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Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.


News Aug 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.


News Aug 08, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.


News Aug 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.


News Jul 31, 2026 by Seth Price
Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.


News Jul 30, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.


News Jul 29, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.


Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.


News Jul 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?


Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.


Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy, flexibility, and machine vision performance.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

New AI-driven solutions from Datalogic enhance safety, machine vision, laser marking, and barcode reading for more flexible manufacturing.


News Jul 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Applied Motion Products Keeps Automation Moving With New Motion Control Platforms

Applied Motion Products Keeps Automation Moving With New Motion Control Platforms

At Automate 2026, the company expanded its automation lineup with three new platforms: the MCA6 Motion PLC, MET2 Remote I/O System, and AK Series StepSERVO drives.


News Jul 12, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Omron Advances Machine Design and Barcode Verification

Omron Advances Machine Design and Barcode Verification

The new Omron S8NR IP67 power supply and VHV5-SRV verifier improve machine design, diagnostics, and inline barcode inspection.


News Jul 08, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

New BTS and BTF photoelectric sensors from Autonics deliver precise 0.1 mm detection in compact form factors for industrial automation.


News Jul 07, 2026 by Seth Price
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 Jul 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
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
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
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