Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

JHFOSTER Acquires HTE Technologies, Expanding Its National Reach

  • March 15, 2024
  • News

This acquisition accelerates JHFOSTER's ongoing expansion in the manufacturing and automation industry and will bring numerous benefits to customers and employees of both entities.

Zivid Joins New Fizyr Partner Program

  • March 14, 2024
  • News

With Zivid, Fizyr certified Vision Packs see transparency and perform at high levels out of the box.

LG Collaborates With SVT Robotics to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Mobile Robots

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

Leading companies have collaborated to reduce setup time and ensure reliable, resilient communications between LG CLOi Robots and various WMS solutions.

AI-equipped Robots Help Logistics Industry to Fight Labor Shortages

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

“Shortage of truck drivers, warehousing staff or dockworkers is a critical pressure on supply chain management worldwide,” said Marina Bill, president of the International Federation of Robotics.

NIST to Launch Competition for AI-Focused Manufacturing USA Institute

  • March 13, 2024
  • News

NIST plans to announce an open competition for a new Manufacturing USA institute focused on using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the resilience of U.S. manufacturing.

Industrial Network Selection Criteria

  • by Roy Kok
  • March 12, 2024
  • Feature

The selection of an industrial network is pivotal to creating the most competitive machine, production line or process.

Beckhoff USA Expands California Operations with New LA Office

  • March 12, 2024
  • News

The Los Angeles-area office will enhance sales, support and training opportunities across diverse industries, including entertainment, aerospace and medtech.

E Tech Group Announces Achievement of a Certified Information Systems Security Professional

  • March 12, 2024
  • News

E Tech Group has attained Certified Information Systems Security Professional status to help intensify and strengthen their delivery of sophisticated cybersecurity programs.

January 2024 Manufacturing Technology Orders Down 31% From December

  • March 12, 2024
  • News

Orders of manufacturing technology totaled $338 million in January 2024, a 31% decline from December and a 3.7% decline from January 2023.

Industrial Controller Software Standards Discussions at ARC Forum 2024

  • by Bill Lydon
  • March 11, 2024
  • Feature

At the 28th annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum in Orlando, Control Software Standards proved to be an important piece of the discussion, particularly IEC 61131 and IEC 61499.