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OEM Turck Expands HMI Capabilities for Food and Beverage Industries

OEM Turck Expands HMI Capabilities for Food and Beverage Industries

Turck recently released its latest HMI designed for harsh outdoor environments in the food and beverage industry.


News Apr 26, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Mecademic Set to Release “World’s Most Compact” Industrial Robot Arm

Mecademic Set to Release “World’s Most Compact” Industrial Robot Arm

Mecademic debuts its latest compact, six-axis industrial robot arm, the MCS500 SCARA robot.


News Apr 25, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB and AWS Partner to Develop a Cloud-based Digital Solution for Electric Vehicle OEMs

ABB partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on real-time EV fleet management solutions.


News Apr 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

Bringing Autonomy to the Sky: NASA and SpaceX Expand Control Capabilities

These aerospace companies are utilizing autonomous maneuvering capabilities and data-sharing methods to coordinate various launches and missions.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Seth Price
DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

DARPA Leverages Intel’s Conversion Technology to Automate Chip Manufacturing

Recognizing the need for a domestic source of secure semiconductors for defense purposes, DARPA has established a new program that will partner with Intel and leading university researchers.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Hawk Measurements Levels Up on Latest Laser Sensors for Process Control

Hawk Measurements Levels Up on Latest Laser Sensors for Process Control

Recently, Hawk Systems released its latest OptioLaser range measurement systems, the L100 and L200.


News Apr 23, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens Partner for Sustainable Automotive Production

Mercedes-Benz and Siemens plan to launch a strategic partnership to develop innovative solutions for digitalization, sustainability, and quality management.


News Apr 22, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Eaton Partners with Automotive Manufacturer on Integrated Exhaust Thermal Management System

Eaton Partners with Automotive Manufacturer on Integrated Exhaust Thermal Management System

Power management company Eaton and automotive manufacturer Tenneco announced a new partnership to develop an integrated exhaust thermal management system for automotive manufacturing facilities.


ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ Expands Manufacturing Software as a Service (SaaS) to Include More Data Functionality

ThinkIQ is aiming to bring manufacturers a bit closer to smart manufacturing with its new platform tools.


News Apr 21, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector Adds Punch-down Plugs to Improve Networking Processes in a Facility

Stewart Connector, a Bel Group company, has added a punch-down modular RJ45 plug for Category 5e and Category 6 network connections. 


News Apr 21, 2021 by Seth Price
SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Boston Dynamics Unveiled a New Warehouse Automation Robot

Boston Dynamics Unveiled a New Warehouse Automation Robot

Warehouse robot, Stretch, builds onto Boston Dynamics’ robotic portfolio with advanced dexterity and intelligence.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
The Importance of OSHA Regulations in Industrial Facilities

The Importance of OSHA Regulations in Industrial Facilities

Read about recent OSHA violations resulting in injuries and why companies may want to consider implementing automated solutions.


News Apr 19, 2021 by Aline Dias
SCHUNK Automates Deburring Machines to Relieve Employee Fatigue in Machine Tending

SCHUNK Automates Deburring Machines to Relieve Employee Fatigue in Machine Tending

SCHUNK has developed an automatic deburring machine for cleaning up cast, cut and milled parts. 


News Apr 19, 2021 by Seth Price
Universal Robots Set to Complete Interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots Set to Complete Interface for Siemens Engineering Portal

Universal Robots plans to complete its new interpreter interface to integrate its cobots into Siemens’ Simatic Robot Library.


News Apr 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Presents Its Open-Source Robotic Operating System at Hannover Messe

KUKA Presents Its Open-Source Robotic Operating System at Hannover Messe

During Hannover Messe, KUKA presented its open-source robotic operating system and ecosystem in hopes of becoming an industry standard.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Swisslog’s Warehouse Automation Optimizes Control Capabilities for Vertical Farming

Warehouse automation specialist Swisslog sees the potential to enhance and optimize vertical farming using their warehouse pallet shuttle system and logistics management software.


News Apr 16, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Robotnik Aims to Improve Quality Control and Robot Integration with Latest Mobile Robot

Robotnik Aims to Improve Quality Control and Robot Integration with Latest Mobile Robot

This week at the digital Hannover Messe show, Robotnik developed a mobile robot to integrate with Universal Robot's new series e-series of robotic arms.


Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation Donates Its Strategic Simulation Software to Healthcare Providers

Rockwell Automation announced that it will provide non-profits, government, and health partners with its Arena Simulation Software to help with COVID-19 vaccinations.


News Apr 15, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Automating Flight Control: DARPA Launches AI-driven Air Combat Trials

Automating Flight Control: DARPA Launches AI-driven Air Combat Trials

DARPA reveals AI-driven progress made in autonomous air combat trials under the ACE program.


News Apr 14, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida