Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.
Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.
The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and…
The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and mobile robotics.
At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI…
At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI system pairing humanoid robots with CNC machines.
Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater…
Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater accuracy, and simplified installation.
The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers…
The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.
As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a…
As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.
The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and…
The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and expanded industrial network connectivity.
Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays…
Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays and their matching sockets.
There aren’t actually all that many industrial I/O signal types, and most sensors are designed to output just the right…
There aren’t actually all that many industrial I/O signal types, and most sensors are designed to output just the right type of signal. But… How do we deal with those pesky potentiometers?
While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail.…
While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail. Unfortunately, the symptoms can look surprisingly similar.
ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID…
ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.
The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design…
The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design offering high-speed synchronized motion.
The latest ABB Remote Condition Monitoring uses Genix Copilot AI to interpret analyzer health reports, suggest possible…
The latest ABB Remote Condition Monitoring uses Genix Copilot AI to interpret analyzer health reports, suggest possible causes, and guide maintenance next steps.
This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly…
This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly intended as a learning guide for those getting started with ST.
Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best…
Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration,…
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration, and reduced routine maintenance.
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for…
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.
New Cognex vision systems help logistics operators scan bottom-side barcodes and semiconductor makers improve wafer and…
New Cognex vision systems help logistics operators scan bottom-side barcodes and semiconductor makers improve wafer and panel traceability and throughput.
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines…
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines presence detection, counting, and tracking in a single sensor.
Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it…
Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.
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