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Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and…

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and acceleration profiles while maintaining a smaller weight and footprint.

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and…

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and conformity to increasingly common hardware add-ons for pick-and-place robotics.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to…

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded the existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option…

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded the existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option for conveyor systems. The VFD is available for use with asynchronous and synchronous motors.

The world of additive manufacturing continues to advance, with UltiMaker launching its latest industrial-grade 3D printer…

The world of additive manufacturing continues to advance, with UltiMaker launching its latest industrial-grade 3D printer and GE Additive developing a 3D-printed titanium cast for an injured gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo.

The latest generation of capacitive sensors from Carlo Gavazzi, the CA12 series, provides various housing options and…

The latest generation of capacitive sensors from Carlo Gavazzi, the CA12 series, provides various housing options and modes of operation, logic, and diagnostic functions with integrated IO-Link.

Schmalz has developed a new suction cup gripper for difficult-to-handle materials like sacks, bags, and shrink-wrapped…

Schmalz has developed a new suction cup gripper for difficult-to-handle materials like sacks, bags, and shrink-wrapped packaging. The new gripper is available with or without an integrated vacuum.

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are…

Werma has added a modern touch to old technology with the launch of its new LED signal towers. The latest towers are suitable for use in a wide range of applications that require signal technology.

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000…

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000 environment for a Rockwell PLC.

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional…

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional FoxBot autonomous forklifts in four of its distribution centers.

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen.…

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more…

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more easily deployable vision system for inspection and measurement applications.

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across…

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across applications, including advanced robotics and safer chemical handling and threat detection in process control.

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process…

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process controls, enhanced cybersecurity, and data-driven process analysis and optimization.

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some…

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past weeks!

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the…

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the most popular methods: letting the robot or the PLC control the I/O signals.

Festo adopts the open architecture of the PLCnext platform from Phoenix Contact to deliver cutting-edge automation…

Festo adopts the open architecture of the PLCnext platform from Phoenix Contact to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions to customers who need connectivity in electric and pneumatic systems.