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Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Hexagon Aims to Close the “OEE Gap” With Latest Asset Management Tool

Data is invaluable in industry. This is no different for CNC machines and shop floors. Hexagon’s latest tool allows for remote data collection and monitoring.


News Jan 05, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to combine sound and deep learning to optimize predictive maintenance.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC, known for its pneumatic and motion control components, recently released four new devices to their library of control components.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
AMETEK Process Instruments Launches E-Commerce Website for the U.S. Market

AMETEK Process Instruments Launches E-Commerce Website for the U.S. Market

How could this distribution site help engineers have more access and options to equipment?


Schneider Electric and Prisma Photonics Combine Technology to Increase Efficiency for Oil and Gas Pipelines

Schneider Electric and Prisma Photonics Combine Technology to Increase Efficiency for Oil and Gas Pipelines

The new partnership hopes to give the oil and gas industry new tools to monitor leaks and combat sabotage or illegal activity that can damage pipelines.


News Dec 07, 2021 by Seth Price
New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

New Air Quality Regulations Could Impact Restrictions on Control Equipment and Monitoring Devices

What are emissions restrictions and how could they impact your control systems and monitoring devices?


Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Three Things Control Engineers Have Been Thankful for in 2021

Let’s look back at trends in 2021 and see what has skyrocketed industrial automation in the last year.


News Nov 25, 2021 by Aline Dias
Bosch Rexroth Adds New Range of Electromechanical Cylinders for Heavy-duty Automation

Bosch Rexroth Adds New Range of Electromechanical Cylinders for Heavy-duty Automation

Bosch Rexroth announces its new family of compact electromechanical cylinders for heavy-duty applications, the EMC-HP series.


News Nov 17, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB’s New Machine Tending Robotic Cell Family Aims to Maximize Flexibility in Machine Tending

ABB’s New Machine Tending Robotic Cell Family Aims to Maximize Flexibility in Machine Tending

ABB recently launched a new family of modular machine tending application cells intended for applications in the metals industry.


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
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
Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

Pilz Releases a Radar System Aimed to Make Robotic Operations Safer

How can this sensor make automation applications safer?


Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

Fluke Process Instruments Debuts Thermal Measurement Solutions for Harsh Environments

What is this new furnace tracking system and why is it important to monitor temperatures in these extremely hot environments?


News Oct 05, 2021 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer Releases New Control Components for Flexible Systems

Baumer, an international control and sensor technology company, announced two product offerings that solve notable issues in the industrial control sector.


News Oct 01, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics Adds More Autonomous Inspection Features to the Spot Robot

Boston Dynamics announces the latest update to its industrial mobile robot, Spot, adding flexible autonomy and repeatable data capture as part of Spot Release 3.0.


News Sep 30, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices’ New Line of Push Button Switches Target Space-constrained Applications

CUI Devices announced its new pushbutton product line targeted for electronics and control applications. Let’s dive into the specifics of the new product family.


News Sep 25, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Industrial Automation Companies Develop New Tools to Utilize LiDAR Capabilities

Several companies have begun working together to leverage the latest LiDAR technology to solve very different problems.


News Sep 24, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Markforged Addresses Common Hurdles in Additive Manufacturing with New Cloud-based Software

Markforged Addresses Common Hurdles in Additive Manufacturing with New Cloud-based Software

Learn about Markforged and their new Eiger Fleet additive manufacturing software designed for industrial automation.


News Sep 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Electric Releases CNC Offset Manager Software for Factory Automation Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Releases CNC Offset Manager Software for Factory Automation Systems

Mitsubishi Electric pushes for optimal CNC machining by providing production managers with its new CNC Offset Manager Software.


News Sep 13, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Recent Metal and Steel Manufacturing Innovations Aim to Advance Processing

Recent Metal and Steel Manufacturing Innovations Aim to Advance Processing

While steel manufacturing may seem like a mature, unchanging industry, recent advancements show that metallurgical technology is constantly advancing.


News Sep 05, 2021 by Seth Price