Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Innomotics: Who Will Purchase This Motor Giant?

  • by Vanessa Lopez
  • February 26, 2024
  • Opinion

In 2022, Siemens announced its intention to separate its motors division, large drives division and a handful of other related divisions into a separate entity: Innomotics. In November 2023, the company announced it is preparing Innomotics for sale and is actively seeking a buyer.

Liberty Reach Inc. Announces Rebranding to Liberty Robotics Inc.

  • February 26, 2024
  • News

Liberty Reach Inc. rebrands as Liberty Robotics Inc. and adopts a new tagline.

Ultimation Industries Adds New Vision, Laser Marking and Electrical Solutions to Quick-Ship Online Store

  • February 26, 2024
  • News

The new offerings can help companies across many industries improve productivity, quality control and throughput.

Non-Contact Imaging System Detects Diseases of the Cornea

  • February 26, 2024
  • News

Researchers at the School of Optometry at Indiana University have developed a new non-invasive and non-contact in vivo imaging system to test the human cornea with cellular-level resolution.

Murata Machinery USA Celebrates 50 Years of Automation in North America

  • February 23, 2024
  • News

Murata Machinery USA, a leading manufacturer of industrial automation, celebrates its 50th anniversary across North America.

Eight Reasons to Harness the Power of Cobots for Superior Welding Automation

  • by Emily Newton
  • February 22, 2024
  • Feature

Welding with cobots helps organizations capitalize on this technology’s benefits while managing its shortcomings.

Autonomous Robotic Arm System Aims to Advance Space Station Robotics

  • February 22, 2024
  • News

GITAI is gearing up to test a novel autonomous robotic arm system on the exterior of the International Space Station (ISS).

Eyelit Technologies Acquires Optessa Software

  • February 22, 2024
  • News

The two companies join forces to deliver on the promise of "Smarter Manufacturing" to increase performance and quality.

How Cloud RPA Impacts Automation

  • by Zac Amos
  • February 21, 2024
  • Feature

Over the past several years, more companies have begun offering cloud RPA services, allowing customers to automate tasks via web browsers. How does cloud RPA affect automation?

New Eagle Appoints New CEO to Lead Company's Next Stage of Growth

  • February 20, 2024
  • News

Industry veteran Chris Baker brings more than 20 years of experience in high-growth engineering environments.