Robot developed to open doors and pull on heavy objects
Researchers have developed small flying robots outfitted with advanced gripping technologies that can pull objects up to 40 times their weight. See video.
Gaining the edge in automation
Edge computing advances give users more options for architecting automation systems as well as flexible communication and programming choices.
Connecting quality data to process data
Using advanced analytics can help assure product quality and overall operational efficiencies. See case study example.
Hardware capabilities impact edge computing success
Industrial PCs offer a range of processing capabilities, form factors, and certifications that engineers must consider when implementing edge computing strategies in new applications or legacy systems.
IEEE 1584 -2018 changes offer a robust upgrade
Comprehensive standard review impacts arc flash analysis.
Autonomous mobile robot shipments achieve record high in 2018
More than 20,000 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) were shipped in 2018 according to Interact Analysis, which is double the number sold in 2017.
Algorithm developed to improve machine-learning models
MIT researchers have developed an algorithm that designs optimized machine-learning models up to 200 times faster than traditional methods.
Four extreme applications robots are used for
Industrial robots can operate in extreme conditions humans cannot and are being increasingly used for extreme heat and cold environments as well as hazardous ones.
Current transformer series
AutomationDirect's AcuAMP Solid Core current transformers are instrumentation grade and feature different window openings and two mounting styles along with numerous secondary ratios are available to meet most applications.
Supercomputer developed to explore science and engineering breakthroughs
Argonne National Laboratory’s exascale computer, Aurora, will launch in 2021 and will support machine learning and data science workloads alongside traditional modeling and simulation workloads.
Steps to take for a successful integration project
A successful system integration project should have clear goals and solve problems that will benefit companies in the short- and long-term, but not every project applies. See tips for when integration does and doesn’t make sense for a project.
Realizing the potential and benefits of an MES
Companies with a manufacturing execution system (MES) often generate a good initial return on investment (ROI), but there is a great deal of potential companies don't realize.