Automation, Controls and Technology News

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...

Rockwell Automation released updates for its free updater tools to provide central visibility and useful software and firmware management. Rockwell Releases New Updater Tools Rockwell recently announced the availability of its updated, free ControlFLASH Plus and FactoryTalk Updater tools. These tools allow producers to track and manage industrial firmware and software more effectively.  Depending on the automation system's complexity, updating your control hardware's firmware can be quite daunting. Valuable production time can be lost during downtime if producers, administrators, or team leaders have difficulty locating the correct firmware and software. Rockwell aims to address the lack of centralized visibility in many plants...