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DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

DWFritz Automation Showcases New Metrology and Inspection System to Promote Quality Control

What is this new platform from DWFritz Automation and how could it help engineers with quality control and inspection tasks?


News Oct 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Laser Scanning and Reality Capture Technology Could Lead to Smarter Manufacturing

Laser Scanning and Reality Capture Technology Could Lead to Smarter Manufacturing

Learn about several companies and how their innovations in autonomous robots, drones, and laser scanning technology could change the way engineers evaluate industrial environments.


Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix Launches New Smart Actuator with Extended Features and Robot Compatibility

Ewellix unveiled a series of new linear actuators for digitizing operations in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) and agriculture. 


News Oct 26, 2021 by Seth Price
From Ancient Factory Discoveries to the Moon: Where is Manufacturing Headed Next?

From Ancient Factory Discoveries to the Moon: Where is Manufacturing Headed Next?

From an ancient wine-producing factory in Israel, through industry 4.0, and finally to space, let's look at the journey of manufacturing through the ages and beyond.


News Oct 26, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 ABB Ability Debuts Genix Datalyzer Cloud Platform to Enhance Data Analytics and Management

ABB Ability Debuts Genix Datalyzer Cloud Platform to Enhance Data Analytics and Management

ABB releases a new solution to help OEMs meet their emissions compliance targets and promote big data management.


News Oct 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Laser Technology Expands Into Manufacturing Sectors With API’s New Laser Scanner

Metrology company API released a new version of its iScan3D Laser Scanner designed for manufacturing operations.


Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

Companies and Institutions Push Educational Initiatives Forward to Close Skills Gap in Industrial Automation

From helping high school students in STEM to opening a new cobot center in a university, companies and universities continue to close the skills gap and up-train the next generation of engineers.


News Oct 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

CISA Issues Cyber Threat Warnings for Water and Wastewater Plants and Systems

The U.S. Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) has recently published new advisory warning companies of ransomware attacks targeting water and wastewater facilities (WWS).


Geek+ Launches the RoboShuttle to Expand Capabilities in Warehouse Automation

Geek+ Launches the RoboShuttle to Expand Capabilities in Warehouse Automation

How can this new arm robot from Geek+ be used in warehouse operations?


News Oct 20, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

WAGO Aims to Eliminate I/O Downtime With New Fieldbus Coupler

What are Fieldbus couplers and how is WAGO's coupler designed to help engineers communicate within the plant?


News Oct 19, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Emerson Accelerates Industrial Software Portfolio Through New Partnership Involving Aspentech  

Emerson Accelerates Industrial Software Portfolio Through New Partnership Involving Aspentech  

Emerson will receive 55% stake in AspenTech to push forward Emerson’s software investment strategy.


News Oct 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

How Can Big Data Play a Key Role in Digital Transformation?

Hear from several industry leaders about the future of digital transformation and the role big data plays in industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
ZEISS Partners with BMW and Universities to Develop Autonomous Measuring Robot for Automotive Manufacturing

ZEISS Partners with BMW and Universities to Develop Autonomous Measuring Robot for Automotive Manufacturing

ZEISS announced advancements in its latest research project, the new autonomous measurement robot (AuMeRo).


Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Is Reality Capture the Next Step in Digital Twinning?

Numerous industrial automation companies presented digital technologies at the Reality Capture Network Conference (RCN), running 13-14 October.


ABB’s Latest Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is Built Specifically for Industrial Applications and Harsh Conditions

ABB’s Latest Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is Built Specifically for Industrial Applications and Harsh Conditions

What is uninterruptible power supply, and how could ABB’s medium-voltage power supply help engineers on the factory floor or in harsh environments?


News Oct 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Soft Robotics Launches 3D Vision Software to Accelerate Automation in the Food and Beverage Industry

Soft Robotics Launches 3D Vision Software to Accelerate Automation in the Food and Beverage Industry

Soft Robotics created a 3D automated solution to provide a human-like robotic workforce for the food and beverage industry and packing operations.


News Oct 14, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
SCHUNK Releases New Products and Hits the Road to Demonstrate Automated Robotic Solutions

SCHUNK Releases New Products and Hits the Road to Demonstrate Automated Robotic Solutions

SCHUNK recently released new devices for machine tooling and is now demonstrating these solutions in five countries to target plant managers, automation experts, and production staff.


News Oct 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

Bright Machines Introduces a “Self-service” Factory Automation Software

To enable their customers to reduce their dependence on vendors and enhance the efficiency and optimization of factory assembly lines, Bright Machines introduced the Brightware Studio software package.


News Oct 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Beckhoff Expands Its Industrial PCs to Provide Edge Devices for Faster Packing Operations

Beckhoff Expands Its Industrial PCs to Provide Edge Devices for Faster Packing Operations

How is Beckhoff working with OPTIMA Packaging Group to provide them with data management capabilities and smart product traceability?


News Oct 12, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Industry Leaders Set to Debut Latest Industrial Software and Edge Devices at Rockwell Automation Fair

Rittal and EPLAN plan to jointly showcase new industrial software solutions at the Rockwell Automation Fair.