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Yaskawa Motoman Pushes Robotic AI Boundaries at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Yaskawa Motoman Pushes Robotic AI Boundaries at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Yaskawa provided a host of concrete examples of AI in the packaging industry, from part presentation and inspection to palletizing and package sorting using a variety of industrial robot models.


News Sep 30, 2025 by David Peterson
Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 rugged, fanless PCs offer AI-powered edge computing, vibration resistance, and modular expansion for industrial and mobile use cases.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
GRIPfit Push-In Fittings Combine Speed and Sustainability

GRIPfit Push-In Fittings Combine Speed and Sustainability

Lightweight, chemical-resistant, and certified to REACH, RoHS, and ISO, GRIPfit push-in fittings support sustainable, high-performance connections.


News Sep 28, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Expands U.S. Market with Rugged P-300 Pressure Transmitters

ABB Expands U.S. Market with Rugged P-300 Pressure Transmitters

The P-300 pressure transmitter series delivers 0.055% accuracy, rugged diaphragm seals, and hazardous-area certifications for demanding U.S. industries.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and advanced camera networks.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the computing demands of modern AI-powered automation systems.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Expands Ethernet Options with CAT 6A M12 X-Code Connectors

Banner Expands Ethernet Options with CAT 6A M12 X-Code Connectors

Install high-speed Ethernet easily with Banner’s field wireable CAT 6A connectors, featuring IDC technology, shielding, and durable IP67 housings.


News Sep 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and battery-free design for high-speed, reduced-maintenance motion.


News Sep 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor is designed to detect various label types in compact setups and high-speed operations.


News Sep 23, 2025 by Seth Price
Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.


Noark Expands VFD Lineup with Feature-Rich Ex9VF7 Series

Noark Expands VFD Lineup with Feature-Rich Ex9VF7 Series

Next-gen Ex9VF7 variable frequency drives provide energy efficiency, wide voltage support, and advanced communication protocols for OEMs.


News Sep 23, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Universities Launch Robotics Centers with Industry Support

Universities Launch Robotics Centers with Industry Support

New robotics education centers like UMaine’s B.O.T. Loft equip students with practical automation skills for advanced manufacturing.


News Sep 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Zuken Unveils 2026 Release of E3.Series Design Platform

Zuken Unveils 2026 Release of E3.Series Design Platform

The newest updates to the E3.series design software will include cloud access, improved variant handling, and ECAD-MCAD integration to support engineers in control system, wiring, and fluid design.


Students Develop Rotating, Multi-Metal LPBF 3D Printer for Aerospace

Students Develop Rotating, Multi-Metal LPBF 3D Printer for Aerospace

A team of undergraduate students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has pioneered a 3D printing technology that generates multi-metal parts for the aerospace industry.


News Sep 20, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Phoenix Contact Streamlines Industrial Labeling With UV Inkjet Printer

Phoenix Contact Streamlines Industrial Labeling With UV Inkjet Printer

The new BLUEMARK E.CARD UV inkjet printer automates industrial card making for control cabinets and machine building, delivering durable, high-resolution marking with fast throughput.


Robotiq PAL Ready cell arrives preassembled, tested, and deployment-ready for palletizing tasks.

Robotiq PAL Ready cell arrives preassembled, tested, and deployment-ready for palletizing tasks.

The Lean Palletization Experience combines modular robots and attachments, offering scalable, customizable palletizing solutions.


News Sep 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Google DeepMind’s RoboBallet Cuts Robot Planning Time

Google DeepMind’s RoboBallet Cuts Robot Planning Time

RoboBallet from Google DeepMind and Intrinsic uses AI to generate collision-free robot motion plans in seconds, replacing weeks of manual coding.


News Sep 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Should I Connect the Commons or Not? Power Supplies Across Systems

Should I Connect the Commons or Not? Power Supplies Across Systems

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is simple, but it can require creativity to find the best (and safest) solution.