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The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce…

The logistics automation and robotics company receives $3.4 million in investments to bring its PickoBot e-commerce pick-and-pack system to warehousing and fulfillment centers worldwide.

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed LEGO-inspired…

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed LEGO-inspired innovations focused on reconfigurability for environmental adaptability and sustainability.

SMC, a leading company in pneumatics, has recently introduced two new products to its portfolio: a new guide cylinder for…

SMC, a leading company in pneumatics, has recently introduced two new products to its portfolio: a new guide cylinder for improved linear motion and suction cups for handling delicate items.

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system…

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to…

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.

ABB and Energy Control Technologies have signed a joint development agreement focused on combining their respective…

ABB and Energy Control Technologies have signed a joint development agreement focused on combining their respective technologies to improve and consolidate turbomachinery controls solutions.

Kuka plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its newly established software and digital sector to enable the…

Kuka plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its newly established software and digital sector to enable the end-to-end digitalization of various machines and systems.

This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for…

This article takes an in-depth look at how magmeters work, the different types of magmeters, and useful equations for calculating flow rates using a magmeter.

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They…

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They are programmed with Studio 5000 and offer predictive maintenance with FactoryTalk.

Watch this video to learn how these rugged edge devices can enhance your edge computing deployments, offering durability,…

Watch this video to learn how these rugged edge devices can enhance your edge computing deployments, offering durability, reliability, and seamless HMI integration for industrial applications.

MACHINUM, the new CNC digitalization portfolio from Siemens, integrates several software technologies to build a digital…

MACHINUM, the new CNC digitalization portfolio from Siemens, integrates several software technologies to build a digital profile that can be used to optimize machining processes.

Using Schneider Electric’s hardware and vendor-agnostic open automation system, EcoStruxure Automation Expert GR3N…

Using Schneider Electric’s hardware and vendor-agnostic open automation system, EcoStruxure Automation Expert GR3N scales up its plastic recycling operations.

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting…

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project…

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project Margo. This partnership will further advance AI integration and data analytics.

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and…

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages…

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages designed for additive manufacturing and EDM machine applications.

The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine…

The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.