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ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI and NASA Partner to Create Space-Rated Force and Torque Sensor for Mars 2020 Rover

ATI is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL) to create a Force/Torque Sensor for Perseverance, the latest Mars Rover project in 2020.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

Digital Twinning: Leaders in the Emerging Technology

As digital twinning technology continues to advance, industry leaders are stepping up their innovation efforts to bring together the physical and virtual world.


Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Unveils 3D-A1000 Item Detection System

Cognex Corporation announced its new 3D-A1000 Item Detection System this week.


PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

PLC Sequencer Logic: An Overview

This article discusses PLC Sequencer Logic and the steps needed to accomplish PLC sequencing.


Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Considerations for Designing Cleanroom Control Systems

Designing the control systems for a properly functioning cleanroom comes with its own set of challenges and requirements. Here, learn what goes into cleanroom system design and why.


Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Dexterity Unveils Autonomous Robots for Warehouse Applications

Robotics startup, Dexterity, releases a new series of full-stack, hardware-agnostic robotic systems for logistics, warehousing, and supply chain applications.


Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron Announces HD-1500 Series of Mobile Robots

Omron announced the release of a new series of mobile robots built for manufacturing and automotive needs.


From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

From Factory Floor to Operating Room: Control Technology Advances in Surgical Robotics

Manufacturers and suppliers of control components have continually developed technology for industrial use, and now these innovations are stretching beyond industrial environments. 


News Jul 27, 2020 by Leah Scully
An Overview of Automatic Guided Vehicles

An Overview of Automatic Guided Vehicles

What are Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and how are they becoming more widely used within industrial manufacturing?


KUKA Releases New Robot Controller: The KR C5

KUKA Releases New Robot Controller: The KR C5

KUKA releases the KR C5, combining smart software with future-proof software to allow users to get the most out of their robotic systems.


News Jul 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
An Overview of Integral Gain

An Overview of Integral Gain

This article discusses the meaning of integral gain and how to calculate integral gain to achieve better control results.


Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and DORIS Group Bring New Digital Twin Technology to Oil and Gas Markets

Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and DORIS Group Bring New Digital Twin Technology to Oil and Gas Markets

Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and the DORIS Group are partnering to aid companies on their digital transformation journeys by offering digital twin technology. 


News Jul 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.


News Jul 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Robotic Sensing Technology Reaches Far Beyond Industrial Automation

Robotic Sensing Technology Reaches Far Beyond Industrial Automation

As new developments in sensor technology for robots continue, engineers are finding new ways to integrate this in a variety of industries, including the medical sector.


News Jul 23, 2020 by Leah Scully
Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Utilizing Edge Computing and Cloud Computing in Industrial Automation

Edge computing and cloud computing both have their place in industrial automation and control systems. Learn about the uses and how far the two technologies have to go before they're universally adopted.


How to Troubleshoot Encoders with an Oscilloscope

How to Troubleshoot Encoders with an Oscilloscope

In this article, learn the different errors that keep an encoder from working correctly and how to troubleshoot issues using an oscilloscope and other T&M tools.


Soft vs. Direct On-line Motor Starting

Soft vs. Direct On-line Motor Starting

Get to know the hows and whys of choosing the proper start-up method of motors in different applications.


How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

How to Troubleshoot Resolvers

Learn about the electrical characteristics of resolvers and how to properly conduct different troubleshooting tests to ensure they run at their highest performance.


SCHUNK Develops Brand New Grippers for Medical Applications

SCHUNK Develops Brand New Grippers for Medical Applications

Grippers can be used for far more than industrial robotics and manufacturing, as evidenced by SCHUNK’s new grippers used to help COVID-19 patients.


News Jul 14, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
ABB Launches New Range of Pressure Transmitters for Industrial Applications

ABB Launches New Range of Pressure Transmitters for Industrial Applications

ABB released the PxS100 range of pressure transmitters, developed for various industrial applications.