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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.


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
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
Cincoze Launches CV-200 Slim-Bezel Industrial HMI Displays

Cincoze Launches CV-200 Slim-Bezel Industrial HMI Displays

Designed for compact machines, Cincoze’s CV-200 Series offers Full HD visibility, IP66 durability, and modular HMI configurations.


News Feb 13, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi Adds Multi-Pole Power to Its NRG Relay Line

Carlo Gavazzi Adds Multi-Pole Power to Its NRG Relay Line

New RGC2 and RGC3 relays bring two- and three-pole switching to Carlo Gavazzi’s NRG platform, with built-in networking and real-time monitoring.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Seth Price
All Auger-ee, DeWalt isn’t Screwing Around with Concrete Working Robot

All Auger-ee, DeWalt isn’t Screwing Around with Concrete Working Robot

Built with August Robotics, DeWalt’s autonomous drilling robot streamlines concrete layout and drilling using CAD-based positioning.


News Feb 05, 2026 by David Peterson
Ever Motion Solutions Debuts UL-Listed MT Series Stepper Motors

Ever Motion Solutions Debuts UL-Listed MT Series Stepper Motors

The MT series from Ever Motion Solutions features UL-certified hybrid stepper motors designed for accurate positioning and high torque applications.


News Feb 04, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Acquires ASTER to Strengthen PCB Design and Testing

Siemens Acquires ASTER to Strengthen PCB Design and Testing

Siemens integrates shift-left DFT capabilities to improve PCB quality and time-to-market.


News Jan 28, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Using Factory I/O With a Virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC

Using Factory I/O With a Virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC

Learn how to control the Factory I/O PLC system simulator using a virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC, a great tool for testing, training, and automation development without hardware.


Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Introduced at CES 2026, Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer connects digital twins, operations data, and industrial AI.


News Jan 20, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.


News Jan 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.


Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Weidmuller’s new DIN rail configurator tool provides visual design and installation instructions via a web browser. The tool aims to simplify and speed up panel design.


News Dec 27, 2025 by Seth Price
The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security layers can unify old and new systems for better insights and operations.


The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

Smart greenfield design unlocks clean, scalable dataflow. Learn how defining KPIs, choosing open architecture, contextualizing data, leveraging edge computing, and using the cloud wisely can transform operations from day one.


Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Discover how Banner’s HF RFID solutions enhance matching, tracking, and data accuracy in automation environments where barcodes and manual checks fall short.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.