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Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

Altech Rolls Out Dual Voltage-Rated AC/DC Disconnect Switches

The LSF and RT series disconnect switches are rated for 600 V AC and 60 V DC. The switches are built for base and DIN-rail mounting and housed in high-grade plastics to withstand harsh industrial conditions.


News Oct 29, 2025 by Seth Price
From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

MoviĜo’s Ŝharko5HH AMR, built for HP Indigo presses, automates cart and trolley handling to improve efficiency in print shops.


News Oct 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Control.com Asks the Experts: Serious Questions About Fluid Valves

Control.com Asks the Experts: Serious Questions About Fluid Valves

After working with solenoid valves for many years, there are still a few questions: is AD or DC voltage better? Do we really need lubrication? I turned to an expert for some answers.


Grease to Green: Siemens’ Relays Get a Sustainable Spin

Grease to Green: Siemens’ Relays Get a Sustainable Spin

Envalior’s used cooking oil-based plastic gives Siemens’ 3RQ4 relays a greener edge, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular design.


News Oct 27, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact Launches EMC Filters To Limit High-Frequency Interference

Phoenix Contact now offers three new families of EMC filters built for high-interference environments. The new filters include models that are compact and models that double as overcurrent protection devices.


News Oct 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

Wenglor Releases Cloud-Based AI Platform for Image Processing

The new AI Lab enables cloud-based AI model training for industrial image processing. The platform is integrated with Wenglor’s weHub and uniVision 3 software to form a complete AI modeling workflow.


News Oct 25, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

AutoStore Seeks To Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency in Warehouses

The company’s Fall 2025 product launch includes new hardware and updated software designed to enhance warehouse automation.


WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

WAGO Expands Compact Controller 100 for Modern Automation

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


News Oct 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Picture This: Balluff’s 5GigE Cameras See It All

Picture This: Balluff’s 5GigE Cameras See It All

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


News Oct 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

Schunk Debuts Battery-Powered Clamping Devices With IO-Link

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.


News Oct 22, 2025 by Seth Price
Industry Insights: Oxipital AI Explains the Reality of Modern Vision Systems

Industry Insights: Oxipital AI Explains the Reality of Modern Vision Systems

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


Pilz Expands PSENmgate Safety Gate System With New Variants

Pilz Expands PSENmgate Safety Gate System With New Variants

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


News Oct 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

Power in Unity: Baldor-Reliance and ABB Reignite Their Spark

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


News Oct 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

How Do You Stack Up? A Look Into Robotic Palletizing

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


A Smarter Control Platform: The New ControlLogix 5590

A Smarter Control Platform: The New ControlLogix 5590

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


News Oct 20, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

Introducing Sherpa Mecha, an AI-Powered Humanoid Engineered for Manufacturing

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.


News Oct 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Researchers Play With Fidget Poppers To Advance Soft Robotics

Researchers Play With Fidget Poppers To Advance Soft Robotics

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.


News Oct 18, 2025 by Seth Price
AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Family With Three New Sensor Series

AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Family With Three New Sensor Series

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.


News Oct 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

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.


Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

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


News Oct 16, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida