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Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.

Omron has opened a new research facility in CA geared towards advanced motion control systems.

Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a…

Every day has historical significance - it will never happen again. But more importantly, today contains a lineup of a LOT of 2’s. Is there a better day to talk about the language of computers and PLCs, base-2?

Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue…

Honeybee Robotics will become a wholly-owned subsidy of Blue Origin, combining Honeybee’s robotic experience with Blue Origin’s space exploration missions.

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about…

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software…

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software package from Stäubli.

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT,…

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks…

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and…

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more…

Mitsubishi Electric seeks to eliminate the black-box approach to AI controls—and takes steps toward establishing a more human-centric AI ethics policy.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout…

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has numerous control systems that must be remotely maintained accurately throughout the life of its operation.

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can…

Automation supplier Phoenix Contact released several new PLC and communication technologies. What are they and how can they help control engineers?

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

What is software logging, how can it be exploited, and what are leading industrial and cybersecurity experts saying about Log4j?

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems…

Emerson released a redesigned patch management system for improving cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS), managing patches from Windows and McAfee.

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

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.

Did you miss big news or trends in 2021? Let's review the most popular news, technical, and textbook content of the year.

Did you miss big news or trends in 2021? Let's review the most popular news, technical, and textbook content of the year.

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed…

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.

Together with Ericsson, Porsche launches the 5G Research Network at its Leipzig factory to transform manufacturing…

Together with Ericsson, Porsche launches the 5G Research Network at its Leipzig factory to transform manufacturing operations through advanced communications.

Pleora releases a new software integration solution in hopes of simplifying the deployment of inspection systems for…

Pleora releases a new software integration solution in hopes of simplifying the deployment of inspection systems for robotics, automotive, IIoT, and aerospace industries.