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Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The…

Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The panel PCs feature a stainless steel housing and can be cleaned with high-pressure hot water.

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has…

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has developed a rugged encoder for mobile equipment.

Knowing the difference between the various robotic grippers available makes selecting the most appropriate solution for…

Knowing the difference between the various robotic grippers available makes selecting the most appropriate solution for an automation project less daunting.

Challenging robotic tasks will now be easier to manage for KUKA customers, as KUKA now offers the power of Micropsi’s…

Challenging robotic tasks will now be easier to manage for KUKA customers, as KUKA now offers the power of Micropsi’s MIRAI AI-powered vision systems to their robotics users.

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to…

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to maximize the efficiency of a sensorless permanent magnet AC motor.

In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the…

In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the definition, practical applications, and advantages that user frames have to offer.

SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which…

SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which are compatible with both analog and IO-Link control systems.

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions…

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual…

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual exhibitors at MODEX 2024, March 11-14 at the GA World Congress Center.

Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks…

Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks traditionally developed for human hands.

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup.…

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and…

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new…

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new gripper has a built-in vacuum pump and can be used with a single electrical wire connection.

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be…

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be mounted anywhere on the machine, powered by the HELIO visualization system.

Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but…

Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but with useful improvements in expansion I/O, communication, and performance.

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false…

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing…

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing powerful computing for visualizing industrial edge data applications.

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation…

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH…

Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH leveraged this strategy to save countless hours and increase reliability.