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Vision-Guided Robotics
Applications for vision-guided robotics are growing rapidly. This article looks at some of VGR's common uses and challenges in articulated robots. -
Essential Digital Twins for Upstream Oil and Gas Production Operations
The technology is enabling remote asset and enterprise performance management. -
IDTechEx Report: Sensors in a Post-Covid World
The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. -
State of the Mining and Metals Industry in 2020
In 2020, mining and metals companies are looking to recover from COVID-19, increase sustainability, and ensure public trust. Long-term trends are positive. -
AVEVA Roundtable Insights: Digitalization Reenergizing Industry
AVEVA hosted a virtual roundtable panel discussion Aug. 26, 2020 with key people from the world’s largest oil & gas organizations to understand how technology is reenergizing industry. -
Case Study: Prepared for the Future with Software-Supported Robotics
ZF Friedrichshafen relies on a special programming software environment for the simulation of robot applications, the generation of program code using a modular principle, and the reduction of maintenance costs as well as the ability to work independently of manufacturers. -
Ametek Surface Vision Inspection System Helps Major Aluminum Manufacturer Meet Customer Quality Targets
AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has supported aluminum manufacturer Laminazione Sottile S.p.A. in meeting customer specifications for product quality. -
Endress+Hauser Strengthens Presence in the Middle East
Endress+Hauser is strengthening the Group’s presence on the Arabian Peninsula with the establishment of Endress+Hauser Middle East. -
Emerson Extends OEM Program to Life Sciences to Accelerate Industry’s Digital Transformation
Collaboration with leading OEMs will reduce cost and time to bring therapies to marke. -
Electrocomponents Supports Student Engineers Competition
Invent for the Planet brought together more than 800 engineering students around the world to inspire solutions for global problems such as microplastics in the oceans, sustainable airline waste management and single-use plastics. -
Peak-Ryzex Workforce Safety Solution for Distancing, Contact Tracing
Enterprise solution for employee distancing and contact tracing developed for customers, is first deployed internally to better understand technology, reporting, and workflows. -
How to Define Zones and Conduits
A good understanding of zones and conduits, as introduced in the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards, is fundamentally important to industrial cybersecurity. -
Improving Productivity in Industries Using BLE-Based RTLS Technology
BLE-based real-time location systems (RTLS) can be used to improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in a wide variety of industries. -
Columbia/Okura’s miniPAL® Now Featured as Part of Universal Robots UR+ Application Kits
Columbia/Okura LLC is pleased to announce the miniPAL®, a collaborative palletizer featuring the UR10e robot, has been certified and added to the Universal Robots UR+ Applications Program. -
The Three Zeroes for Managing Production Operations
Asset Performance Management 4.0 (APM 4.0) must assure all assets perform their intended duty as efficiently as possible for its whole lifecycle with minimal risks. -
Breaking Free From Batteries: Industrial “Internet of Things” Platform Built on Battery-Free Sensors
Everactive presents the factory of the future, batteries not included. -
5 Recent Great Reads in IT/OT Convergence
The International Society of Automation (ISA) shares 5 articles about IT/OT convergence and digital transformation from August 2020. -
The International Society of Automation Recognizes 2020 Celebrating Excellence Awardees
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the 2020 ISA Celebrating Excellence award recipients. -
Changes to Bosch Rexroth Management in North America
Paul Cooke, President & CEO of Bosch Rexroth North America, will retire on Dec. 31, 2020. His successor as of Dec. 1, 2020, will be Greg Gumbs, most recently VP & GM Electrical Automation Solutions at EATON Corporation. -
InfinityQS’ Global Client Survey Shows Positive Upturn in Manufacturing During COVID-19
Research reveals nearly three-quarters of manufacturers are now working remotely and reporting they are "optimistic toward the future." -
3D Optical Metrology: Versatile Tools for Today's Advanced Manufacturing
Today, high precision metrology solutions must be sourced carefully to ensure that they represent the best fit for particular industrial applications. -
Case Study: Autonomous Mobile Robots Help Teradyne Clean Production Areas and Labs
Similar to other jobs that are dirty, dull, and dangerous for human workers (the 3Ds), and that require highly consistent and reliable outcomes, the “new normal” of disinfection is ripe for automation. -
New Global Trends Drive the Human-machine Interface Software and Services Market
New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Human-machine Interface (HMI) Software and Services market reveals that Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) and other global trends drive the market. -
Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Inductees
Women in Manufacturing (WiM) has inducted 15 women into its inaugural Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. -
Why Do Industrial IoT Projects Fail?
Beecham Research published a survey of IoT adopters which found that 58% of respondents stated their IoT project was either mostly unsuccessful or not successful. Why is that? -
A3 to Host Five Virtual Automaton/Robotics-focused Events This Fall
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) announced an impressive lineup of five new virtual events taking place in the fall of 2020. -
Automation Ethics: An Ongoing Challenge for the Future
A philosopher considers the ethical dimension of the future of automation. -
Securing Cyber-Physical Systems: ISA in Conversation with Newsweek
Officers from ISA, ISAGCA's parent organization, recently sat down in conversation with Newsweek Vantage about cyber risks to critical infrastructure. -
Keeping Customers Working Safely with Advanced Technical Support from Ametek Surface Vision
AMETEK Surface Vision has extended its global service and technical support for industrial customers to ensure operations continue safely and effectively. -
Festo AI Project Wins Inaugural AI Champion Award
This AI algorithm signals personnel to replace failing pneumatic clamps before problems and costly shutdowns occur. -
Three Challenges in Using Machine Learning in Industrial Applications
Machine learning (ML) is present in many aspects of our lives, to the point that is difficult to get through a day without having contact with it. -
Collaborative Robots Vital for Connected Manufacturing Operations
To get the full benefit from human-robot collaboration, manufacturers must develop integrated strategies that combine data analytics, design, and a new partnership ecosystem. -
Keysight Survey Reveals Delays from Test Equipment Misconfiguration
Ninety-seven percent of surveyed R&D engineers reported revenue losses due to preventable equipment issues; 53% reported losses exceeding $100,000 per day waiting to resolve technical support issues. -
Finding the Right Robotic Process Automation Partner
A skilled motion control engineering services provider can help manufacturers realize the benefits of robotic applications. -
Private 5G Networks Offer New Enterprise Business Opportunities
New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Industrial 5G market reveals that 5G technology is still evolving, with new features added with each new specification release. -
How COVID-19 Has Changed the Future of Work in the Industrial Sector
How has the industrial sector's vision for the future of work changed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? -
When To Choose Manual or Automated Interoperability Testing
While automated interoperability testing has been advancing at pace, manual testing stubbornly retains its place–and value–across a range of testing scenarios. -
Northrop Grumman Supports Virtual Colorado STEM Camps
Company partners with local-Colorado school district and universities to teach students cybersecurity, machine learning and robotics. -
General Motion Control Systems Support New Generation of Connected Machinery
In the short term, the global General Motion Control (GMC) market will grow at a slower pace due to the COVID-19 pandemic but should recover as industrial organizations seek automation solutions that support their energy conservation. -
ARC: Asian Developing Markets to Drive Growth in Global Shipments of Hydrostatic Level Devices
Developing markets in Asia--including China, India, Asia Pacific, and Southeast Asian countries--are expected to drive most of the global growth in hydrostatic level shipments going forward. -
Manufacturers Urged To Consider Best Practices For Optimizing Control Plans With AI
A number of best practices will generally apply when implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for process control, according to DataProphet. -
BitFlow Joins OneBoxVision to Develop Vision Systems for Plastic Film Extruder
BitFlow recently assisted OneBoxVision in developing two web-based machine vision systems for a North American film extruder. -
Beckhoff USA Names Paxton Shantz Fabrication Industry Manager
Shantz will oversee sales and support of metalworking, machine tools, additive manufacturing and related applications. -
Is the Automotive Industry Propelling the Demand for Collaborative Robots?
Boosting the pace of production and reduction in labor costs, along with the minimum floor space requirement, are factors leading automotive manufacturers to adopt collaborative robot technology. -
Digital Water Will Increase Efficiency in the Water and Wastewater Industries
Digital water technologies will innovate and drive forward new solutions in the water and wastewater industries. -
Automating Security Operations: SOAR Supports Integrated Cybersecurity
When it comes to critical infrastructure cybersecurity or risk management, the use of SOAR may provide a solution as an integrative system platform. -
What's the Difference Between Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0?
Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 share many overlapping concepts, but they are distinctly different. -
ARC Predicts Strong Market Growth for AI for Machinery Applications
New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Machinery Applications market reveals that all regions will experience strong market growth to one degree or another. -
Würth Elektronik ICS Celebrates 10 Years in U.S. with New Production Facility
Wurth Electronics ICS, Inc., is celebrating its 10th anniversary as well as its move to a new site with twice the production space as the old facility. -
Predicting a Crisis Before It Happens: Sensors in the Water Network
With technology, it's possible to better predict how people use water and monitor its quality.