What Is Industry 4.0, Anyway?
“You say you got a real solution Well, you know We’d all love to see the plan.” – The Beatles The four industrial revolutions: (1) Mechanization through water and steam…
New Electric Actuator Pushes up to 40 Short Tons at 13 Inches per Second
In the world of linear actuators, hydraulics traditionally held the king-of-the-hill on force, while electromechanical actuators were faster and more accurate. However, electric actuators are gaining ground on the force…
Lessons from the Tesla Hack: Automotive IoT Security
Still from a Keen Security Labs video demonstrating researchers remotely applying the brakes to a Tesla Model S. (Image courtesy of Keen Security Labs.) At the Black Hat security conference…
L-com introduces series of PoE+ supported Ethernet patch panels
L-com’s PoE+ Ethernet patch panels were designed to handle PoE+ electrical loads while maintaining power and data transmission output. The PoE+ compliance of these patch panels is in accordance with…
AutomationDirect introduces Marathon Powerwash SXT motors
Jet pump motors are commonly used in commercial and industrial water treatment and processing applications to power centrifugal and hydraulic pumps. Marathon jet pump motors are available in single and…
BA Systèmes introduces GF2 Automated Guided Vehicle
This latest AGV in BA Systèmes’ range addresses the particular needs in the food industry and more specifically in the bottling market. Source URL: BA Systèmes introduces GF2 Automated Guided…
KEB America releases Safety PLC, Safe I/O modules, and Safety PLC programming software
Safety PLC, Safe I/O modules, and Safety PLC programming software are now available as part of a full system solution designed by KEB. All of the new safety products are…
Stratus introduces Stratus ztC Edge computing platform
ztC Edge is a zero-touch, virtualized and self- protecting computing platform, specifically designed for industrial edge environments. Source URL: Stratus introduces Stratus ztC Edge computing platform Source Website: Factory Automation…
Introducing the First Self-Reinforced Fuselage Panel Made with 3D Printing
(Image courtesy of STELIA Aerospace.) French aerostructure manufacturer STELIA Aerospace has revealed a demonstrator for metallic self-reinforced fuselage panels, with stiffeners directly manufactured on the surface. This feat of aerospace…
EVT introduces version 3.7 of EyeVision software with thermal imaging commands
The nondestructive detection of hidden materials in plastics or openings in foam can be solved with the thermal imaging commands of drag-and-drop-programmable EyeVision software. Source URL: EVT introduces version 3.7…