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KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design…

KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where…

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where artificial intelligence is today’s buzzword within the industrial metaverse.

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added…

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The…

Mapvision has developed an image-based software solution for weld seam inspection to save companies time and money. The solution utilizes cameras existing in Mapvision's dimensional inspection solution.

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models.…

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models. The new additions aim to deliver high-accuracy measurements in a greater variety of environments.

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from…

In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree…

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree of customization to fit individual manufacturing needs.

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is…

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is designed for enhanced industrial communication with seamless connectivity.

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and…

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system…

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read…

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.

SMC has released two new flow control valves for controlling the speed of pneumatic devices, one fit for wash-down…

SMC has released two new flow control valves for controlling the speed of pneumatic devices, one fit for wash-down environments and one that offers metering-in and metering-out in one valve.

EPFL researchers have pioneered real-time defect detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion using acoustics and X-ray data with…

EPFL researchers have pioneered real-time defect detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion using acoustics and X-ray data with adaptive filtering. This research is expected to enhance laser-based additive manufacturing.