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NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST Awards Several Universities With Critical Funding to Develop Curriculum in Manufacturing and Automation

NIST awards funding to five universities to create educational content on standards for industrial manufacturing, robotic applications, engineering, and IIoT tools.


News Nov 06, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Rockwell, Universal Robots, and Yokogawa Will Showcase Latest Automation Solutions This November

Industry leaders are gearing up for big events this November to highlight their latest solutions in industrial automation.


Lockheed Partners With Industry Leaders to Develop Commercial Space Station to Foster Industrial Activity

Lockheed Partners With Industry Leaders to Develop Commercial Space Station to Foster Industrial Activity

Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Voyager Space and Nanoracks to build and deploy the world’s first commercial space station to encourage industrial activity.


News Oct 30, 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
Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Toyota and Partners Develop New Solutions to Increase Motor Efficiency on the Factory Floor

Motors are one of the biggest loads for electrical energy used in manufacturing operations. How are these companies working to increase motor efficiency?


News Oct 25, 2021 by Seth Price
Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Rockwell Automation Expands Their Allen-Bradley Line of Motor Protection Products

Allen-Bradley, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rockwell Automation, announced a new line of space-saving circuit breakers.


News Oct 22, 2021 by Seth Price
Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

Laird Thermal Systems Expands Performance Chiller Line with New Thermoelectric Coolers

What are the new solid-state thermoelectric coolers from Laird Thermal Systems and how could they help control temperature in harsh industrial environments?


News Oct 13, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal blocks, and converters.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

HEIDENHAIN’s New Encoders Aim to Provide Motor Feedback and Position Measurement in a Single Device

What are rotary encoders, and how can they be a critical component in industrial applications? 


Tektronix Debuts New Testing Products to Keep Up with Supply Chain Demands

Tektronix Debuts New Testing Products to Keep Up with Supply Chain Demands

Learn about Tektronix's latest solutions and how could they help engineers combat the global chip shortage and other supply chain demands.


News Sep 30, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Demag Develops Industrial Cranes to Meet the Needs of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing

Demag Develops Industrial Cranes to Meet the Needs of Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing

How can industrial cranes play a key role in modern assembly lines?


News Sep 29, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo Utilizes Intelligent Motion Control in New Automated Packing Machine

Sumitomo recently debuted introduced a smaller version of its popular packing machine, the El-Exis SP 250.


News Sep 27, 2021 by Seth Price
Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

Beckhoff and Partners Redesign PCB Testing Machines in Automotive Manufacturing

How are these companies redesigning control systems used for testing systems and what new features are they adding?


News Sep 24, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

New Vision Sensor from Keyence Designed to Unlock Capabilities in AI and Machine Learning

What are vision sensors and how can engineers use them in critical inspection and detection tasks?


News Sep 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

University Researchers Develop Octopus-inspired Robotic Arm That Moves Without a Motor

Borrowed from origami techniques, researchers utilize magnets and magnetic fields to control a robot arm for omnidirectional movement.


News Sep 15, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB and Staubli Partner to Expand Modern Mining Innovations

ABB and Staubli Partner to Expand Modern Mining Innovations

ABB recently entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Staübli Electrical Connectors towards the goal of creating all-electric mining.


News Sep 14, 2021 by Seth Price
New Survey Data Reveals Traditional Electronic Distributors are Focusing on the Industrial Automation Market

New Survey Data Reveals Traditional Electronic Distributors are Focusing on the Industrial Automation Market

Major electronic distributors are expanding their products in the industrial automation space, but why? And who are the companies leading this shift?


Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi Expands Line of I/O Link Photoelectric Sensors

What are the IO-Link photoelectric sensors from Carlo Gavazzi and how can these features help engineers with inspection tasks?


News Sep 07, 2021 by Seth Price
GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

GE’s Digital’s Proficy CSense Industrial Analytics Software Aims to Better Analyze and Collect Data

How is GE's Proficy CSense software making complex algorithms easier to navigate?


News Sep 04, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich