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OTTO has released a new software update that has given their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) a software upgrade to enable…

OTTO has released a new software update that has given their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) a software upgrade to enable faster and more efficient performance while providing enhanced authentication security measures.

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These…

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These high-force actuators may be a better option than traditional hydraulics.

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs…

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs gather, process, and integrate data with high-level systems in one platform.

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various…

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI),…

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI), boasting several I/O ports and a 16 million color 4.3” display.

Schmalz introduced two of its latest CNC wood processing vacuum blocks with a time-saving grid-to-nesting table-switching…

Schmalz introduced two of its latest CNC wood processing vacuum blocks with a time-saving grid-to-nesting table-switching capability.

ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and…

ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.

The Robotics division of ABB has contributed both hardware and RobotStudio software to MassRobotics, helping drive…

The Robotics division of ABB has contributed both hardware and RobotStudio software to MassRobotics, helping drive innovation and design at the country's largest independent robotic hub.

Alquist has successfully printed a Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly. Using 3DCP, Alquist has built the largest…

Alquist has successfully printed a Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly. Using 3DCP, Alquist has built the largest printed structure in the United States: a superstore in Tennessee.

SMC, a leading company in pneumatics, has recently introduced two new products to its portfolio: a new guide cylinder for…

SMC, a leading company in pneumatics, has recently introduced two new products to its portfolio: a new guide cylinder for improved linear motion and suction cups for handling delicate items.

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They…

New variable frequency drives from Rockwell can power motors up to 500 hp while retaining panel-mount capability. They are programmed with Studio 5000 and offer predictive maintenance with FactoryTalk.

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting…

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages…

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages designed for additive manufacturing and EDM machine applications.

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.

The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors…

The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.

Rockwell Automation expands the lineups of both process automation and safety controls with the release of the new Logix…

Rockwell Automation expands the lineups of both process automation and safety controls with the release of the new Logix SIS platform, which uses the Flex 5000 I/O modules.

Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part…

Regardless of industry, codes and standards developed by organizations including ISO, ANSI, and IEEE are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on engineering and design.

If your facility or workplace uses a PLC, it’s almost certainly because it must interface with physical input and…

If your facility or workplace uses a PLC, it’s almost certainly because it must interface with physical input and output devices. What kinds of I/O modules exist, and how can you tell the difference?