By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Like their fitting and adapter brethren, hydraulic hose assemblies are often an afterthought to the hydraulic designer. I’d rather be working on crafting a unique hydraulic circuit as well, but we shouldn’t forget the importance of a holistic approach to machine

Hannay – WCR11-17-19 Portable Arc Welding Reel Hannay Reels will showcase custom hose and cable reel solutions for construction applications at CONEXPO 2026 in Las Vegas. Hannay Reels products are used in construction applications including air, water and fuel delivery, welding and cutting operation

At CONEXPO/CON-AGG earlier this month, Caplugs highlighted its growing focus on hose protection products, particularly spiral wraps and related protective components designed for heavy equipment and industrial hydraulic systems. The company is expanding both its product assortment and its market app

Imagine robots evolving from mindless machines to smart partners. They’re not just following orders anymore—they’re learning, adapting, and making decisions on their own. From manufacturing floors to healthcare, autonomous machines are reshaping how we work and live. Think less sci-fi dystopia, mo

From ancient myths of mechanical beings to Boston Dynamics’ terrain-crushing robots, you’ve witnessed an epic technological evolution. Imagine da Vinci’s mechanical knight giving way to Shakey, the first reasoning robot. Industrial machines transformed manufacturing, while AI made robots learn and

 IN THE BEGINNINGBefore 1920In ancient times, the percursors to robots were Automata, the word which was originally an Italian renaissance term for a mechanical device, usually powered by water, windpower or clockwork.  The word Automaton was a plural version and came to mean a self-operating machin

Introduction: A Futuristic Anthem from 1983 In 1983, at the height of the Cold War and the dawn of the personal computer age, American rock band Styx released an unusual hit single titled “Mr. Roboto.” Decades later, this song remains a cultural touchstone – instantly recognizable for its Japanese

05 JulThe Accumulating Case for Deterministic ControlBy : Brian McMorris EtherCat Comment: 0By Dave Perkon, Technical Editor Reprinted from Control Design, Jun 27, 2019https://www.controldesign.com/articles/2019/the-accumulating-case-for-deterministic-control/What do machine builders, system integr

Followers know that I am fascinated by the visions of TV and movie writers of the 1960s and 70s. These were my formative years and like many in my generation, John F Kennedy and the American space program and race to the moon with the USSR captivated my imagination. I read every science fiction book

15 JulRobots are revolutionizing medical device manufacturingBy : Brian McMorris Uncategorized Comment: 0Reece Armstrong looks at how medical manufacturing has reacted to Industry 4.0 and where the sector sees robots and automation having the most impact.The factory of the future is a term that has

Sami Atiya, President of ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business said, “The next-generation laboratory processes developed in Houston will speed manual medical laboratory processes, reducing and eliminating bottlenecks in laboratory work and enhancing safety and consistency. This is especial

15 JulBi-Partisan National Policy: Dramatically Reduce Cost of Pharmaceuticals and Medical DevicesBy : Brian McMorris Pharma 4.0 Comment: 0Posted:July 15th 2019Article by Brian McMorris of Futura AutomationLove him or hate him, as the populist that he is, President Trump seems to have a habit of fo

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30 JulHow to Use IoT Gateways to Push Data to the Cloud from Legacy ControlsBy : Brian McMorris Ethernet IP Comment: 0We publish a white paper here on our G03 (Serial) and G04 (Ethernet) gateway devices:How_to_use_IoT_Gateways_with_Serial_or_Ethernet_Bridges

13 AugTulip Interfaces WESTEC 2019: Helping Manufacturers Augment ProductionBy : Brian McMorris LEAN Manufacturing Comment: 0Tulip Interfaces, a spinout from the MIT Media Lab, helps manufacturers augment employee production rather than automating it away. The company’s app platform connects people

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Robotics Tomorrow recently published this article.  From a flexible conveyor manufacturer: industry trends we’re seeingHere at Glide-Line, we make conveyors – specifically, flexible, configurable conveyors built to very specific measurements to fit limited spaces which can be configured with a “zero

17 JunSummer 2020 Webinars: Robot EOAT: One System, Zero ComplexityBy : Brian McMorris 3-finger Gripper Comment: 0Click on the Link for Webinar RegistrationLink for Webinar recorded on June 23, 2020Reprinted from Business Wire, September 10, 2019OnRobot Takes Robot Compatibility to the Next Level w

30 JunConsulting Partner for Latin America joins Futura AutomationBy : Brian McMorris abb robotics Comment: 0SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255, June 1st, 2020 – Futura Automation LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Ms. Lizbeth Flores to its consulting partner team. Ms. Flores is a resident of Queretaro,

Futura Automation will present a new webinar during its Summer Webinar series on July 7 and 9, 2020.  The topic is “Glide-Line: Easy, Fast, Flexible for Modular Precision Automation Solutions”.  The following topics will be covered.  Register here for the event:Glide-Line offers the most versatile m