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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial…

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead,…

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator…

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator system to communicate the status of automated systems or facility issues.

Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows,…

Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows, check out some of the exciting new developments from your favorite manufacturers.

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched a new mobile collaborative robot, the MC600, bringing mobility to…

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched a new mobile collaborative robot, the MC600, bringing mobility to heavy-payload tasks in applications such as palletizing and machine tending.

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions…

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions feature Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models.

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new…

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new beacons feature up to seven colors, smart software, and touch input capabilities.

Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and…

Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and electrical controls. Sometimes, valves even use a mix of multiple power sources.

Beckhoff has just released their EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module featuring a built-in 6-axis MEMS sensor, which combines…

Beckhoff has just released their EP3751-0260 EtherCAT Box module featuring a built-in 6-axis MEMS sensor, which combines a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, ideal for AGVs and robotics applications.

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings…

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings multi-color signaling, robust durability, and advanced integration options to industrial applications.

WEG's newest flame-proof motor line, the W51Xdb, has been engineered for reliability and longevity; it adapts with…

WEG's newest flame-proof motor line, the W51Xdb, has been engineered for reliability and longevity; it adapts with variable speed drive and meets global standards like ATEX and CSA. The W51Xdb motor features a frame engineered to reduce noise, vibration, and bearing.

The new Automation Studio Code and Copilot environment make building code easier and more efficient via generative AI and…

The new Automation Studio Code and Copilot environment make building code easier and more efficient via generative AI and cloud-based collaboration.

Schmalz's new mGrip finger gripper is designed to meet the highest hygiene standards and handle sensitive products with…

Schmalz's new mGrip finger gripper is designed to meet the highest hygiene standards and handle sensitive products with precision, making it suitable for complex tasks in the food industry and beyond.