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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 Jun 09, 2026 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
Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling zero-copy image transfers that reduce CPU load and boost machine vision system speeds


News Jun 06, 2026 by Seth Price
Aubo Launches G Series Cobots for Heavy-Duty Automation

Aubo Launches G Series Cobots for Heavy-Duty Automation

New G Series cobots from Aubo combine payloads up to 40 kg, joint torque sensing, and EtherCAT control for welding, logistics, and assembly.


News Jun 05, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Partnerships and acquisitions are helping Comau develop next-generation robotics, warehouse automation, and flexible manufacturing solutions.


News Jun 04, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

The new asset and condition monitoring product line is geared toward wireless IIoT while the new AI platform promises a no-nonsense approach to AI process decision-making.


News Jun 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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.


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
FANUC and Google Advance Physical AI for Manufacturing

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
Tutorial: How to Set Up a Light Curtain

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.


Robotic Grippers Gain a Smarter Grasp of Production

Robotic Grippers Gain a Smarter Grasp of Production

Designed for industrial robotics, the Camozzi Series CSPT combines intelligent gripping with integrated sensing and process monitoring.


News May 31, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Sanyo Denki Unveils Compact High Torque Stepper

Sanyo Denki Unveils Compact High Torque Stepper

Compact Sanmotion F 5-phase stepping motors from Sanyo Denki improve torque density, positioning accuracy, and motion stability for automation.


News May 29, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Industrial Motor Health Tips | Modern Maintenance Solutions

Industrial Motor Health Tips | Modern Maintenance Solutions

Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices are a better fit for certain devices and situations.


Pepperl+Fuchs Rolls Out Ethernet Motor Control Module for Conveyors

Pepperl+Fuchs Rolls Out Ethernet Motor Control Module for Conveyors

The new G20 Ethernet system targets both simple and complex conveyor systems, controlling up to 120 motor rollers via one IP address.


News May 28, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
The Fast Path to Reliable Robotic Feeding

The Fast Path to Reliable Robotic Feeding

Robotic automation often fails due to inconsistent part presentation, not robot performance. This webinar shows how Feedall Flex and SICK vision improve feeding, guidance, and integration. Learn how early alignment of feeding and vision creates stable, scalable robotic cells for high‑mix, changing production environments.


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Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

The new In-Sight 3900 vision system, powered by Qualcomm technology, offers AI-enhanced, high-performance visual inspection without requiring an external PC.


News May 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Festo GripperAI Automates Mixed Product Robot Handling

Festo GripperAI Automates Mixed Product Robot Handling

GripperAI from Festo enables robots to handle mixed products automatically using AI-based gripping without repeated programming or template loading.


News May 26, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Eaton Introduces Motor Analytics Software for Predictive Maintenance

Eaton Introduces Motor Analytics Software for Predictive Maintenance

The new motor analytics software uses motor current signature analysis and machine learning to predict motor and pump issues in advance, without requiring motor-mounted sensors.


News May 22, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB PickMaster Lite Picks Up the Pace of Automation

ABB PickMaster Lite Picks Up the Pace of Automation

ABB’s PickMaster Lite simplifies and speeds up the deployment of vision-guided robotic picking systems for packaging and automation applications.


News May 21, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida