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At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange…

At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange features for flexible automation applications.

Sometimes switching to a new network protocol means updating all of the devices to this new standard, just so they all…

Sometimes switching to a new network protocol means updating all of the devices to this new standard, just so they all communicate. Fortunately, IO-Link includes simple connections baked right in.

ForageCam adds AI-powered kernel processing monitoring to New Holland FR Forage Cruisers, helping operators track forage…

ForageCam adds AI-powered kernel processing monitoring to New Holland FR Forage Cruisers, helping operators track forage quality and adjust processing automatically.

TechConnectIQ combines Rockwell technical engineers, AI troubleshooting, augmented reality, and a knowledge base of…

TechConnectIQ combines Rockwell technical engineers, AI troubleshooting, augmented reality, and a knowledge base of 100,000+ articles for remote automation support.

AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence.…

AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to distinguish between situations that require extra care and verification.

The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.

The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.

Belden adds new industrial connectivity options, including analog-to-IO-Link conversion, Ethernet switching, HART,…

Belden adds new industrial connectivity options, including analog-to-IO-Link conversion, Ethernet switching, HART, wireless management, and fiber networks.

New wireless I/O and PROFIsafe capabilities expand SMC’s EX600, enabling flexible connections for robot tooling while…

New wireless I/O and PROFIsafe capabilities expand SMC’s EX600, enabling flexible connections for robot tooling while reducing field wiring and complexity.

A single cable now carries power and encoder feedback between KEB S6 and F6 drives and TA and DL3 motors, simplifying…

A single cable now carries power and encoder feedback between KEB S6 and F6 drives and TA and DL3 motors, simplifying wiring on multi-axis machines.

IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and…

IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.

The mobile acoustic imaging camera connects to Android devices via USB-C, giving maintenance teams a compact, portable…

The mobile acoustic imaging camera connects to Android devices via USB-C, giving maintenance teams a compact, portable tool to find compressed air and gas leaks.

AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a…

AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.

The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile…

The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open,…

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.

Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as…

Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining…

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems…

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.

New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting…

New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.

This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when…

This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.