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Sensors for Tight Spaces: Balluff Releases Inductive High-Temperature Sensors

Sensors for Tight Spaces: Balluff Releases Inductive High-Temperature Sensors

Recently, Balluff announced its latest high-temperature sensors for semiconductors and hydraulic sectors.


News Nov 13, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Sensors announced the release of an intelligent add-on, known as the sHub, for use with their EDS/EDM35 servomotor feedback system.


News Nov 03, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
ABB Sends 800 Industrial Robots to Help Volkswagen Produce Next-Generation EVs

ABB Sends 800 Industrial Robots to Help Volkswagen Produce Next-Generation EVs

ABB provides Volkswagen with industrial robots to help the company achieve its e-mobility goals.


News Nov 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

Emerson unveiled new PACMotion line that aims to be more precise and more manageable for motion control applications.


News Oct 26, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS will host its first virtual trade show on its website in 2020 with live product simulation and more.  


News Oct 26, 2020 by Seth Price
Measurement Tools for Mechanical Maintenance

Measurement Tools for Mechanical Maintenance

This article explores what tools can be used to predict and prevent costly mechanical breakdown events occurring from heat, vibration, or humidity.


OMRON Uses Intelligent Sensing Technology to Release New Laser Sensor for Conyer Operations

OMRON Uses Intelligent Sensing Technology to Release New Laser Sensor for Conyer Operations

OMRON announced an industry first in sensing technology, the E3AS-HL complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Laser Sensor.


News Oct 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
SICK and Microsoft Partner on Brand New Industrial 3D Camera Developments

SICK and Microsoft Partner on Brand New Industrial 3D Camera Developments

SICK announced a collaboration with Microsoft on the development of commercial industrial 3D cameras.


Using Sensors with Open Collector Outputs

Using Sensors with Open Collector Outputs

This article discusses how to use sensors with open collector outputs and learning some of the module connections involved.


How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

How Object Detection Works in Machine Vision Applications

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it easier to integrate for more extensive market adoption. 


After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

After Yumi Celebrates Its 5th Year, ABB Robotics Unveils Its 1-Armed Cousin

Beyond its dual-arm design and sensing features, YuMi is unique in the collaborative robot space. Now, ABB releases its one-arm spin-off with newly added features that make it even more versatile.   


News Sep 22, 2020 by Leah Scully
Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

Honeywell Aerospace Produced and Installed First Flight-Critical Engine Part Using Additive Manufacturing

The flight-critical engine part is an FAA certified #4/5 bearing housing for an ATF3-6 turbine engine.


News Sep 15, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB Dynamic Assembly Pack: The Missing Piece in Automotive Assembly Applications

ABB's Dynamic Assembly Pack for Final Trim and Assembly combines real-time cameras with integrated force control sensors to allow robots to track positions more precisely.


News Sep 10, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence Releases LJ-X8000 2D/3D Laser Profiler Controllers

Keyence released a series of laser profilers intended for high-resolution inline measurements, including six controllers for different applications.


The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Evolution of Autonomous Mobile Robots

What are autonomous mobile robots and how did they come to be a crucial part of the industrial manufacturing industry?


FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR released the Quasar 4K IR PTZ camera with high resolution, up to 31x optical zoom, and low light imaging capabilities.


News Sep 02, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson Updates Plantweb Software to Include Social Density Management and Contact Tracing

Emerson's Plantweb Location Awareness update makes it possible for plant managers to support health and operational continuity through social density management and contact tracing tools.


News Aug 25, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot Launches Software Update to 2.5D Camera-Based Eyes Vision System

OnRobot launches an update to its innovative robotic support Eyes vision system, which offers new, improved capabilities for robotics applications. 


News Aug 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

An Industry First: Omron Releases World’s First Robotic Integrated Controller

OMRON’s Robotic Integrated Controller includes the NJ501-R machine controller and extends what can be done in virtual and remote environments.


News Aug 22, 2020 by Sara McCaslin