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Automation technologies related to discrete manufacturing industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, textiles, and electronics.

Articles

Should Manufacturers Care About Humanoid Robots?

Brian R. May

With AI advancing fast, humanoid robots could break new ground for manufacturing. But it will take some time, the outcome is unclear and preparation will be key.

A Connected Workforce is as Important as OEE

Rafael Amaral

Moxa’s CCG-1500 Series private 5G cellular gateways measure only 100 x 125 x 35 mm. These private 5G cellular gateways have low power consumption (averaging 8 W), which improves battery life, allows fewer power inputs, and reduces maintenance and operating costs.

Enabling Smart Manufacturing with Private 5G

Jun Wang

Improving Measurement in Sugar Mills with Industrial Sensors

Siemens Simatic HMI panels. Source: Siemens

How Cost-Efficient HMIs Can Transform Machine Design

Ramey Miller

Complementing a central high-cost HMI with lower-cost HMIs for specific functions allow operators to focus on dedicated functions without navigating through an intricate interface...

How to Optimize Existing Equipment

Scott Howard

System integrator tips for unlocking the full potential of your automation processes and tools.

Precise Motion Control with Stepper Motors

The growing availability of customizable options for motors allows engineers to tailor motors to specific application needs, while modular designs simplify integration and reduce...

Can AI-Powered Robotics Help Overcome U.S. Manufacturing’s Labor Shortage?

Matt Jones

Robotics powered by artificial intelligence, particularly AI-vision software, offer a promising solution to alleviate workforce shortages by automating manual tasks and enhancing...

Protocol Conversion: Industrial Automation’s Universal Translator

Joe Wagner

Enable old and new systems to speak to each other, unlock critical data and optimize performance.

Leveraging Managed Services for OT Cybersecurity

Dino Busalachi

As the digital transformation of industrial systems accelerates, organizations face a growing challenge in securing their operations technology environments.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Programming Languages

How to choose between programmable logic controllers and industrial PCs.

Products

Ergonomic HMI Tablet Device

IDEC Corporation

IDEC has introduced the new HT4P Safety Commander— an ergonomic device allowing users to safely hold a HMI tablet while providing power, networking and hardwired emergency stop...

4K 3D Profile Laser Line Profile Sensor

Teledyne DALSA

The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096...

3D Volume Sensor

Banner Engineering Corp.

The ZMX series 3D time of flight sensor provides a single sensor for volume monitoring. The ZMX sensor is installed over the bin to be filled and through the use of digital imaging...

AutomationDirect adds Linear Position Potentiometers

AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has released the Gefran linear potentiometers and accessories, used to detect position and linear direction movement.

Videos

Edge Computing Insights for Manufacturers

David Greenfield, editor in chief

In this video excerpt from the podcast interview with Steve Mustard, former executive board member and president of ISA, and current president and CEO of National Automation, ...