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Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and…

Fraunhofer unveils DressMAN360° and OPTIMA PRO to monitor and improve worker conditions using sensors, surveys, and real-time environmental data.

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for…

The upgraded IRB 1200 robot from ABB delivers 5% faster cycle times, 0.011 mm repeatability, and AI-assisted setup for small-part handling and accuracy tasks.

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder…

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder logic and other IEC languages with a digital flair.

Take a look at the BOD2 3D gantry printer that can print and spray concrete to build houses and complex structures. The…

Take a look at the BOD2 3D gantry printer that can print and spray concrete to build houses and complex structures. The system can also operate multifunctional tools for tasks like sanding and gripping bricks.

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power…

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.

Direct PLC connection via Fieldbus protocols and rugged IP67 protection make this managed switch ideal for robotics and…

Direct PLC connection via Fieldbus protocols and rugged IP67 protection make this managed switch ideal for robotics and outdoor systems.

The SPRS Series from Autonics provides scalable, smart heating control for multi-zone processes with advanced diagnostics…

The SPRS Series from Autonics provides scalable, smart heating control for multi-zone processes with advanced diagnostics and multiple control options.

New AI-driven platforms from Honeywell unify building management, improve cybersecurity, and drive predictive maintenance…

New AI-driven platforms from Honeywell unify building management, improve cybersecurity, and drive predictive maintenance in complex operations.

Littelfuse’s new solid-state relays deliver reliable switching for heating, HVAC, and automation systems, reducing…

Littelfuse’s new solid-state relays deliver reliable switching for heating, HVAC, and automation systems, reducing downtime and simplifying setup.

Selecting the right robotic gripper is key to performance. Discover gripping solutions for delicate parts, soft foods,…

Selecting the right robotic gripper is key to performance. Discover gripping solutions for delicate parts, soft foods, and industrial payloads.

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get…

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get started, and how to use it in your automation learning journey.

Belden has expanded its data acquisition and transmission and data orchestration and management catalogs to include new…

Belden has expanded its data acquisition and transmission and data orchestration and management catalogs to include new hardware and software for critical applications.

3DAR-equipped robots use directional sound detection to locate survivors in disaster zones, offering safer and more…

3DAR-equipped robots use directional sound detection to locate survivors in disaster zones, offering safer and more accurate search and rescue operations.

Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand…

Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand its presence of 3D imaging and measurement, and Fictiv joins Misumi to scale AI-driven manufacturing.

Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP in-cabinet system cuts wiring time by up to 80%, reduces panel size, and enhances…

Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP in-cabinet system cuts wiring time by up to 80%, reduces panel size, and enhances connectivity and sustainability.

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple…

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple integration and precise, reliable measurement in a variety of motion control applications.

Carlo Gavazzi has released an amplification module for combining multiple photoelectric sensors without crosstalk and…

Carlo Gavazzi has released an amplification module for combining multiple photoelectric sensors without crosstalk and with integrated diagnostics per channel.

Handshaking between robots can be handled in many ways, one of them being GE-FANUC’s protocol called “Ethernet Global…

Handshaking between robots can be handled in many ways, one of them being GE-FANUC’s protocol called “Ethernet Global Data,” or EGD. Learn how to set up EGD on a pair of FANUC robots.

Leuze has expanded its identification portfolio to include two new lines of RFID readers, the RDH 100 with a compact…

Leuze has expanded its identification portfolio to include two new lines of RFID readers, the RDH 100 with a compact build and the RDH 200 with near field communication (NFC) technology.