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Coding for Automation: Programming a PLC

On January 3, 2025 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, IoT by Mike Parks

PLCs bridge the industrial and information revolutions, evolving from manual rewiring to programmable automation and advanced networking, enabling IIoT integration and real-time data exchange. Early PLCs required assembly or Fortran knowledge, but ladder logic emerged as the dominant programming method.

Human-Robot Collaboration

On November 4, 2024 in All, Automation, EIT 2024, Robotics by Marsha Marcus-Kennedy

Cobots represent an Industry 5.0 manufacturing solution that puts sophisticated technology directly in the hands of operators. By automating repetitive tasks and enabling workers to focus on higher-level tasks, cobots ensure employee safety and simplify complex applications and programming.

Safety in Industry 5.0

On October 23, 2024 in All, IoT, Robotics, Sensors by Hector Barresi

Industry 5.0 provides a new perspective on operational and functional safety in the factory. With the human worker at the center, advanced technologies are integrated to improve productivity as well as to create safer and more efficient environments.

Tagged With: ai, functional safety, industry 5.0, iot, manufacturing, operational safety

AR, Robotics, Exoskeletons, and Drones

On August 26, 2024 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, Robotics, Sensors by Hector Barresi

As Industry 5.0 expands and integrates technologies like augmented reality, robotics, exoskeletons, and drones, manufacturers will benefit from sustainability, enhanced production efficiency, decreased human error, and safer work environments.

Connecting STEM Pathways to Economic Hope

On July 8, 2024 in All, General, Industrial, Maker, Robotics, STEAM, Student Central by Mouser Technical Content Staff

Nevada educator Ben Nguyen develops manufacturing technology programs for high school students, most of whom are from low-income communities. These programs enable the students to earn certifications and secure careers with Nevada-based manufacturing companies right after graduation.

Tagged With: career and technical education, high school, manufacturing, robotics, stem

The Evolution from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0

On June 6, 2024 in All, General, Industrial by Hector Barresi

Expanding the concept of Industry 4.0, Industry 5.0 creates opportunities for more sustainable and resilient manufacturing, bio-inspired technologies, safer working conditions, and enhanced global supply chain operations by leveraging technological innovations and human intelligence.

How the IIoT Enables the Smart Factory

On August 4, 2022 in All, Automation, General, Industrial, IoT, Robotics by Adam Kimmel

Surprisingly, it is not technology or even web-based services leading to the adoption of connected technology. It’s industrial manufacturing. Let’s look at the characteristics, benefits, and challenges of the smart factory.

Tagged With: automation, iiot, industrial, manufacturing, smart factories

How Factory Video and AI Accelerate and Optimize Industrial Automation

On March 24, 2022 in All, Automation, Computing, General, Industrial, Robotics by Adam Kimmel

Robotics and data science led the movement to automate manufacturing during a time of uncertainty and dire need. Factory video and AI enhancements will still require human guidance and analysis to ensure data produced and failures encountered are addressed.

3D-Machine Vision Is Transforming Robotics

On June 4, 2021 in All, Computing, Robotics by Adam Kimmel

3D-machine learning uses enhanced data to improve manufacturing throughput, quality, and efficiency. Ideal for high-volume production steps, it adds depth to the former 2D approach to create a part’s complete picture. The process reduces response times, bringing us closer to just-in-time production.

Tagged With: 3d machine vision, machine vision, manufacturing, modeling, processing, software

How AR and VR Are Reconstructing the Landscape

On March 5, 2021 in All, Automation, Computing, IoT by Poornima Apte

AR and VR are two of the many advanced technologies that will work in concert with others, such as cloud-based BIM, AI, and ML, to revolutionize how construction projects are designed and executed. Here’s how AR and VR can help the construction (and manufacturing) industries do more with less.

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