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Opto 22 Moves Towards Large-Scale IIoT with Groov EPIC Updated Firmware

Opto 22 Moves Towards Large-Scale IIoT with Groov EPIC Updated Firmware

Opto 22, an industrial control product and IoT manufacturer, debuted their most recent firmware.


News Nov 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
What is Height-Based Laser Sensing? Technology from Keyence Brings New Inspection Capabilities

What is Height-Based Laser Sensing? Technology from Keyence Brings New Inspection Capabilities

Keyence released an image-based laser sensor used for detecting and scanning defects across an entire area.


News Nov 12, 2020 by Seth Price
Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

In an industry first, Eaton has achieved cybersecurity certifications from both the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and UL.


News Nov 11, 2020 by Seth Price
Honeywell to Automate North Field East Initiative for Production of Liquified Natural Gas in Qatar

Honeywell to Automate North Field East Initiative for Production of Liquified Natural Gas in Qatar

Honeywell has been chosen by Qatargas as the instrumentation and controls contractor for the largest liquid natural gas projects in the world.


News Nov 11, 2020 by Leah Scully
Schneider Electric and Aramco Partner on O-PAS Automation Solutions

Schneider Electric and Aramco Partner on O-PAS Automation Solutions

These industry leaders are building a new research and testing facility, called Saudi Schneider Electric Innovation and Research Center, in Saudi Arabia.


News Nov 09, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
ASSISTA Cobot from Mitsubishi Electric Goes to Market in North and South America

ASSISTA Cobot from Mitsubishi Electric Goes to Market in North and South America

Mitsubishi brings customers in North and South America the ASSISTA cobot, to help employees work safely and efficiently in a collaborative environment. 


News Nov 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Automation Introduces First Edge Gateway for FactoryTalk to Accelerate IT/OT Convergence

Rockwell Automation Introduces First Edge Gateway for FactoryTalk to Accelerate IT/OT Convergence

Rockwell's FactoryTalk Edge Gateway software unifies data from the various industrial sources and control or automation systems to support contextualization and more insights.


News Nov 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

The Thai divisions of ABB and Ericson have announced a new joint partnership this week.


Schneider Enters New Partnership to Integrate Predictive Monitoring Software into Rotating Machines

Schneider Enters New Partnership to Integrate Predictive Monitoring Software into Rotating Machines

The partnership leads to predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring in rotating equipment like AC motors, compressors, conveyors, and more.


News Nov 05, 2020 by Leah Scully
SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Sensors announced the release of an intelligent add-on, known as the sHub, for use with their EDS/EDM35 servomotor feedback system.


News Nov 03, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

International security company, Cisco, announced a new Wide Area Networking (WAN) edge platform designed to help industrial customers accelerate cloud adoption.


ABB Sends 800 Industrial Robots to Help Volkswagen Produce Next-Generation EVs

ABB Sends 800 Industrial Robots to Help Volkswagen Produce Next-Generation EVs

ABB provides Volkswagen with industrial robots to help the company achieve its e-mobility goals.


News Nov 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Aims to Improve Machine Tool Availability Through its Latest Mechanical Applications

Siemens Aims to Improve Machine Tool Availability Through its Latest Mechanical Applications

Siemens seeks to improve the production process for global businesses by providing digitization tools for monitoring machine tools


News Nov 01, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Showcasing VR-Based Simulators, Honeywell Optimizes Training For Industrial Workers with Digital Twin

Honeywell introduced its latest Immersive Field Simulator (IFS), which creates a physical virtual twin of the plant as well as a digital twin to the processes.


News Oct 30, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Emerson’s Mobile Roadshow Goes Virtual for 2020 Still Showcasing Latest Technology

Emerson’s Mobile Roadshow Goes Virtual for 2020 Still Showcasing Latest Technology

Each year, Emerson launches a nine-month-long mobile roadshow for demonstrating their latest products. This year, the show is set to be virtual.


News Oct 30, 2020 by Seth Price
Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Cloud robotics company, Fetch, and material-handling systems company VARGO, partner on a new solution to enable optimized robot picking in the warehouse.


The U.S. Dept. of Labor Acknowledges Rockwell, FANUC, and Industry Partners for Apprenticeship Programs

The U.S. Dept. of Labor Acknowledges Rockwell, FANUC, and Industry Partners for Apprenticeship Programs

Industry leaders in automation and manufacturing are given special recognition by the U.S. Department of Labor to develop the next generation advanced manufacturing workforce.


News Oct 29, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Releases EcoStruxure Plant Advisor Built with an Industrial Data Processing Platform

Schneider Releases EcoStruxure Plant Advisor Built with an Industrial Data Processing Platform

Schneider’s release of the new EcoStruxure plant advisor aims to help companies expand capabilities and improve efficiency in the industrial sector.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell