FANUC’s SCARA robots feature operation for pick and place, assembly, testing/inspection and packaging processes in a range of industries including consumer electronics, auto component, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation,…
(Image courtesy of Industrial Internet Consortium). The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) published the first results of its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) testbed program. Led by IIC member companies including…
An updated wireless standard for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) was recently finalized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The standard, called IEEE 802.16s-2017 – Standard…
(Image courtesy of Siemens.) Siemens has announced the latest release of its cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) operating system, MindSphere. Currently available in select preview and set for general release…
Inductive Automation looks forward to working more closely with IAG, which is becoming a more active member of the Ignition community. Source URL: Industrial Automation Group earns designation as Inductive…
The HC10 is designed to eliminate operator pinch points while through-arm utilities hide cabling and increase safety by reducing the risks of snagging or interference with other equipment. Source URL:…
With its release the company augments PlantESP’s ability to support the diagnostic and optimization needs of single site, multi-site and enterprise process manufacturers on a global basis. Source URL: Control…
Mass production is all about efficiency. Bringing in automation is one way to improve efficiency, and there are dozens of ways to approach the problem. You can buy individual automation…
Mass production is all about efficiency. Bringing in automation is one way to improve efficiency, and there are dozens of ways to approach the problem. You can buy individual automation…
(Image courtesy of the U.S. Council on Competitiveness.) Well, I thought we were entering the age of additive manufacturing, but it’s the age of optimization that’s next on the docket,…