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Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build…

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard…

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard for interoperability between hardware and software in the industrial space.

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently…

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on our dwindling surplus of qualified CDL holders.

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output…

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output for the Productivity2000, allowing interface with systems of varying voltages.

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing…

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The…

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The laser scanners feature a 90-degree detection angle and up to a 10 x 10 m detection area.

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control…

Rockwell Automation has started constructing a new manufacturing facility in India, developed a low-voltage motor control center, and partnered with an educational institution to invest in the future workforce.

FANUC has launched a new rendition of a tried-and-true device: a collaborative painting robot, incorporating safe…

FANUC has launched a new rendition of a tried-and-true device: a collaborative painting robot, incorporating safe operation into a device that can withstand the demands of painting and coating.

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to…

Thermo Fisher’s Thermo Scientific LInspector Edge In-line Mass Profilometer analyzes electrode coatings in real time to improve battery performance and safety.

The latest additions to ABB Robotics’ 6-axis articulated robot portfolio provide customers with a wider selection of…

The latest additions to ABB Robotics’ 6-axis articulated robot portfolio provide customers with a wider selection of industrial robots to fit their application needs across industries.

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability,…

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability, productivity, and enhanced worker safety in industrial environments.

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of…

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of simple on/off bits, gain some understanding of HMI designing and programming.

SensoPart has recently released a new software update for their VISOR Series that promises to give customers access to…

SensoPart has recently released a new software update for their VISOR Series that promises to give customers access to features commonly only found on more expensive equipment.

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used…

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic have joined forces to accelerate robotic grasping capabilities by combining their…

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic have joined forces to accelerate robotic grasping capabilities by combining their platform expertise and leveraging generative AI and simulation.

OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison…

OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison Technologies to power a CNC machine-tending solution.

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in…

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in locations with limited floor space or mobile applications.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded the existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option…

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded the existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option for conveyor systems. The VFD is available for use with asynchronous and synchronous motors.