Safety-integrity levels spelled out in European standards increasingly impact equipment designers in the U.S. Hard-wired electromechanical components were the only option for machine-safety systems in ...

The Internet of Things (IoT), which comprises a growing number of physical objects connected to the Internet, promises to revolutionize the way humans and electronic devices interact with one another.

Xilinx, Inc. introduced new, All Programmable solutions for meeting the challenges of advanced motion control, real-time industrial networking, machine vision and a host of other next-generation ...

Faced with ever-increasing cost pressures and demands for improved performance, machine builders are actively seeking new automation solutions with improved cost/performance ratios. In response to ...

End applications continue to demand increased flexibility, configurability and performance, along with reduced power demands, board space and cost. To address the increasing pressure for integration ...

A programmable logic controller, or PLC, is a software-based equivalent of a relay panel. A PLC is a general-purpose device. One model can be programmed to control a variety of machines, and programs ...

This system combines many of Haydon Kerk's patented motion technologies into a single integrated system. The RGS® brand linear rail will come preassembled with the IDEA™ programmable actuator, greatly ...

Bacteria-scale robots that can run for months without human control are no longer a lab fantasy. Researchers have now built ...

In the fast-paced world of medical innovation, the development of programmable microbots is emerging as a revolutionary force, offering groundbreaking ...

Texas Instruments introduced two programmable system timers that significantly reduce system standby power consumption. Texas Instruments (TI) introduced two programmable system timers that ...

Ever wondered how much timing margin your system really has? You’ve probably asked some questions along these lines, such as: Does my crystal really need 20 parts-per-million (ppm) accuracy? What if ...