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READY Robotics Partners with Futura Automation to Bring Intuitive Automation to Manufacturers in Western U.S.

READY Robotics Partners with Futura Automation to Bring Intuitive Automation to Manufacturers in Western U.S.

READY Robotics is branching out to the manufacturers in the Western US through a strategic partnership with Futura Automation that will also leverage Forge/OS.


News Jan 04, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Apex.AI Receives Significant Funding to Develop New Processes in Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing

Apex.AI Receives Significant Funding to Develop New Processes in Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturing

Autonomous automobile designer, Apex.AI, recently received $56.5 million in Series B funding to expand their markets into other autonomous vehicle markets.


News Jan 03, 2022 by Seth Price
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies Join Forces to Create a Digital Software Factory for Their Inspection Program

Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Technologies Join Forces to Create a Digital Software Factory for Their Inspection Program

The partnership will combine their model-based systems engineering and hardware manufacturing in facilities and conduct risk reduction hardware development and testing.


News Jan 02, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
New Companies and Innovative Technology Projected to Expand Robot and AI Capabilities in 2022

New Companies and Innovative Technology Projected to Expand Robot and AI Capabilities in 2022

What does 2022 hold for engineers and automation experts? Let's look at the latest mergers and advancements in AI and robotics infrastructure, development, and applications.


News Jan 01, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Check Out Control Automation’s Top Content of 2021

Check Out Control Automation’s Top Content of 2021

Did you miss big news or trends in 2021? Let's review the most popular news, technical, and textbook content of the year.


News Dec 31, 2021 by Aline Dias
ABB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner to Streamline Mining Operations

ABB and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner to Streamline Mining Operations

How could this potentially help engineers streamline OT data?


Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Initially developed in 1996, the software suite has adapted to changing market needs and continues to be relevant in today’s factories.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Seth Price
igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

igus Introduces New Monitoring Sensors to Promote Preventive Maintenance in Industrial Applications

What are these new monitoring sensors from igus, and how could the chainflex feature help engineers with their predictive and preventive maintenance needs?


News Dec 29, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Introduces Manufacturer-Independent Ecosystem to Expand Digital Transformation Efforts

Bosch Rexroth Introduces Manufacturer-Independent Ecosystem to Expand Digital Transformation Efforts

Bosch Rexroth announces NEVONEX ecosystem expansion that enables manufacturers and specialists to update existing and new machinery with a single retrofit kit.


News Dec 29, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Seth Price
Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens Launches Comos Mobile Worker App for Industrial Monitoring and Maintenance Management

Siemens provides process plant maintenance teams with a mobile management software to process data from multiple sources and in real-time.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

OPC UA and CESMII have joined forces to produce the globally available and standardized UA Cloud Library.


News Dec 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging just announced the release of the latest version of Matrox Design Assistant X for machine vision application development.


News Dec 26, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa implement to help him streamline his manufacturing operations this Christmas season?


News Dec 25, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

MiR Partners With Logitrans to Promote Autonomous Navigation in Several Areas of Manufacturing

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) and Logitrans have announced a collaborative effort to build an autonomous pallet jack.


News Dec 24, 2021 by Seth Price
MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

Learn about MIT’s latest robot manipulation technique and how engineers could use it in industrial manufacturing operations.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell Automation Collaborates with Cytiva to Accelerate Automation Platforms and Digital Transformation Efforts

Rockwell and Cytiva work together to digitally create a new standardized manufacturing platform.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

Learn about companies like Xometry, Berkshire Grey, and Kroger and how they are pushing automation into their fulfillment operations.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and allow operators to detect water leaks quickly.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Seth Price
SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

Learn about SCHUNK’s CoLabs and how they could help engineers gain hands-on training experience with robots and grippers.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin