Blog

Automation Insights

Expert perspectives on manufacturing automation, robotics, and industry trends

Business

Semiconductor Packaging Automation Handles

How automated semiconductor packaging systems handle sub-millimeter components with precision placement, vision-guided alignment, and controlled environments for advanced IC packaging.

AMD Machines Team 2024-12-06 5 min read

News

Tesla Optimus Robots Begin Limited Factory Deployment

Tesla has deployed Optimus humanoid robots in its factories for basic material handling. Here is what this means for industrial automation and why purpose-built robots still dominate.

AMD Machines News Desk 2024-12-05 5 min read

Business

Legacy Factory Modernizes with IIoT Integration

How manufacturers connect legacy equipment to modern IIoT platforms, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision making without full equipment replacement.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-28 8 min read

Guides

Robot Programming Languages (2026 Guide)

Compare RAPID, KRL, Karel, TP & URScript in this 2026 guide to choosing the right industrial robot programming language.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-26 8 min read

Guides

Understanding Industrial Ethernet Protocols

A practical comparison of EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, EtherCAT, and other industrial Ethernet protocols for automation engineers selecting the right network for their systems.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-24 7 min read

Guides

Servo Motor Sizing and Selection Guide

A practical engineering guide to sizing and selecting servo motors for industrial automation, covering torque calculations, inertia matching, duty cycles, and common mistakes.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-22 8 min read

Guides

Pneumatic Cylinder Sizing Calculations

Learn how to properly size pneumatic cylinders for automation applications, including force calculations, bore selection, stroke length, and air consumption considerations.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-20 8 min read

Guides

Understanding IP Ratings for Industrial Equipment

A practical guide to IP (Ingress Protection) ratings for industrial automation equipment, covering dust and water protection levels, common ratings like IP54, IP65, and IP67, and how to select the right enclosure rating for your manufacturing environment.

AMD Machines Team 2024-11-18 7 min read