ABB Introduces Outdoor-Rated Drives for Harsh Environments

ABB Introduces Outdoor-Rated Drives for Harsh Environments

New IP66 and UL Type 4X motor drives from ABB withstand dust, water, and corrosive environments without requiring protective enclosures.


News About 5 hours ago by Seth Price
Fail‑Safe Motor Circuits: When Loss of Power Moves You Toward Safety

Fail‑Safe Motor Circuits: When Loss of Power Moves You Toward Safety

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.


Schneider and Weidmüller Simplify Motor Control Wiring

Schneider and Weidmüller Simplify Motor Control Wiring

Snap-in wiring technology cuts TeSys Deca contactor installation time by up to 75% while supporting automated control cabinet assembly.


News Jun 08, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Getting the Right Data to the Right People Using Ignition

Getting the Right Data to the Right People Using Ignition

Endless factory floor metrics mean nothing without context. Learn how cross-platform integration solves the IT/OT divide to stop system downtime before it starts.


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Qualcomm Unwraps Products Bringing AI to Entry–Level Laptops and Robotics

Qualcomm Unwraps Products Bringing AI to Entry–Level Laptops and Robotics

At Computex 2026, the company is expanding its Edge AI ecosystem by introducing the Snapdragon C Platform for entry-level laptops, and the Dragonwing IQ10 Reference Design for robotics.


News Jun 02, 2026 by Jeff Child
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FANUC and Google Advance Physical AI for Manufacturing

A new partnership between FANUC and Google aims to accelerate Physical AI adoption in robotics through ROS integration and advanced AI capabilities.


News Jun 02, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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Tutorial: How to Set Up a Light Curtain

Learn how to align and configure the parameters of a light curtain using a send/receive pair of SICK deTec4 light beam curtains and the new DCM4 extension module for advanced operating modes.