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Automate 2026: Yaskawa Drives Motor and Control Innovation

Automate 2026: Yaskawa Drives Motor and Control Innovation

Yaskawa’s drives and motion division showcased expertise across a wide catalog of devices, from machine and motion controllers with built-in PLC functions to the wide range of motors and drive units.


News Jun 29, 2026 by David Peterson
Automate 2026: Opto 22 and the Full IT/OT Automation Adventure

Automate 2026: Opto 22 and the Full IT/OT Automation Adventure

Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago: from the ground floor up to the clouds!


News Jun 28, 2026 by David Peterson
UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

AI-powered DeteX simplifies machine vision with five-image training, fast integration, and support for defect detection and code reading.


News Jun 28, 2026 by Seth Price
Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

At the Chicago event, the company showcased a new high-performance machine vision controller built around modular I/O scaling and robust EMC protection to tackle actual plant-floor challenges.


News Jun 27, 2026 by Dale Wilson
Schneider and Weidmüller Simplify Motor Control Wiring

Schneider and Weidmüller Simplify Motor Control Wiring

Snap-in wiring technology cuts TeSys Deca contactor installation time by up to 75% while supporting automated control cabinet assembly.


News Jun 08, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Driving Mecademic Robots with Siemens PLCs

Tutorial: Driving Mecademic Robots with Siemens PLCs

Learn how to create programs that directly drive a Meca500 robot arm using a Siemens S7 PLC, including adding the hardware and using pre-built function blocks for STEP7 TIA Portal.


Eternal Ag Lands EUR 8M for Autonomous Harvesting Robots

Eternal Ag Lands EUR 8M for Autonomous Harvesting Robots

AI-powered harvesting robots from Eternal Ag received EUR 8 million in funding to support autonomous greenhouse farming and future crop expansion.


News May 09, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Debugging and Variable Watch Tables Using the OpenPLC Editor

Debugging and Variable Watch Tables Using the OpenPLC Editor

Recent OpenPLC Editor versions offer an improved debugger, allowing real-time monitoring of variables and tags in industrial control applications running on an Arduino Uno PLC.


Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Keyence GX-1000 Targets Large-Format Industrial 3D Printing

Large-format printing gets easier with the Keyence GX-1000, built for tooling, jigs, and industrial fixtures.


News Apr 17, 2026 by Seth Price
Introduction to the IEC 62443 Guide for Cyber Systems

Introduction to the IEC 62443 Guide for Cyber Systems

Industrial control systems are becoming increasingly dependent on network connections, exposing them to security risks. The IEC provides guidelines for establishing and maintaining security policies.


Tutorial: Rockwell’s Micro800 PLCs With FactoryTalk Design Workbench

Tutorial: Rockwell’s Micro800 PLCs With FactoryTalk Design Workbench

Learn how to configure a connection and download a simple digital I/O project using the newest Rockwell software, paired with the Ethernet version of the Micro800 PLC lineup.


ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB has released a new version of its Symphony Plus DCS, integrated NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, and announced plans to scale manufacturing and R&D across India.


News Mar 28, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

New KR CYBERTECH models from KUKA increase payload capacity while maintaining compact design and high precision for industrial automation.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Arduino Launches Ventuno Q AI-Ready Single-Board Platform

Arduino Launches Ventuno Q AI-Ready Single-Board Platform

Arduino introduces the Ventuno Q, a single-board platform combining Linux computing and microcontroller control for AI and robotics.


News Mar 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
LogiMAT 2026 Preview Highlights Intralogistics Automation Tech

LogiMAT 2026 Preview Highlights Intralogistics Automation Tech

KUKA, Leuze, and Dunkermotoren preview new robotics, sensor, and drive technologies ahead of their intralogistics demonstrations at LogiMAT 2026.


News Mar 14, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Fenceless MR-1 Robot Sets New Benchmark for Human-Robot Safety

Fenceless MR-1 Robot Sets New Benchmark for Human-Robot Safety

Mantis Robotics introduces the MR-1, a high-speed, safety-certified robot designed for fenceless human-robot collaboration in modern industrial environments.


News Mar 08, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Nord Introduces Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning Technology

Nord Introduces Digital Twin and Virtual Commissioning Technology

In partnership with Machineering, Nord Drivesystems has expanded the functionality of its online configuration tool to allow customers to download digital twins for simulation and virtual commissioning.


News Mar 05, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Virtual Control Systems For Real World Applications

Virtual Control Systems For Real World Applications

These days, a virtual PLC is not only for simulations; it can also be used to read real-world inputs, turn on outputs, or initiate motion. Follow along as we dive deep into the world of virtual PLCs.


Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Vention Gets a GRIIP on Physical AI for Factory Automation

Combining NVIDIA foundation models with MachineMotion AI, Vention’s GRIIP brings adaptable, training-free robotics to manufacturing


News Feb 28, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Ever Motion Solutions Launches Field-Mounted Stepper Motor Drives

Ever Motion Solutions Launches Field-Mounted Stepper Motor Drives

The Palladio stepper drives feature on-machine installation to simplify wiring, reduce electrical noise, and enhance positioning in motion-control applications that require reliability and precision.


News Feb 26, 2026 by Seth Price