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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
ProMat: Material Handling, Supply Chain, and Logistics Technology

ProMat: Material Handling, Supply Chain, and Logistics Technology

Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa, SEW-Eurodrive, and new products from Schneider.


News Mar 18, 2025 by David Peterson
Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Wago introduces the 2587 Power Supply Series, Visual Panel 200 HMIs, and PFC300 Controller, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and connectivity in industrial automation.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.


Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications. The barcode reader is also designed for quick and intuitive deployment with auto setup.


News Mar 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Dassault Systèmes Joins KUKA’s Mosaixx Digital Ecosystem

Dassault Systèmes Joins KUKA’s Mosaixx Digital Ecosystem

Dassault Systèmes has partnered with KUKA to integrate its 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem, offering manufacturers a path to smarter, more adaptable robotic solutions.


News Mar 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Adlink and Lips Develop 3D AI Vision Sensing Solution for AMR Applications

Adlink and Lips Develop 3D AI Vision Sensing Solution for AMR Applications

Adlink and Lips have teamed up to create a 3D AI vision sensing solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) powered by Nvidia Isaac Perceptor. The new solution is designed for use in manufacturing and logistics.


News Mar 15, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

SMC's new C55 Series cylinders and D-MPG position sensors promise enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility in industrial automation applications.


News Mar 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing flexibility for industrial gas flow management.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Some new factories are networked from stem to stern, ready to roll. But sometimes, it’s just you and a new PLC, so it won’t really matter how you set things up, it’ll probably work just fine, right?


Robotiq Adds “Seamless Integration” With Major Cobot Brands to Grippers

Robotiq Adds “Seamless Integration” With Major Cobot Brands to Grippers

Robotiq has updated its adaptive grippers so that they can now be easily deployed on most major brands of collaborative robots, including Universal Robots, FANUC, Techman Robot, Doosan, and Omron robots.


News Mar 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Control.com is Heading to ProMat in Chicago!

Control.com is Heading to ProMat in Chicago!

Control.com will begin the 2025 trade show season at ProMat in Chicago with industry leaders such as Agility Robotics, Schneider, NORD Drivesystems, and many more!


News Mar 12, 2025 by David Peterson
Installing and Using Modern Industrial Joystick Controls

Installing and Using Modern Industrial Joystick Controls

Discover how digital and analog industrial joysticks can provide crucial precision in sectors like manufacturing and industrial automation, used mainly for motion control applications.


AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety, optimizing hazard analysis and risk prevention.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

Pairing IIoT with cloud services provides industrial and manufacturing facilities with real-time data displayed in intuitive dashboards and reduces downtime.


Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.


FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America launches Tech Transfer, a free online video training platform offering tutorials on robotics and automation to enhance user skills and confidence.


News Mar 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell