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The new small robot combines a payload of up to 16 kg with fast-axis movements, precise positioning, and IP67 protection,…

The new small robot combines a payload of up to 16 kg with fast-axis movements, precise positioning, and IP67 protection, enabling use in various demanding, space-constrained applications.

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a…

The RSio Remote Safe I/O features a machine-mountable, IP67-rated housing and supports up to 192 devices per block. For a “no learning curve” setup, the block is configured in Rockwell’s Studio 5000.

The modular PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET series offers expandable I/O capability up to 256 I/O points. The PLCs are programmed with…

The modular PLC-DPLC-32MT/ET series offers expandable I/O capability up to 256 I/O points. The PLCs are programmed with the OpenPLC Editor, supporting the five IEC-61131 programming languages.

Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems…

Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems vs. advanced modern fieldbus protocols?

DeltaV 16.LTS advances Emerson’s automation platform with modular control, improved connectivity, and secure…

DeltaV 16.LTS advances Emerson’s automation platform with modular control, improved connectivity, and secure enterprise-level data access.

A new collaboration between AstraZeneca and Multiply Labs explores using modular robotics to boost throughput in cell…

A new collaboration between AstraZeneca and Multiply Labs explores using modular robotics to boost throughput in cell therapy manufacturing.

Conventional microswitches are limited to two states—ON and OFF—making it difficult to identify wiring faults during…

Conventional microswitches are limited to two states—ON and OFF—making it difficult to identify wiring faults during normal operation. External resistors can add a third state but fail to detect issues between the switch and resistor, increasing component count and assembly time.

Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next…

Physical AI, where technology is applied to real-world devices like robots, is set to have a major impact over the next few years. UR Shares some predictions, along with some exclusive deeper insights.

The new Nord Pallet Mover modules mount directly on top of the KUKA KMP 1500P AMR, transporting pallets between stations…

The new Nord Pallet Mover modules mount directly on top of the KUKA KMP 1500P AMR, transporting pallets between stations in production, packing, and logistics applications.

The new modular remote relay system handles up to 56 I/O channels and supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Class C, and…

The new modular remote relay system handles up to 56 I/O channels and supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Class C, and Modbus/TCP, as well as S2 redundancy for simple decentralized applications.

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber…

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber certification on the Versiv platform.

New RGC2 and RGC3 relays bring two- and three-pole switching to Carlo Gavazzi’s NRG platform, with built-in networking…

New RGC2 and RGC3 relays bring two- and three-pole switching to Carlo Gavazzi’s NRG platform, with built-in networking and real-time monitoring.

Built with August Robotics, DeWalt’s autonomous drilling robot streamlines concrete layout and drilling using CAD-based…

Built with August Robotics, DeWalt’s autonomous drilling robot streamlines concrete layout and drilling using CAD-based positioning.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another.…

MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another. Which method to use relies on understanding how each process is accomplished.

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning…

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning and high torque applications.

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only…

When the power is removed to a circuit, the common measurements of voltage and current prove meaningless. The only remaining option is to use resistance testing to determine which components and conductors are working.

The high-density analog I/O terminals feature 16-bit resolution and up to eight channels. The launch includes analog…

The high-density analog I/O terminals feature 16-bit resolution and up to eight channels. The launch includes analog input terminals, analog output terminals, and a combined analog input/output terminal.

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of…

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of modular heavy-duty connectors in tight spaces.