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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
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