A place for every robot and every robot in its place

Robots are continuing to advance significantly, creating a diverse ecosystem of solutions, which support an increasing variety of industries and applications. As a result, future-oriented factories are able to select robotic systems that meet the requirements and goals of virtually…

Accessible digital transformation for manufacturers

Nexer Insight has announced a strategic collaboration with Industry 4.0 platform company, EUON. The joint initiative will provide a low-cost on-ramp solution for manufacturers to securely upload data to the Azure cloud and gain immediate insights, without any coding required.…

How robotics and automation are transforming North American economy

At Automate 2022 Show and Conference in Detroit, robotics industry leaders will discuss how robotics and automation are transforming the North American economy in an executive roundtable co-sponsored by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and the Association for Advancing…

The future of process automation

ABB has released a white paper entitled “The DCS of tomorrow: ABB’s process automation system vision,” which outlines how process automation systems will evolve to support industries as they undergo digital transformation and shift to sustainable energy sources. For more…

Edge computing best practices for connecting disparate systems

Companies wanting to create a true digital transformation (DX) must determine the best ways to interconnect their intelligent assets and growing numbers of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. They often encounter challenges as they merge information technology (IT) and operations…

Schneider Electric launches digital twin software solution

Schneider Electric has launched EcoStruxure Machine Expert Twin, a scalable digital twin software solution to manage the entire machine lifecycle. The software enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create digital models of real machines so they can be designed and…

Robotics and automation in PV manufacturing

As the demand for solar energy increases there is continuous pressure to improve quality and reliability and to decrease price on products. To remain competitive in this type of environment, manufacturers need to increase their output, maintain or improve quality,…

WEG launches smart monitoring tool

WEG has launched Motion Fleet Management (WMFM), a control and monitoring tool for the operation and maintenance of industrial assets. Deployable across fleets of motors, drives, gearboxes and other installed equipment, WMFM promises to reduce unscheduled downtime, optimise maintenance, and…

Rockwell Automation partners with Microsoft to deliver Cloud solutions

Rockwell Automation, Inc. will be showcasing a range of new cloud offerings in the Microsoft demonstration space at Hannover Messe 2022. These offerings enable new value creation across the industrial systems lifecycle continuum from design, operations, and maintenance. There will…

What is PoE? Using Power Over Ethernet for IoT

Power Over Ethernet is a popular alternative to dedicated power supplies used to provide devices with the power they need over the ethernet cable that’s already attached. PoE has become a popular choice for industrial hardware users looking to reduce…