Automation Community Reacts to Semiconductor Chip Shortages
Learn how companies in the automation space are mitigating the impact of semiconductor chip shortages.
How Computer Vision Is Connecting Consumers and Brands
As consumers become increasingly reliant on their personal electronics — and the cameras embedded therein — it was only a matter of time before enterprising businesses found ways to leverage computer vision to enhance their online retail operations.
Robots: Superhero to Sanding and Grinding Operations
Robots never get rubbed the wrong way. They never complain about tough working conditions, or grinding work environments, or abrasive bosses. This is true particularly in material removal and finishing applications, such as grinding and sanding, where their human counterparts face safety risks on multiple fronts.
We Know Industrial Automation
Bring the Industrial Automation Market Into Focus with TECH B2B The best marketing agencies have their strengths: print advertising, public relations, or new media. And sometimes, they’re good at them all. But very few can offer deep B2B expertise in
HBC Is Now TECH B2B
They told me change is the only constant. And after 17 years of running an integrated marketing agency, I believe them. In 1998, I founded Hardin Business Communications to provide public relations and marketing services to industrial B2B companies. But
Machine Vision, Motion Control, Robotics Trade Association Update Brands
Kudos to Jeff Burnstein, Dana Whalls-et-al at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the new name and brand for the Automation Technologies Council, the parent organization to HBC clients the Automated Imaging Association, Robotic Industry Association, and Motion Control
Automation Industry to Be Strong in 2012
My favorite economist, Alan Beaulieu, spoke at the Automated Imaging Association's Business Conference this week and had good news for the advanced automation industry: 2012 will be a good sales year. But another recession should be around the corner starting
2011 Off to Strong Start; HBC Visits The Mouse at AIA Biz Conference
Happy New Year to all! I hope all of you enjoyed your Holiday season and year-end celebrations. And I hope those celebrations come with a pretty strong balance sheet because that's what we're hearing from