Technologies for Industrial Automation

A3 Vision Week Set to Showcase Imaging Technologies for Industrial Automation

The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) kicks off A3 Vision Week starting today.


Feedback Control Techniques: A Look Into Servo Systems

Feedback Control Techniques: A Look Into Servo Systems

Learn about some of the primary features of a servo system including closed-loop feedback control.


How are Automation and IIoT Shaping Industry 4.0?

How are Automation and IIoT Shaping Industry 4.0?

Learn about how the first several industrial revolutions have led manufacturers to develop and adopt smarter, more advanced technology. What does the future of Industry 4.0 look like?


The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

The Basics of a Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD)

Learn how resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) work, how to calibrate one, advantages and disadvantages, and uses in industry.


Universal Robots Promises Next-level Factory Automation with Latest Robot Arm

Universal Robots Promises Next-level Factory Automation with Latest Robot Arm

Universal Robots debuts their Ur10e robotic arm with an increased payload handling up to 12.5 Kg or 27 lbs. 


News Jun 04, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox All-in-One Vision System Aims to Boost Industrial Performance

Matrox Imaging announced the Matrox Iris GTX model edge IoT devices offering performance for a compact all-in-one vision system.


News Jun 04, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
ABB Designs Latest Device to Bridge Gap Between General Purpose and Heavy-Duty Motors

ABB Designs Latest Device to Bridge Gap Between General Purpose and Heavy-Duty Motors

ABB has expanded its motor line with the addition of the Baldor-Reliance Severe Duty XT Motor.


Emerson’s Edge Platform Delivers Scalability and Open-Source Connectivity

Emerson’s Edge Platform Delivers Scalability and Open-Source Connectivity

Emerson releases its PACEdge industrial edge platform and PACSystems RXi2-BP edge computer to digitally enhance manufacturing data processing.


News Jun 02, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW’s Control Knobs with LEDs are Designed for High-Volume Manufacturing

OKW announced the release of advanced rotary/click control knobs for use on potentiometers and rotary encoders.


News Jun 01, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Unpacked

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) Unpacked

Learn what an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) is and how the technology has advanced over the years.


Exyn Technologies Achieves New Heights in Drone Autonomy for Industrial Applications

Exyn Technologies Achieves New Heights in Drone Autonomy for Industrial Applications

Exyn Technologies recently achieved the next benchmark in autonomous drone flight for industrial drone technology.


News May 29, 2021 by Seth Price
Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic Compact, Energy-Saving Servo Controller/Driver Module is Designed for Robotics and Automation

Trinamic brings engineers the new TMCM-1321 servo controller/driver module for two-phase bipolar stepper motors.


News May 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Aspen Technology Focuses on Embedding Industrial AI Throughout Their Supply Chain

Asset optimization software company, AspenTech, has announced the expansion of its industrial artificial intelligence (AI) portfolio.


Balluff Expands Quality Control Testing Capabilities with Latest Vision System

Balluff Expands Quality Control Testing Capabilities with Latest Vision System

Balluff, an automation supplier that specializes in sensors and connectivity, recently announced a new machine vision solution for use in quality control testing, the BVS SL SmartCamera Lite.


News May 27, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Using Python for Subsea Simulation and Control

Using Python for Subsea Simulation and Control

A deep dive into the internal of subsea simulation and control using the programming language Python.


Honeywell’s Latest Inertial Measurement Units Sensor Tracks Vibration in Control Operations

Honeywell’s Latest Inertial Measurement Units Sensor Tracks Vibration in Control Operations

Honeywell has developed two new Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) for military and rugged industrial environments. 


News May 25, 2021 by Seth Price
Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Understanding Analog Versus Digital Signals in Control Systems

Start to understand the difference between analog and digital communications, and read a few examples of how analog, digital, and discrete signals can be used in a control system.