The newest industrial robot from KUKA, the KR IONTEC ultra, bridges the gap between medium and high payload robots. It is especially suited for handling and spot…
The newest industrial robot from KUKA, the KR IONTEC ultra, bridges the gap between medium and high payload robots. It is especially suited for handling and spot welding in the automotive industry.
PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display,…
PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and remote control for automation.
Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or…
Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or access their HMIs via a webpage with the W series.
Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force,…
Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force, cleanliness, and longevity.
Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for…
Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for configuring, troubleshooting, and viewing device status.
Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.
Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.
Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling…
Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.
Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…
Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting…
When the blinking lights on automation devices stop blinking, the control cabinet is often the go-to troubleshooting culprit, but how do you make the best judgments for quickly locating the problem?
A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…
A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.
The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective…
The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.
SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve…
SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.
IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in…
IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.
IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and…
IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and adjustable sensitivity for tight spaces.
AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for…
AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for object detection, catering to applications in material handling and warehousing.
Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater…
Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater versatility and efficiency to end tool exchanges in collaborative robot applications.
After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC…
After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC project, explaining how to interpret process data bytes for input and output.
The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase…
The new TMF3333 EMI filter series is designed to suppress unwanted noise in high-voltage, high-current three-phase applications, specifically for motors and power drive systems.
ABB’s AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates,…
ABB’s AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates, automation is simplified.
Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing…
Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.