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Meet Mayvn AI: The AI-Powered Platform for Improving Manufacturing

Meet Mayvn AI: The AI-Powered Platform for Improving Manufacturing

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage data, bridge communication, and, ultimately, improve manufacturing operations.


News Mar 28, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Balluff's BOS 6K sensor line offers high-speed, optoelectronic detection options—TOF, color, contrast, and more—all with a compact, interchangeable design.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?


Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.


News Mar 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Energy-Efficient SMA Gripper Revolutionizes Industrial Robotics

Energy-Efficient SMA Gripper Revolutionizes Industrial Robotics

Saarland University’s SMA-based gripper cuts energy use by 90%, offering a sustainable alternative to pneumatic grippers for automation and manufacturing.


News Mar 24, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Wago introduces the 2587 Power Supply Series, Visual Panel 200 HMIs, and PFC300 Controller, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and connectivity in industrial automation.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.


Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications. The barcode reader is also designed for quick and intuitive deployment with auto setup.


News Mar 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Dassault Systèmes Joins KUKA’s Mosaixx Digital Ecosystem

Dassault Systèmes Joins KUKA’s Mosaixx Digital Ecosystem

Dassault Systèmes has partnered with KUKA to integrate its 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem, offering manufacturers a path to smarter, more adaptable robotic solutions.


News Mar 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

SMC's new C55 Series cylinders and D-MPG position sensors promise enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility in industrial automation applications.


News Mar 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

Patlite Signal Towers, Now Featuring M12 Connection for Simple Wiring

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Some new factories are networked from stem to stern, ready to roll. But sometimes, it’s just you and a new PLC, so it won’t really matter how you set things up, it’ll probably work just fine, right?


Robotiq Adds “Seamless Integration” With Major Cobot Brands to Grippers

Robotiq Adds “Seamless Integration” With Major Cobot Brands to Grippers

Robotiq has updated its adaptive grippers so that they can now be easily deployed on most major brands of collaborative robots, including Universal Robots, FANUC, Techman Robot, Doosan, and Omron robots.


News Mar 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.


FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America launches Tech Transfer, a free online video training platform offering tutorials on robotics and automation to enhance user skills and confidence.


News Mar 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell