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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.


Meet UR8 Long: Universal Robots’ Long-Reach, Lightweight Robot

Meet UR8 Long: Universal Robots’ Long-Reach, Lightweight Robot

Universal Robots debuted its newest robot at Fabtech 2025. The UR8 Long features a compact build and a lengthy 1,750 mm reach, making it useful in applications like welding and pick and place.


News Sep 17, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Seth Price
Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

Force Control | An Adaptive Method of Robotic Navigation

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.


Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Engineers gain faster, easier drive setup with Nidec’s Connect V3, offering step-by-step guidance, live tuning, and centralized support tools.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

With X-Sensors, Baumer strengthens its sensor portfolio, boosting high-precision force and strain solutions for industrial and Industry 4.0 needs.


News Sep 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Recirculate Disassembly System Gives New Life to Old EV Batteries

Recirculate Disassembly System Gives New Life to Old EV Batteries

With the help of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and a KUKA KR10 industrial robot, the EU-funded project Recirculate has developed a system to disassemble EV batteries for recycling.


News Sep 14, 2025 by Seth Price
Industry Partnerships Fuel Sustainability, Startups, and Cognitive Robotics

Industry Partnerships Fuel Sustainability, Startups, and Cognitive Robotics

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel manufacturing-focused startups, and expand the use of cognitive robotics in Asian markets.


News Sep 13, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Beckhoff Launches Cost-saving XTS EcoLine Motor Module

Beckhoff Launches Cost-saving XTS EcoLine Motor Module

The new XTS EcoLine motor module delivers 95% of the performance at just 55% of the cost, expanding access to intelligent linear transport technology.


News Sep 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.


News Sep 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Fabtech 2025 Showcases Robotics and Welding Innovation

Fabtech 2025 Showcases Robotics and Welding Innovation

FANUC, Universal Robots, Kawasaki, and AGT Robotics headlined Fabtech 2025 with advances in welding, plasma cutting, and large-scale automation.


News Sep 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

The Leuze LBK 3D radar system gains CIP Safety, offering robust human detection in dusty, smoky, or low-visibility areas while easing network integration.


News Sep 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Take Our 2025 EETech Engineering Insights Survey

Join your engineering community peers and take our EETech Engineering Insights Survey 2025. You’ll get a summary of the results once they’re released, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win an Amazon card prize!


News Sep 10, 2025 by David Peterson
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

What is the purpose of a variable frequency drive? How do they work? And why would we prefer using VFDs over basic motor starters for heavy loads?


Modernizing Industrial Control with SoftPLCs and Unified Edge Management

Modernizing Industrial Control with SoftPLCs and Unified Edge Management

Legacy PLCs can hinder modernization with rigidity, vendor lock-in, and manual updates. Containerized SoftPLCs with edge management enable scalable, consistent, software-driven control.