Quantum Devices, a U.S.-based encoder manufacturer, designs and manufactures high quality, high performance incremental optical rotary encoders for a range of industries and applications. As seen at ...

Guy Courtin, vice president of Industry and Advanced Technology at supply chain software and services business Tecsys Inc., spoke with Sharon Spielman, technical editor at Machine Design, about the ...

Breaking down a machine into systems based on both functionality and resources can simplify design and maintenance, a concept explored in a recent column from Control Design. For controls engineers, ...

Embedding safety into your automated production processes from day one improves performance, reduces risk and drives ...

Modern embroidery systems from Melco and Bernina now integrate intelligent file formats, automated tension control, networked modularity, and streamlined order-to-production workflows. These ...

Automation is often discussed in terms of technology — robotics, AI and advanced systems — but behind every implementation ...

The manufacturing landscape is changing fast. Across industries ranging from food and beverage to cosmetics and pharma ...

To meet the growing need for automated production systems, CompoTech has recently expanded its business to now offer custom built ‘turnkey’ automated fibre winding and filament placement machines with ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are taking the world by storm. More and more we are seeing everyday actions turned into digitally automated tasks. While the construction industry hasn’t ...

Industrial robotics is scaling at a pace that would have seemed implausible a decade ago. More than 4.7 million industrial robots are now operating globally, with over half a million added each year.

Most shops these days need some form of automation. It’s not just about the lack of skilled labor. For the sake of pure competitiveness, shops need to find ways to reap the best utilization of their ...