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SIBERprotectTM Protects Industrial OT Systems with Innovative Cyber Response Solution

May 15, 2024 A cyber-attack can happen within a millisecond. Defend your operation just as fast with SIBERprotectTM: an automated, intelligent solution for your industrial OT operation. By Krystie Johnston Siemens recently introduced SIBERprotectTM, an automated, intelligent solution that defends critical infrastructure and OT systems in industrial settings from cyberattacks. This advanced, automatic, response to…

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Press Retrofit is Textbook: New for Old – and Even More Productive!

May 15, 2024 Grass GmbH, a global manufacturer of movement systems – including telescopic slides – required a safety upgrade of a complete press line for steel forming at their Salzburg plant. Where normative safety requirements are concerned, presses have a special status: so they were looking for a partner that was able to convert…

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Improving Industrial Sensing: Omron’s Smart Fiber Sensor

May 7, 2024 In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Manufacturers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to optimize their processes and minimize downtime. Omron, a leader in industrial automation, has recently unveiled its latest Fiber Optic Amplifier which addresses critical market problems, and improves the way industrial sensing is approached. This blog…

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Revolutionizing EV SMT Assembly: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency with Advanced CT X-Ray Inspection

May 7, 2024 In the dynamic realm of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, ensuring the utmost quality and reliability of circuit boards is of paramount importance. Omron, a pioneering force in automaton technology, has developed the VT-X850, an innovative CT X_Ray inspection system tailored specifically for EV SMT (surface mount technology) assembly This state-of-the-art machine offers…

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Siemens Launches Depot360: Zero-Emission Fleet Operations Solution in Canada

May 2, 2024 Siemens is committed to helping Canadian customers manage and simplify their fleet electrification with innovative solutions, including locally-developed software. Faisal Kazi, President and CEO, Siemens Canada With transportation being the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases and road transport responsible for almost three quarters of these emissions globally*, Siemens Smart Infrastructure has…

Margo: The New Open Standard Initiative for Interoperability at the Edge of Industrial Automation
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Margo: The New Open Standard Initiative for Interoperability at the Edge of Industrial Automation

May 2, 2024 Margo is the new open standard initiative for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation. Today, industrial companies face unprecedented challenges. Manpower Group recently reported that 75% of companies in the industrial sector are currently experiencing a talent shortage. Supply chain problems, an increasingly competitive market landscape, rapidly changing customer demand, and the need to increase…

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Heavy Payload Cobots vs Traditional Robots for Industrial Automation

May 1, 2024 Adopting collaborative robots (cobots) represents a significant shift in automation strategies. Universal Robots is a frontrunner in the cobot sector and delivers solutions that are transforming industrial automation. This discussion provides detailed reasons why Universal Robots’ cobots are ideal for most industrial automation applications. Rapid Deployment of Universal Robots Cobots Universal Robots’…

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Upgrading Legacy Automation: Implications, Challenges, and Best Practices

May 1, 2024 On today’s factory floor, upgrading legacy automation equipment is often a taboo subject. “Why fix what isn’t broken”? “What fix it unit it is broken”? “Why borrow trouble”? There are many quick rebuttals to team members who have faced a close call on the production floor around legacy equipment. Legacy automation, characterized…

Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications
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Guide to Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) in Industrial Applications

April 15, 2024 Synchronous Serial Interface (SSI) technology is a cornerstone in the realm of digital communication, particularly for conveying position and speed feedback from encoders in both rotary and linear forms. Known for its precision and resilience to noise interference, SSI plays a pivotal role in applications demanding high accuracy, such as in CNC…

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Omron’ Advanced Safety Services 101

Omron Offers Advanced Safety Services – What You May Not Know Yet April 10, 2024 In any industrial setting, safety is of the utmost importance. Omron Offers Advanced Safety Services to help you and your staff navigate the challenges of complex industry standards and compliance regulations. They also can provide machine safety technology to protect…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integrates with Cobots and AMRs Making them Smarter

April 8, 2024 Ny Krystie Johnston Robot technology is becoming increasingly accessible for companies of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Accelerated computing and the ever-evolving contribution of artificial intelligence or AI are transforming virtually everything – robots and robot technology included. Teradyne Robotics, a global leader in advanced automation solutions and parent…

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ABB’s Expansion Joint System Helps Expand Sustainable Transportation Possibilities

How two feet is helping connect Canada’s new automated light rail transit network April 4, 2024 Engineering ingenuity for robust infrastructure ABB is proud to have designed and produced the expansion joint system used on the Champlain Bridge section of the REM, Montreal. Canada is considered to have one of the best developed infrastructures in…

Stretch from Boston Dynamics Puts Mobile Robots at the Forefront in Intralogistics Technology
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Stretch from Boston Dynamics Puts Mobile Robots at the Forefront in Intralogistics Technology

April 4, 2024 With a focus on autonomy, flexibility and safety, Boston Dynamics applies its robotics expertise to a commercial robot solution with automation and integrated safety technologies from Beckhoff As the intralogistics industry speeds ahead, mobile robotics will become even more critical. Many solutions move cartons and totes from point A to point B….

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A Guide to Industrial Ethernet (IE)

April 2, 2024 Ethernet has become the backbone of industrial communication, enabling devices and systems to exchange data rapidly and reliably. This guide delves into Ethernet’s implementation in industrial settings, highlighting its advantages, protocols, frame structure, and data types to provide a solid foundation for professionals looking to leverage this technology. Understanding Industrial Ethernet At…

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Making the Sustainable Transformation of the Process Industry a Success

March 25, 2024 By Krystie Johnston and Dr. Manfred Jagiella Sustainability facilitates opportunity when approached with a mindset to preserve resources and promote circularity. We share one Earth, and it is our global responsibility to care for it for the next generation. Endress+Hauser is one global company that understands this responsibility – and practices it…

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Revolutionizing Material Movement with Autonomous Mobile Robots

March 14, 2024 The MD Series AMRs are designed to automate midrange material movement applications with ease In today’s fast-paced manufacturing and logistics industries, the need for efficient and flexible material movement solutions has never been greater. Traditional methods like conveyor systems, forklifts, and manual pushcarts have served us well, but they come with limitations….