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SiLC Unveils Eyeonic Edge Vision Sensor for Long-Range 4D Inspection

SiLC Unveils Eyeonic Edge Vision Sensor for Long-Range 4D Inspection

SiLC Technologies demonstrated its newest 4D vision sensor at Automate 2026. The Eyeonic Edge can inspect large objects with sub-millimeter accuracy from up to 10 meters away.


News 6 hours ago by Bob Odhiambo
Dot Notation: A Different Way Of Addressing Integers in PLCs

Dot Notation: A Different Way Of Addressing Integers in PLCs

Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.


Automate 2026: Elmo Motion Control Spotlights “Multi-Axis Compactness”

Automate 2026: Elmo Motion Control Spotlights “Multi-Axis Compactness”

The company expanded its Platinum servo drive line and launched its Titanium line, featuring a new motion controller and single- and multi-axis drives.


News Jul 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Electrifying the Future: Exploring the Electrical Connectors in the eMobility

Electrifying the Future: Exploring the Electrical Connectors in the eMobility

Discover the power of clean energy and how electrification continues to dominate our ever-changing global e-Mobility landscape.


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Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

The company unveiled the RealSense D585 Pro depth camera featuring integrated AI processing and the Perception Studio beta program offering early access to new features within the RealSense ecosystem.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Seth Price
Automate 2026: Yaskawa Drives Motor and Control Innovation

Automate 2026: Yaskawa Drives Motor and Control Innovation

Yaskawa’s drives and motion division showcased expertise across a wide catalog of devices, from machine and motion controllers with built-in PLC functions to the wide range of motors and drive units.


News Jun 29, 2026 by David Peterson
Automate 2026: Opto 22 and the Full IT/OT Automation Adventure

Automate 2026: Opto 22 and the Full IT/OT Automation Adventure

Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago: from the ground floor up to the clouds!


News Jun 28, 2026 by David Peterson
UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

AI-powered DeteX simplifies machine vision with five-image training, fast integration, and support for defect detection and code reading.


News Jun 28, 2026 by Seth Price
Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

At the Chicago event, the company showcased a new high-performance machine vision controller built around modular I/O scaling and robust EMC protection to tackle actual plant-floor challenges.


News Jun 27, 2026 by Dale Wilson
ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

The releases include non-invasive sensor solutions, a low-flow flowmeter, a robot gripper that learns from human prosthetics, and a web-based expansion pack for ABB’s flagship DCS.


News Jun 26, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

The new LBF LED bar light delivers up to 2.5 million lux and responds in less than a microsecond, making it ideal for demanding, high-speed machine vision applications.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Teguar Showcases Rugged AI PCs for Edge Computing Tasks

Teguar Showcases Rugged AI PCs for Edge Computing Tasks

New fanless industrial PCs from Teguar support AI inference, machine vision, robotics, and edge analytics in demanding applications.


News Jun 23, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics Expands Solid-State Relay Line for Flexible Control

Autonics Expands Solid-State Relay Line for Flexible Control

New SSRs from Autonics support zero-cross and random turn-on switching, helping engineers optimize performance across industrial applications.


News Jun 21, 2026 by Austin Futrell
AI Agents Bring Unified Context to Manufacturing Operations

AI Agents Bring Unified Context to Manufacturing Operations

Augury’s new Industrial AI agents combine machine health, production, and operational data to deliver insights that improve manufacturing performance.


News Jun 20, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Patlite Unveils Panel-Mount Audible Alarm With High-Volume Sound Output

Patlite Unveils Panel-Mount Audible Alarm With High-Volume Sound Output

The new BD series audible alarm features a maximum 98 dB sound output in a slim, 54-mm-deep design and offers rugged, IP65 protection for use in harsh environments.


News Jun 19, 2026 by Seth Price
Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the lineup of great companies. Will we see you there?


News Jun 17, 2026 by David Peterson
Bihl+Wiedemann Launches High-Current ASi Safety Gateways

Bihl+Wiedemann Launches High-Current ASi Safety Gateways

New ASi-5/ASi-3 safety gateways deliver up to 8 A per circuit, helping larger automation systems support more devices and safety signals.


News Jun 16, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Altech Launches Vibration-Resistant STH5 Terminal Block

Altech Launches Vibration-Resistant STH5 Terminal Block

Designed for high-vibration environments, the STH5 terminal block supports up to 85 amps and 600 volts on standard DIN rails.


News Jun 14, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Fail‑Safe Motor Circuits: When Loss of Power Moves You Toward Safety

Fail‑Safe Motor Circuits: When Loss of Power Moves You Toward Safety

Part 1 of a 2-part series. A practical look at the failures that plague motor drive systems, even those that are rated to be fail-safe.


Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling zero-copy image transfers that reduce CPU load and boost machine vision system speeds


News Jun 06, 2026 by Seth Price