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SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

The Visionary AI-Assist by SICK combines rugged 3D imaging, AI analytics, and CAN integration to prevent collisions in extreme conditions.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Wireless 3-axis vibration sensors from Banner simplify predictive maintenance, enabling remote monitoring and longer battery life.


News Oct 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

LandingAI’s LandingLens joins ABB’s RobotStudio, bringing no-code AI vision to robotics for defect detection, sorting, and quality checks.


News Oct 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 rugged, fanless PCs offer AI-powered edge computing, vibration resistance, and modular expansion for industrial and mobile use cases.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Expands U.S. Market with Rugged P-300 Pressure Transmitters

ABB Expands U.S. Market with Rugged P-300 Pressure Transmitters

The P-300 pressure transmitter series delivers 0.055% accuracy, rugged diaphragm seals, and hazardous-area certifications for demanding U.S. industries.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and battery-free design for high-speed, reduced-maintenance motion.


News Sep 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Seth Price
Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Nidec Rolls Out Connect V3 for Faster Drive Commissioning

Engineers gain faster, easier drive setup with Nidec’s Connect V3, offering step-by-step guidance, live tuning, and centralized support tools.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.


News Sep 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

Leuze Expands LBK Radar with CIP Safety for Harsh Environments

The Leuze LBK 3D radar system gains CIP Safety, offering robust human detection in dusty, smoky, or low-visibility areas while easing network integration.


News Sep 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
John Deere Expands with GUSS Orchard & Vineyard Sprayers

John Deere Expands with GUSS Orchard & Vineyard Sprayers

GUSS joins John Deere, bringing autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards that reduce labor needs, trim chemical use, and improve crop protection.


News Sep 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AutomationDirect Releases DC I/O and Pluggable Option Modules for BRX PLCs

AutomationDirect Releases DC I/O and Pluggable Option Modules for BRX PLCs

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for its BRX PLCs, including DC I/O expansion modules for higher-voltage systems and Ethernet pluggable option modules that support OPC UA or Sparkplug B.


News Sep 06, 2025 by Seth Price
Schunk Expands Robot PLUS Portfolio with Tool Changers and Sensors

Schunk Expands Robot PLUS Portfolio with Tool Changers and Sensors

Explore Schunk’s Robot PLUS portfolio, featuring CPS/CPB tool changers, AGM compensation units, and FTS sensors for next-gen automation.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Rolls Out Process Safety Controller for SIL2 Designs

Emerson Rolls Out Process Safety Controller for SIL2 Designs

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) design in the process automation industry.


News Sep 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonics Introduces Door Lock Switches To Boost Machine Safety

Autonics Introduces Door Lock Switches To Boost Machine Safety

Autonics’ new SFDL series of safety door lock switches features five-direction key insertion, manual unlocking, and IP67 protection for safer industrial machine operation.


News Aug 30, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Fuji Electric HMIs Feature Wide Screens and Enhanced Connectivity

Fuji Electric HMIs Feature Wide Screens and Enhanced Connectivity

Fuji Electric’s TS4000 series of programmable operation displays features high-definition wide screens and robust networking capabilities to support smart production and remote monitoring.


News Aug 27, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Hear and Harvest: Robots Use SonicBoom to Pick Produce

Hear and Harvest: Robots Use SonicBoom to Pick Produce

CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments where vision-based systems struggle.


News Aug 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Troubleshooting Linear Hydraulic Motion

Troubleshooting Linear Hydraulic Motion

Motion systems come in many forms. Hydraulic motion brings some unique problems, not seen in electric systems. This article will focus on how to recognize prominent failures quickly and correctly.