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The FPaKit is an all-in-one gantry system designed to simplify palletizing. The kits feature predesigned and configured…

The FPaKit is an all-in-one gantry system designed to simplify palletizing. The kits feature predesigned and configured Festo hardware and software and are available in standard and customizable setups.

The R50 control modules for conveyor zone control feature two modes of operation. The zero pressure accumulation mode…

The R50 control modules for conveyor zone control feature two modes of operation. The zero pressure accumulation mode enables uniform product spacing, while the slug release mode enables a continuous product stream.

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system…

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate…

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate positioning and speed control in tight spaces.

Vention’s annual event featured a new look at the Zero-Shot Automation strategy, along with the unveiling of platform…

Vention’s annual event featured a new look at the Zero-Shot Automation strategy, along with the unveiling of platform enhancements to improve development, simulation, and collaboration.

New LEPOS power supplies from Lutze offer dependable DC power with up to 94% efficiency, built-in protection, and easy…

New LEPOS power supplies from Lutze offer dependable DC power with up to 94% efficiency, built-in protection, and easy installation for industrial use.

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of…

Managing the climate inside a building is critical for both people and infrastructure. Managing the climate is the job of HVAC control systems, but what’s inside an HVAC system, and how do they work?

Learn how to set up a VFD, from initial unboxing to configuring the network parameters necessary to drive some simple…

Learn how to set up a VFD, from initial unboxing to configuring the network parameters necessary to drive some simple motion from a PLC.

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

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

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and…

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and PLe/Cat. 4 protection.

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs…

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.

Compact but capable, Rockwell’s Micro820 L20E PLC combines fast performance, Ethernet connectivity, and USB-C setup for…

Compact but capable, Rockwell’s Micro820 L20E PLC combines fast performance, Ethernet connectivity, and USB-C setup for small automation projects.

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics…

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics across entire fleets of Datalogic devices.

Copia Automation has integrated generative AI into its DeviceLink backup solution to help users better understand and…

Copia Automation has integrated generative AI into its DeviceLink backup solution to help users better understand and manage code changes in industrial automation environments.

Balluff’s latest BOD 6K laser distance sensor delivers accurate Time-of-Flight measurement and flexible IO-Link setup…

Balluff’s latest BOD 6K laser distance sensor delivers accurate Time-of-Flight measurement and flexible IO-Link setup in a durable, compact form.

Not all robots need fancy sensors or fast computing. Harvard researchers have developed a robot that operates without a…

Not all robots need fancy sensors or fast computing. Harvard researchers have developed a robot that operates without a brain; instead, the robot utilizes a motor and some rubber bands.

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that…

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that features digital and analog embedded I/O, and new software features.

The Pi Vision 10.1 Compute Module 5, a 10.1-inch industrial-grade HMI based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, is now…

The Pi Vision 10.1 Compute Module 5, a 10.1-inch industrial-grade HMI based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, is now available for preorder.

A new 3D scanning robot from Elite Robots streamlines industrial inspections, improving accuracy and reducing manual…

A new 3D scanning robot from Elite Robots streamlines industrial inspections, improving accuracy and reducing manual labor in manufacturing.