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Beckhoff’s ATRO industrial robot

July 26, 2022

With Automation Technology for Robotics (ATRO), Beckhoff promises a breakthrough concept for robotics applications. This modular system enables extreme flexibility in robot kinematics to fit essentially any application with payloads up to 10 kg and reach of up to 1.3...

World’s Fastest Computer Breaks Into the Exascale

July 26, 2022

Now that everyone has a smartphone in their pocket with a million times more computing power than the Apollo 11 guidance system, it’s become harder to impress with processing power. But the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has...

The European Automation Market is well Positioned, albeit Quite Diverse

July 26, 2022

Looking at the European automation market and its suppliers, it becomes quite obvious that Europe has a large number of different players that either are specializing on specific automation topics, that are industry or application experts, or who are very...

Quantum Code Developed at Purdue University Could Tackle Problems from Semiconductors to Commodities

July 26, 2022

A unique library of computer code, built on equations derived for quantum mechanics, could be used to model problems as diverse as the flow of electrons through a nanoscale device or the price of copper in a commodities market. Begun...

Can You 3D Print Clear Parts?

July 26, 2022

The modern world depends on many machining methods. Few are as well-known or versatile as 3D printing, which is just as commonly found in households as in industrial centers. It can create small, large, simple, and complicated parts, as well...

Researchers Report Major Advance in Semiconductor Materials

July 26, 2022

Researchers have for the first time experimentally discovered that a cubic boron arsenide crystal offers high carrier mobility for both electrons and holes – the two ways in which a charge is carried in a semiconducting material – suggesting a...

Diet, Exercise, and Logging Off? Rethinking Employee Wellness

July 26, 2022

Almost every large organization is trying to get employees to adopt healthful habits. Managers have long known that healthier employees are more productive, loyal, and, frankly, less expensive, given that healthy behaviors can lead to lower health care costs. Given...

10 Great Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview

July 26, 2022

Today’s the big day. You’ve finally landed an interview for the perfect role at your dream company. Naturally, you couldn’t have come better prepared or more determined to succeed. The interview itself goes swimmingly. You’re pretty sure you’ve managed to...

The new CIO playbook: 7 tips for success from day one

July 26, 2022

Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to CIO! Hopefully, you are well prepared for to succeed in making the leap, ready to lead your team, gain the trust of your peers, represent the IT team effectively to upper management, and be a...

4 Benefits of Reverse Mentoring

July 26, 2022

We hear a lot about the benefits of workplace mentorship programs. They serve to provide junior employees with the inspiration, motivation, and guidance to realize their career goals while also driving knowledge transfer, improving talent retention, and increasing workplace collaboration....

Three Ways Managers Can Address Workforce Stress

July 19, 2022

In recent years, business leaders have become increasingly aware of the toll that stress takes on employees. In one recent survey, nearly three-quarters (73%) of CEOs said their organizations offer assistance for managing stress. But even the best intentions don’t...

Is Student Loan Debt Leading to a Rise in Trade School Enrollment?

July 19, 2022

Crippling student loan debt is causing many to consider career paths that don’t require a college degree. With around 46 million Americans owing almost $1.75 trillion in student loan debt, it’s little wonder that apprenticeships — most of which are...

Siemens to Acquire ZONA Technology

July 26, 2022

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire ZONA Technology, Inc., a specialist in the field of aeroelastic simulation solutions. The addition of the ZONA Technology, Inc. technology to Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio will assist customers...

GE Gas Power to Acquire Nexus Controls from Baker Hughes

July 19, 2022

GE announced that its Gas Power business intends to acquire Nexus Controls, a Baker Hughes business specializing in aftermarket control system upgrades and field services for controls, to create a single, full-service controls business within GE. Following the deal closure,...

GE Gas Power to Acquire Nexus Controls from Baker Hughes

July 12, 2022

GE announced that its Gas Power business intends to acquire Nexus Controls, a Baker Hughes business specializing in aftermarket control system upgrades and field services for controls, to create a single, full-service controls business within GE. Following the deal closure,...

Emerson’s Acquisition of Fluxa Builds On Life Sciences Expertise

July 5, 2022

Emerson announced it has acquired Fluxa, a leader in the life sciences industry that uses software and modern technology architectures to accelerate the speed to market for new therapies, drugs and vaccines. The acquisition builds on Emerson’s software and solutions...

MSI-Viking Gage, Llc Acquires Inspec, Inc.

June 28, 2022

MSI-Viking Gage, LLC announces their recent acquisition of Inspec, Inc., of Canton, Michigan. With the completion of this transaction Inspec is now a wholly owned subsidiary of MSI Viking. MSI Viking’s acquisition of Inspec advances its growing service and sales...

Griplock® Systems, LLC Acquires Cable Grippers, Inc.

June 21, 2022

Griplock® Systems, LLC has completed its acquisition of Cable Grippers, Inc. for an undisclosed amount June 15, 2022: Salt Creek Capital, the San Francisco Bay-Area private equity firm that purchased Griplock Systems in 2016, has completed its acquisition of the...

How To Choose the Right AGV for Your Company

July 26, 2022

Today, more and more companies in manufacturing and logistics use automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and other robotic solutions to transport raw materials, components, and finished goods on the facility floor. According to Gartner, 75% of large enterprises will adopt some...

MedusaLocker Server Likely Spotted In The Wild

July 26, 2022

Attack surface risk firm Censys says it came across a Russian server with a collection of red teaming tools used to compromise hosts and maintain control. Further analysis connected the initial server with another Russian server that, as recently as...

New Digi ConnectCore MP1 family of system-on-modules

July 26, 2022

Digi International extended its IoT solution portfolio with the unveiling of its new Digi ConnectCore MP1 family of system-on-modules (SOMs). The MP1 is the industry’s smallest STM32MP1 SOM that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and wired connectivity without comprising design flexibility, per...

The Cost of Ignoring Third-Party Cybersecurity

July 26, 2022

Does five million dollars sound like a high price tag for a data breach? If you aren’t keeping an eye on third-party network access, there’s a 25% chance you’ll have to pay that bill. In the age of digitization, manufacturers...

Teijin and Fujitsu Use Blockchain to Improve Plastics Recycling

July 26, 2022

Tokyo-based Teijin and Fujitsu have jointly developed a blockchain-based platform that supports the use of recycled plastics, promotes environmentally conscious product design, and enables manufacturers to quantify their operations’ environmental impact. The commercial platform uses Teijin’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)...

8 certifications to prepare for hybrid and multi-cloud

July 26, 2022

As mixed cloud environments take hold and enterprises combine hosted infrastructure with private cloud and on-premises IT, networking professionals need to stay up on the latest developments in hybrid cloud and multi-cloud technologies. A good way to do that is...