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Coordinating motion in three or more axes is a difficult manual process. For more advanced gantry or articulated robots,…

Coordinating motion in three or more axes is a difficult manual process. For more advanced gantry or articulated robots, this motion type solves the complex calculation of a set of related joints.

With new mobile features, Emerson makes cloud-native SCADA systems easier to monitor and manage from anywhere.

With new mobile features, Emerson makes cloud-native SCADA systems easier to monitor and manage from anywhere.

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls,…

Conveyor technology is rapidly advancing thanks to the close integration of mechanical machines and electrical controls, but it’s important to understand how feedback improves that relationship.

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control…

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control for smart factory and industrial IoT applications.

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for…

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for industrial robots, AMRs, and smart factories.

A camera-based vibration monitoring method could reduce reliance on accelerometers in noisy industrial environments.

A camera-based vibration monitoring method could reduce reliance on accelerometers in noisy industrial environments.

A new energy monitoring system from Carlo Gavazzi brings power measurement, cloud connectivity, and local dashboards into…

A new energy monitoring system from Carlo Gavazzi brings power measurement, cloud connectivity, and local dashboards into a single industrial device.

Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent…

Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent protection layers, or a part of the safety instrumented function loop.

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy…

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy picks under a second.

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged…

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged robot, a compact humanoid, and a unified human-robotic ecosystem.

Even highly automated control loops struggle with fault handling. Safe, effective response requires understanding each…

Even highly automated control loops struggle with fault handling. Safe, effective response requires understanding each alarm’s cause and severity and clearly communicating actionable information to operators.

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors…

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors appear as inconsistencies, often incorrectly attributed to random faults.

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward…

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported…

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection…

The VG2 series vision sensors feature integrated lighting, auto-tuning, and a global shutter, enabling precise inspection across a wide range of space-constrained applications.

The TX2-60L MedX Ready medical robot combines precise, six-axis motion with a hygienic design for use in critical medical…

The TX2-60L MedX Ready medical robot combines precise, six-axis motion with a hygienic design for use in critical medical and surgical applications.

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes…

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.