Discover how with ctrlX AUTOMATION, the Factory of the Future becomes a reality. Learn how this groundbreaking new automation platform gives users new flexibility to add automation function via app, making automation as easy to use as using your smartphone.

With a Linux real-time operating system, consistently open standards, app programming technology, web-based engineering and a comprehensive IoT connection, ctrlX AUTOMATION represents a revolutionary concept for automation controls.

Think about how easy it is to install an app with a camera function on your smartphone: Whether it’s a QR code reader or a new filter, the installation takes just a few minutes.

More and more frequently, designing, engineering and commissioning automation systems means one thing: software development. In some machines, software accounts for over 50 percent of value creation. Software determines the flexibility, connectivity, availability and ease of operation of machines and systems.

Medical device manufacturers face unique challenges in terms of product mix, throughput requirements, quality standards and regulatory guidelines. Whether a company is producing diagnostic equipment for cancer screening, disposable devices such as syringes, or implantable devices such as stents, the manufacturing process must be absolutely error-free while delivering high throughput.

Fully integrated linear modules provide a versatile and cost-effective solution for many linear transport requirements and applications. These Tech Tips can help you avoid some of the common pitfalls that may occur during the selections and integration process.

As digital technology continues to evolve, linear motion technology is poised to transform the modern manufacturing environment over the next several years. Our experts explain the five key benefits of linear motion technology that will help achieve the Factory of the Future.

U.S. assembly plants are finally restarting production, albeit with new procedures and equipment to combat the spread and transmission of COVID-19.

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are transforming the world of manufacturing. The two terms are relatively interchangeable and basically mean the same thing: Manufacturers using internet-enabled technologies to improve their business strategies and outcomes.

When the decision leads to automated transfer, consider what benefits you expect to realize by using conveyor-based transfer – for example, reduced costs, increased throughput, or a better working environment.