Automation, Controls and Technology News

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation. READY Academy is offering the chance for engineers to be uptrained through its curriculum of online interactive videos to implement automated solutions using Forge/OS and Task Canvas.    Who is READY Robotics? READY Robotics, which traces its origins to robotics research at Johns Hopkins University, was founded in 2016. Forge/OS, the first enterprise-grade operating system and programming interface across robotic brands, was the creation of READY Robotics and has since served as the foundation for other enterprise-grade robotics...

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems. In the industrial sector, Siemens is mostly known for their PLCs, control components, and automation equipment.   The CNC Sinumerik One The Sinumerik One is a digital CNC system that allows designers of CNCs and operators to control a virtual CNC machine. Sinumerik One can also map an entire process into a digital twin and control external hardware. These capabilities allow different hardware to work together, which can speed up manufacturing processes.    The SINUMERIK ONE....

XPOLogistics teams up with MIT to drive forward the development of transportation and logistics solutions. XPOLogistics, Inc. provides transportation and logistics solutions for supply chains of global companies and industry leaders.   XPO Logistics Bringing Supply Chain Solutions XPO provides contract logistics for a range of B2B and B2C goods, including consumer electronics, chemicals, food and beverages, consumer packaged goods, aerospace parts, medical equipment, and more.  XPO’s transportation solutions involve digital expertise to deliver goods most efficiently and safely possible. The company’s transportation solutions cover everything from shipping, home delivery of heavy goods, door-to-door container transfer by rail and dray, full...

Hyundai Robotics partners with Hyundai Engineering and Construction to create autonomous solutions in material transport and other autonomous work in the construction industry.  Hyundai Starts R&D on Construction Roots Hyundai Robotics partners with Hyundai Engineering and Construction to build autonomous solutions in material transport and other autonomous work in the construction industry.  Hyundai Robotics will partner with Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) to build robots that will navigate machinery on construction sites and perform monotonous tasks like bricklaying, drilling, painting, and other jobs. The new partnership follows the robotics trends expected to grow most rapidly in construction after manufacturing and...

Fluke Corp has invested in Everactive for its novelty sensor technology in hopes to accelerate IIoT technologies. Fluke recently invested in Everactive, a silicon valley company that produces data intelligence and sensor technology. Everactive has spent the last decade researching and developing sensor and data acquisition technology. They have made sensor technology simpler by eliminating batteries from their equipment altogether.   New Sensor Technology  The goal for this new technology from Everactive is simplification and ease of use. Everactive’s sensor technology aims to pave the way for battery-free solutions.  These sensors utilize multiple methods of energy harvesting, such as thermal...