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The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving…

The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving industrial automation.

Balluff introduces 5GigE Vision cameras designed for speed, flexibility, and integration across industrial and robotic…

Balluff introduces 5GigE Vision cameras designed for speed, flexibility, and integration across industrial and robotic inspection systems.

Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM…

Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM clamping force blocks and VERO-S quick-change pallet modules, both with IO-Link Wireless.

Recently, Control.com interviewed Oxipital AI to learn exactly how incorporating AI into vision systems and machine…

Recently, Control.com interviewed Oxipital AI to learn exactly how incorporating AI into vision systems and machine learning is improving the food & beverage industries.

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring…

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring for speedier installation, and swing gate compatibility.

A new brand structure brings ABB and Baldor-Reliance together, simplifying product lines while honoring both companies’…

A new brand structure brings ABB and Baldor-Reliance together, simplifying product lines while honoring both companies’ manufacturing heritage.

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and…

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.

Rockwell’s ControlLogix 5590 controller combines safety, cybersecurity, and high-speed processing to simplify and unify…

Rockwell’s ControlLogix 5590 controller combines safety, cybersecurity, and high-speed processing to simplify and unify industrial automation.

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks,…

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including machine tending, bin handling, and part inspection.

Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable…

Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable actuation has been applied to robot grippers and legs for use in challenging environments.

The new series include magnetic proximity sensors, small bore submersible level sensors, and fixed-range temperature…

The new series include magnetic proximity sensors, small bore submersible level sensors, and fixed-range temperature transmitters, all designed to tackle a wide range of industrial applications.

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections…

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.

The UR18 robot delivers 18 kg payloads with a compact design, smart motion control, and enhanced safety for high-speed…

The UR18 robot delivers 18 kg payloads with a compact design, smart motion control, and enhanced safety for high-speed industrial automation.

The ROD 100 series of switching laser scanners provides a high scanning frequency and angular resolution for detecting…

The ROD 100 series of switching laser scanners provides a high scanning frequency and angular resolution for detecting fast-moving objects and preventing collisions in mobile vehicles.

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization.…

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.

Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting…

Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting electric motion axis designed to operate with only simple discrete signal inputs.

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made…

With a $17 million investment, ABB has expanded LV motor production to India, launching the country's first locally made IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling…

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.

Littelfuse expands its solid-state relay lineup with three new models offering compact, high-power switching for…

Littelfuse expands its solid-state relay lineup with three new models offering compact, high-power switching for industrial and OEM applications.