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Flexiv Unveils Robot Solutions at Stanford Robotics Center Opening

Flexiv Unveils Robot Solutions at Stanford Robotics Center Opening

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.


News Jan 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Robotics Crowns AI Startup Challenge 2024 Winners

ABB Robotics Crowns AI Startup Challenge 2024 Winners

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with AI-based solutions focused on simplifying operations and enhancing performance.


News Jan 12, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
North America’s Largest Cobot Conference: Collaborate

North America’s Largest Cobot Conference: Collaborate

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics and automation, at the first Collaborate event on Jan. 28 in Novi, Michigan.


News Jan 11, 2025 by David Peterson
Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's launch of an open-source learning dataset for humanoids.


News Jan 09, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Transportation Automation Innovation: Recent Autonomous Vehicle News

Transportation Automation Innovation: Recent Autonomous Vehicle News

Check out some recent developments in the automotive industry: vehicle manufacturing at ABB and deployments of automation in commercial and agricultural applications with Volvo and John Deere.


News Jan 08, 2025 by David Peterson
Intro to CODESYS: First Project Using CMZ Hardware

Intro to CODESYS: First Project Using CMZ Hardware

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion operations. However, being vendor-agnostic can present challenges. Learn how to get started.


Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.


News Jan 05, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Basics of Air Motors: Pneumatically Controlled Rotation

Basics of Air Motors: Pneumatically Controlled Rotation

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.


Link Up! Softing AG Releases its usbLink CN

Link Up! Softing AG Releases its usbLink CN

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting easy setup and connections using RSLinx and RSNetWorx.


News Dec 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Robot Balance Is on a Roll: Meet BallBot, the Ball-Balancing Robot

Robot Balance Is on a Roll: Meet BallBot, the Ball-Balancing Robot

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball can provide new motion solutions, opening up applications across industries.


News Dec 27, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonics Redevelops APC Series of 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Panel PCs

Autonics Redevelops APC Series of 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Panel PCs

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a quad-core CPU for fast processing.


News Dec 27, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
New u-Control PACs From Weidmuller Speed Industrial Automation

New u-Control PACs From Weidmuller Speed Industrial Automation

Weidmuller releases two new PACs in the u-Control series, capable of running widely used automation software and communicating to enterprise-level servers.


News Dec 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
The Latest Partnerships in Automated Agricultural Operations

The Latest Partnerships in Automated Agricultural Operations

Burro, Adept Ag, and Bird Bros seek to evolve the nature of farming operations to help boost productivity and conserve energy and resources.


News Dec 24, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New Axial Flux Motor and Gearbox From WEG

New Axial Flux Motor and Gearbox From WEG

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and worm gears to produce high torque in a small package.


News Dec 23, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC’s New Lever Valve Sees Increased Flow Rate in a Compact Design

SMC’s New Lever Valve Sees Increased Flow Rate in a Compact Design

The latest VHL210D lever hand valve series features a lighter weight, smaller footprint, and a greater flow rate than SMC’s earlier valve models.


News Dec 23, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated design, making them suitable for detection applications across industries.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
A Visit From Safety Nick

A Visit From Safety Nick

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


Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

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.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

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.