Automation, Controls and Technology News

 As open source software no longer necessitates the specialized knowledge that once limited it's use to developers and the IT-savvy, an increasing number of automation suppliers are making use of open source tools. The rise of open source software has created a wealth of opportunities for companies like netDNA services, a system integration form located in Southern Texas. CEO Dan Arbeau uses open-source software for the automation of mobile pumping units used to manage water in fracking operations. This technology allows the flow rates and water levels to be monitored automatically, without the need for technicians to constantly monitor the...

As one of the most highly automated industries in the world, the automotive sector has  made use of industrial robotics since GM introduced robotics systems to their manufacturing process in 1961. Today, robots are being employed in the automotive industry for far more sophisticated tasks besides painting and welding, with robots interacting seamlessly with human workers. Collaborative robots, AGVs, robotic vision technology and exoskeletons are just a few of the latest robotics technologies that are shaping the present and future of auto manufacturing. Auto Welding Since the 1980s, welding has been one of the most significant applications of robotics in...