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Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech Launches New Company Focusing on Test and Measurement in Industrial Applications

Aerotech expands its motion control and surface metrology offerings with the launch of its partner company, Peak Metrology.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Universities and Researchers Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Machinery to Construction Sectors

Baidu Research Robotics and Auto-Driving Lab (RAL) joined University of Maryland to create the first "fully autonomous" excavator system.


News Aug 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB Set to Acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics

ABB plans to acquire ASTI Mobile Robotics Group to provide a complete autonomous mobile robot portfolio to its customers and expand sales globally.


News Aug 08, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Innovation Centers and Manufacturing Hubs Continue Expanding Across the U.S. to Address the Skills Gap

Manufacturing is feeling the crunch of skilled technicians retiring, with nobody to fill their places. A few companies and innovation centers are creating pipelines of skilled technicians.


News Aug 06, 2021 by Seth Price
More Manufacturing Efforts Shift to the U.S. as Reshoring Continues

More Manufacturing Efforts Shift to the U.S. as Reshoring Continues

Who are some of these major industry leaders and what are their latest efforts in reshoring operations in the United States?


News Aug 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?


News Aug 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Honeywell Utilizes Qualcomm’s IoT Solutions to Design Mobile Computer for Warehouse Automation

Honeywell Utilizes Qualcomm’s IoT Solutions to Design Mobile Computer for Warehouse Automation

Can handheld edge computers help minimize downtime in warehouse automation?


News Jul 30, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty has launched a new research arm named Team82.


New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

New Servo Motors Designed to Withstand Severe Temperature Ranges

Teknic’s entire range of motors is now certified to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.


News Jul 28, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ Latest HMI Software Includes SCADA and OPC UA Support

Beijer Electronics’ HMI software lets users interface with multiple HMIs, connect with various PLCs, and now utilize VNC and OPC UA communications.


News Jul 26, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Emerson Expands Its Plantweb Solution to Include Data Management

Manufacturing giant Emerson has recently released a new enterprise-level data management software solution.


B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R’s Latest Control Software Could Advance Soft-start Technology for Electric Motors

B&R has recently released their new mapp Temperature control software to help manufacturers get their machinery up to temperature in a controlled manner.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

New App From Bosch Rexroth Utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Visualization Techniques

A new app from Bosch Rexroth provides digital mapping, design, and visualization of value streams to support lean manufacturing efforts.


News Jul 14, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation Acquires Plex Systems to Expand Industrial Cloud Software Capabilities

Rockwell Automation announced the plan to acquire Plex Systems for $2.22 billion USD.


News Jul 13, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
InEight and Microsoft Launch Project Controls Platform for Construction Operations

InEight and Microsoft Launch Project Controls Platform for Construction Operations

Microsoft and InEight partner to develop a construction project management software to help control engineers and plant operators with facility management.


News Jul 12, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Automation giant Honeywell has recently released a cybersecurity report highlighting a substantial increase in USB-related cyberattacks during the last year.


Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu Launches New Line of Massive Industrial Networking Units

Fujitsu released a new line of the mesh network and multi-sensor units with built-in Wirepas Massive network connectivity.


News Jul 08, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson Set to Combine 5G and Edge Cloud Solutions to Further Digital Transformation

Google Cloud and Ericsson announced a partnership to develop advanced 5G mobile and edge cloud solutions for communications service providers.


News Jul 07, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK Addresses Challenging Object Detection in Manufacturing Facilities with Latest Sensors

SICK introduced the new W4F miniature photoelectric sensor, designed for challenging object detection tasks in tight installation spaces.


News Jul 06, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

ProComSol Adds Softing mobiLink Power Modem to Product Portfolio

This week, ProComSol added a new line of communication modems and combination kits to their portfolio.


News Jul 03, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich