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Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell to Advance Industrial Automation With Prague Research Lab

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.


News Feb 20, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
HMS Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G Enhances Mobility with RBMS

HMS Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G Enhances Mobility with RBMS

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in industrial 5G environments.


News Feb 19, 2025 by Seth Price
DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

DOE Adopts New Energy Standards for Expanded Scope Electric Motors

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.


News Feb 15, 2025 by Austin Futrell
SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC Updates Valve Manifold and Rotary Actuator Series

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.


News Feb 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and optimized production processes.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting innovations in precision, agility, and automation.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
AutomationDirect Rolls Out Cost-Effective Object Detection With Newest Light Grids

AutomationDirect Rolls Out Cost-Effective Object Detection With Newest Light Grids

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for object detection, catering to applications in material handling and warehousing.


News Feb 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
SMC Unveils Manual and Automatic Tool Changers for Cobot Applications

SMC Unveils Manual and Automatic Tool Changers for Cobot Applications

Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater versatility and efficiency to end tool exchanges in collaborative robot applications.


News Feb 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Commissioning IO-Link Part 2: Tutorial PLC Project

Commissioning IO-Link Part 2: Tutorial PLC Project

After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC project, explaining how to interpret process data bytes for input and output.


EMIS Releases Three Phase Filter Series for EMI Mitigation

EMIS Releases Three Phase Filter Series for EMI Mitigation

The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.


News Feb 05, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

ABB’s AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates, automation is simplified.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Kurabo and Flexiv Merge Technologies, Create Adaptive Robot

Kurabo and Flexiv Merge Technologies, Create Adaptive Robot

Kurabo has combined its 3D vision sensors with Flexiv’s robots to create the all-new KURAVIZON adaptive robot system. The new system aims for precision and adaptability in laboratory and factory automation.


News Jan 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Learn, Adapt, Perform: NEURA Robotics Leaps with NVIDIA Cosmos

Learn, Adapt, Perform: NEURA Robotics Leaps with NVIDIA Cosmos

NEURA Robotics is enhancing its AI capabilities by leveraging NVIDIA’s Cosmos platform. This platform combines synthetic and real-world data, enabling robots to learn and adapt faster.


News Jan 27, 2025 by Austin Futrell
PLC Programming Tips: Understanding Produced And Consumed Tags

PLC Programming Tips: Understanding Produced And Consumed Tags

Learn about produced and consumed tags in PLCs, their functions, setup, and important considerations for effective data sharing between controllers in a control system.


Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers Unveil Robotic Gripper for Grasping Multiple Objects

Researchers Unveil Robotic Gripper for Grasping Multiple Objects

Seoul National University researchers have developed a multi-object grasping robotic gripper, MOGrip. The gripper is modeled after the structure and function of a human hand, enabling it to pick and place multiple objects.


News Jan 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Expands Pneumatic Solutions With Pin Clamp and High Speed Cylinders

SMC Expands Pneumatic Solutions With Pin Clamp and High Speed Cylinders

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston speeds of 2500 mm/sec to its portfolio of pneumatic actuators.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Copilot is Taking Control: Introducing Genix AI

The Copilot is Taking Control: Introducing Genix AI

ABB Ability Genix Copilot uses AI and data analytics to boost efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability in manufacturing, providing actionable insights through a conversational interface.


News Jan 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell