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New research gives robots human-like touch, adaptive mobility, and micro-scale inspection skills to tackle industrial and…

New research gives robots human-like touch, adaptive mobility, and micro-scale inspection skills to tackle industrial and infrastructure challenges.

AI assistants, predictive monitoring, and edge solutions are bringing new intelligence to manufacturing with help from…

AI assistants, predictive monitoring, and edge solutions are bringing new intelligence to manufacturing with help from Gefran, BizLink, and DeepMind.

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware…

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware for its HMIs, and Bosch has launched a PLC-independent web-based HMI software.

Built for tough industrial use, the LMP switch offers PoE+, dual power inputs, and secure management with TACACS+ and SSH.

Built for tough industrial use, the LMP switch offers PoE+, dual power inputs, and secure management with TACACS+ and SSH.

Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be…

Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be implemented in a PLC function block programming environment.

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the…

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.

Vue 9.50 uses AI-powered 4D vision to enhance bin picking, automate calibration, and reduce downtime in robotic work cells.

Vue 9.50 uses AI-powered 4D vision to enhance bin picking, automate calibration, and reduce downtime in robotic work cells.

Weidmuller USA has released its second-generation PROeco power supplies. The updated series features a compact, durable,…

Weidmuller USA has released its second-generation PROeco power supplies. The updated series features a compact, durable, and high-efficiency design, built to meet the needs of various industrial applications. 

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users…

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded…

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound…

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound waves to transport objects in mid-air.

Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and…

Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and real-time environmental data.

A new collaboration between NEURA and Hyundai brings AI-powered humanoid and four-legged robots to challenging…

A new collaboration between NEURA and Hyundai brings AI-powered humanoid and four-legged robots to challenging shipbuilding environments.

Banner Engineering’s K50R radar sensor, designed as an alternative to long-range ultrasonic sensors, is now available…

Banner Engineering’s K50R radar sensor, designed as an alternative to long-range ultrasonic sensors, is now available with IO‑Link for simplified setup and remote configuration.

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for…

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for small-part handling and accuracy tasks.

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder…

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder logic and other IEC languages with a digital flair.

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize…

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize and simplify flow control by serving as an alternative to manually operated speed controllers.

Simplicity in automation is a great thing, but it must be weighed against the requirements of the project. When speed…

Simplicity in automation is a great thing, but it must be weighed against the requirements of the project. When speed control and precision are critical, we must consider feedback in CNC systems.

With HTML5 web control, Git integration, and secure access management, zenon 15 boosts industrial efficiency,…

With HTML5 web control, Git integration, and secure access management, zenon 15 boosts industrial efficiency, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.