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Oriental Motor's booth illustrated a great example of product evolution beyond motors and servos to robots, all highly…

Oriental Motor's booth illustrated a great example of product evolution beyond motors and servos to robots, all highly customizable with controllers and software that makes the setup much easier.

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine…

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.

UR and MiR worked together to demonstrate the concept of collaboration at Automate 2025, featuring the new UR15 cobot,…

UR and MiR worked together to demonstrate the concept of collaboration at Automate 2025, featuring the new UR15 cobot, plenty of UR+ ecosystem partners, and integrated AMR solutions.

Güdel has expanded its existing line of 7th-axis linear tracks, this time including one for collaborative and small…

Güdel has expanded its existing line of 7th-axis linear tracks, this time including one for collaborative and small industrial robots. The new Cobomover gives robots an additional 5 m of working range.

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect…

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect objects with transparent, reflective, dirty, and other challenging surfaces.

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility…

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility for industrial network demands.

Igus’ new low-cost humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, is made up of the company’s collaborative robot arms and AMR. Iggy Rob…

Igus’ new low-cost humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, is made up of the company’s collaborative robot arms and AMR. Iggy Rob can be used in industrial, service, and transportation applications and costs just under $55,000.

The iiQWorks engineering suite enables offline programming and simulation of KUKA robots. The software is designed to…

The iiQWorks engineering suite enables offline programming and simulation of KUKA robots. The software is designed to speed up and simplify robotic automation at all steps.

From RoboBee to smart tractors, researchers unveil innovations in microrobotics and autonomous farming that boost…

From RoboBee to smart tractors, researchers unveil innovations in microrobotics and autonomous farming that boost precision, safety, and sustainability.

The new OMNI-ADN series of panel PCs from Aaeon is designed to give users a low to mid-level modular HMI option for…

The new OMNI-ADN series of panel PCs from Aaeon is designed to give users a low to mid-level modular HMI option for machine control and monitoring.

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable…

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have designed a robotic gripper inspired by measuring tape. This…

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have designed a robotic gripper inspired by measuring tape. This gripping method has potential for use in agricultural applications, like soft fruit picking, and beyond.

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency…

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe,…

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe, precise handling of various workpieces in manufacturing and logistics applications.

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology,…

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered,…

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered, ready-to-deploy automation solutions.

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series’ cognitive…

Delta Electronics has designed an add-on for its D-Bot collaborative robots that advances the series’ cognitive capabilities, enabling voice recognition, 3D machine vision, artificial intelligence, and more.

The new LR5-LAN series eliminates the need for an output contact board. Now, operators can connect the signal towers…

The new LR5-LAN series eliminates the need for an output contact board. Now, operators can connect the signal towers directly to an industrial PC or PLC, enabling control via Ethernet communication.

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power…

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power supplies are DIN-rail mountable and designed to operate in extreme temperatures.