Engineering & Construction · Topic
Safety In Automation
9 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
Creating a UL508a Panel
When it comes to finding industrial control panel solutions, the world of standards, requirements and desires is often a murky one – many options exist, and it’s important to be clear on exactly what will work best for you. One of the key differentiators is standard vs. UL508a listed panels, particularly when it comes to…
The Unsung Heroes of Data Centers: Industrial Control Panels
In the high-tech world of data centers—where petabytes of data flow every second and uptime is measured in milliseconds—there’s a quiet, powerful force working behind the scenes: industrial control panels. While servers and switches often steal the spotlight, control panels are the backbone that keeps the entire facility running safely, efficiently, and reliably. Powering the…
3 Core Benefits of Industrial Automation
The Ford Legacy: Why Industrial Automation Still Relies on Three Core Pillars When people ask about the benefits of industrial automation, the conversation often turns to the latest sensors, AI, or high-speed robotics. But to understand why we do what we do at Kasa Controls and Automation, you have to look back a century to…
Robot Safety Is a Survival Skill—Not a Perk. Vecna Robotics Aligns People, Process, and Tech for Scalable and Safer Automation
Warehouse automation is rising sharply, with Gartner predicting that more than 75% of companies will have integrated cyber-physical systems into their operations by 2027. While this growth is driven by increasing demand for flexible, scalable fulfillment solutions, it brings new operational and robot safety challenges that traditional warehouse cultures and systems aren’t always prepared for….
Vecna Robotics Powers Scalable Warehouse Automation Through Human-in-the-Loop Support
Warehouse automation is no longer a fringe concept—it’s accelerating fast. According to McKinsey, robot shipments are expected to grow by as much as 50% annually through 2030, and warehouse automation spending is rising by over 10% each year. As companies race to modernize operations, it’s becoming clear that real performance doesn’t come from hardware alone——it’s…
Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow Is Making Case Picking Smarter, Safer and Faster
Despite the growing buzz around warehouse automation, a major piece of the puzzle remains largely untouched: case picking. While autonomous vehicles and robotic arms are gaining traction, many warehouses still depend on manual labor to move cases from shelf to pallet. This inefficiency not only slows down throughput but also places strain on workers…
From Fabrication to Paint: Faster and Safer with IntelliFinishing and Hytrol Conveyor Integration
Manufacturers cut production bottlenecks and workplace injuries by synchronizing finishing systems with automated conveyor networks
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
Industry leaders are discovering how AI-powered tools augment human expertise rather than replace it in supply chain operations
Pharma & Life Sciences Gain an Efficiency Upgrade Through Robotics
Automated systems are reshaping drug development and manufacturing by reducing manual tasks and maintaining productivity during critical disruptions