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Meet Mayvn AI: The AI-Powered Platform for Improving Manufacturing

Meet Mayvn AI: The AI-Powered Platform for Improving Manufacturing

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage data, bridge communication, and, ultimately, improve manufacturing operations.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
AutoStore Innovates With Latest Warehouse Automation Solutions

AutoStore Innovates With Latest Warehouse Automation Solutions

AutoStore has rolled out an AI-powered robotic picking solution, scalable warehouse workstations, and an enhanced software suite to meet round-the-clock demands of warehouse automation.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Balluff's BOS 6K sensor line offers high-speed, optoelectronic detection options—TOF, color, contrast, and more—all with a compact, interchangeable design.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Plug, Play, and REST: Acromag NT Series Simplifies Automation

Plug, Play, and REST: Acromag NT Series Simplifies Automation

Acromag's NT Series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API for easy web service integration, simplifying industrial data transfer and system monitoring.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?


Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.


News Mar 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Previously reserved for personal and commercial deployments, learn how cellular IoT connectivity technologies are influencing industrial trends, organizations, and integrators.


NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA advances robotics in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing with AI, machine vision, and digital twins, enabling precision, efficiency, and automation.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
What are Interposing Relays in Control Circuits?

What are Interposing Relays in Control Circuits?

An interposing relay is an interface between a control system and a higher power circuit to provide isolation or amplification of mismatched voltage and current from a control to a load circuit.


Energy-Efficient SMA Gripper Revolutionizes Industrial Robotics

Energy-Efficient SMA Gripper Revolutionizes Industrial Robotics

Saarland University’s SMA-based gripper cuts energy use by 90%, offering a sustainable alternative to pneumatic grippers for automation and manufacturing.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
MiR’s VDA 5050 Adaptor Enhances Robot Interoperability

MiR’s VDA 5050 Adaptor Enhances Robot Interoperability

MiR’s VDA 5050 software adaptor enables seamless communication between robots from different manufacturers, reducing data silos and optimizing automation.


News Mar 23, 2025 by Seth Price
ABB Unveils AI-Powered Modules to Streamline Warehousing

ABB Unveils AI-Powered Modules to Streamline Warehousing

New AI-driven picking and sorting modules from ABB cut costs and setup time to one week, boosting efficiency in high-mix, high-volume logistics environments.


News Mar 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.


News Mar 20, 2025 by David Peterson
Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds up installations while enhancing safety.


News Mar 20, 2025 by Seth Price
AI Warehouse Automation Software unveiled by Locus Robotics

AI Warehouse Automation Software unveiled by Locus Robotics

Locus Robotics launches LocusINTELLIGENCE, AI-driven software within LocusONE that optimizes AMR collaboration, workflow efficiency, and real-time data insights.


News Mar 20, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Discover the latest robot technologies focused on accuracy and efficiency, including Siemens’ Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot, Anybotics’ Data Navigator, and Stäubli’s Sterimove mobile cleanroom robot.


News Mar 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
OnRobot’s VGP30 Vacuum Gripper, Designed for Heavy Payloads

OnRobot’s VGP30 Vacuum Gripper, Designed for Heavy Payloads

OnRobot has designed its newest pneumatic vacuum gripper, the VGP30, to lift high payloads of up to 30 kg. The gripper can also handle porous surfaces, oddly-shaped objects, and thin cardboard. 


News Mar 19, 2025 by Seth Price