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By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

By standardizing location and identification data, OPC UA is giving industrial automation systems a shared spatial framework.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC…

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?

A look at Rockwell’s OTTO AMR rollout and its plans for a scalable, next-generation U.S. manufacturing facility.

A look at Rockwell’s OTTO AMR rollout and its plans for a scalable, next-generation U.S. manufacturing facility.

A look at SMC’s ZP3P-WJT suction cups, engineered to handle narrow, flexible packages with a wider contact area and…

A look at SMC’s ZP3P-WJT suction cups, engineered to handle narrow, flexible packages with a wider contact area and less deformation during transfer.

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver…

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver high energy efficiency, encoderless positioning, and up to 300% starting torque.

Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to…

Leuze’s DCR 100i series code reader combines adjustable focus, high-speed imaging, and a compact industrial design to deliver reliable 1D and 2D code reading in demanding production settings.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth,…

Baumer’s new UF300 ultrasonic sensor combines a 3 m sensing range and 50 mm blind range with a slim 18 mm depth, offering compact detection in intralogistics and manufacturing applications.

A clear overview of industrial power supply types, specs, and design factors for building dependable control cabinet systems.

A clear overview of industrial power supply types, specs, and design factors for building dependable control cabinet systems.

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact,…

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact, near maintenance-free design for use in precision motion control applications.

Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in…

Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in marine manufacturing.

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s…

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.

Darveen updates its DPC-9000 HMI with an Intel Alder Lake-N N97 chip, delivering faster processing, improved graphics,…

Darveen updates its DPC-9000 HMI with an Intel Alder Lake-N N97 chip, delivering faster processing, improved graphics, and smoother touchscreen performance.

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link…

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT…

Introducing 3D object detection without the need for a smart camera. Thanks to lasers and stereo vision, the new DTECT Object 3D sensor offers volume, orientation, and geometry validation detection.

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded…

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.

The new 4.3-inch cMT2058XH (W) HTML5 web panel features an integrated web browser, dual Ethernet connectivity, and…

The new 4.3-inch cMT2058XH (W) HTML5 web panel features an integrated web browser, dual Ethernet connectivity, and industrial-grade protection for space-constrained installation.

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU…

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor drivers.