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.
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.
Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.
Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.
This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.
This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in…
Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in rotating machinery.
The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage…
The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage protection, enhanced efficiency, and a longer motor life in variable speed drive (VSD) applications
Pepperl+Fuchs’ R1000 distance sensor now blends millimeter-level accuracy with native PROFINET support, making it a…
Pepperl+Fuchs’ R1000 distance sensor now blends millimeter-level accuracy with native PROFINET support, making it a drop-in option for advanced motion and positioning tasks.
Autonics’ new SFDL series of safety door lock switches features five-direction key insertion, manual unlocking, and…
Autonics’ new SFDL series of safety door lock switches features five-direction key insertion, manual unlocking, and IP67 protection for safer industrial machine operation.
The Weintek cMT3106XM 10.1" HMI enhances productivity with ergonomic mobility, secure controls, and robust performance in…
The Weintek cMT3106XM 10.1" HMI enhances productivity with ergonomic mobility, secure controls, and robust performance in industrial environments.
The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a…
The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a compact and cost-efficient form factor.
CMU researchers debut BrickGPT, an AI-driven Lego prototyping system that accelerates design with physics-based…
CMU researchers debut BrickGPT, an AI-driven Lego prototyping system that accelerates design with physics-based validation and robotic assembly.
Binder adds redesigned 7/8" splitters, new M12 L-coded splitters, and hybrid adapters, helping engineers manage modern…
Binder adds redesigned 7/8" splitters, new M12 L-coded splitters, and hybrid adapters, helping engineers manage modern and legacy automation networks.
In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when…
In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.
Fuji Electric’s TS4000 series of programmable operation displays features high-definition wide screens and robust…
Fuji Electric’s TS4000 series of programmable operation displays features high-definition wide screens and robust networking capabilities to support smart production and remote monitoring.
Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads,…
Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads, the panel PC can be expanded by integrating an embedded NVIDIA MXM GPU module.
CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments…
CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments where vision-based systems struggle.
Whether using industrial DIN-rail DC power supplies or linear power supplies for motors, these devices all have the…
Whether using industrial DIN-rail DC power supplies or linear power supplies for motors, these devices all have the potential to fail. Although there can be several root causes, there are a few simple methods of testing a power supply.
Emerson’s 3144S ensures process reliability with 20-year stability, 0.05°C accuracy, and plug-and-play ReadyConnect…
Emerson’s 3144S ensures process reliability with 20-year stability, 0.05°C accuracy, and plug-and-play ReadyConnect sensor configuration.
The EX600 Safety Communication I/O system from SMC integrates CIP safety directly into the field, reducing relays,…
The EX600 Safety Communication I/O system from SMC integrates CIP safety directly into the field, reducing relays, wiring, and cabinet space.
Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled…
Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.
Honeywell and Stereolabs pair stereoscopic 3D vision with SwiftDecoder barcode scanning to enhance logistics,…
Honeywell and Stereolabs pair stereoscopic 3D vision with SwiftDecoder barcode scanning to enhance logistics, manufacturing, and warehouse automation.