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Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

Understanding Inputs and Outputs for Servo Drives

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.


Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

Compact Yet Capable: The UR18 Robot Steps Up Industrial Tasks

The UR18 robot delivers 18 kg payloads with a compact design, smart motion control, and enhanced safety for high-speed industrial automation.


News Oct 16, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Using SMC E-Actuators with a PLC

Tutorial: Using SMC E-Actuators with a PLC

Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting electric motion axis designed to operate with only simple discrete signal inputs.


Antaira Releases Industrial M12 Ethernet Switches for Field Devices

Antaira Releases Industrial M12 Ethernet Switches for Field Devices

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.


News Oct 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

Pilz Releases IO-Link Safety Master for Modular and Decentralized Automation

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.


News Oct 12, 2025 by Seth Price
Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

Wenglor Introduces Contrast Sensor for Reliable Print Mark Detection

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.


News Oct 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

SICK Launches Rugged Visionary AI-Assist Safety Sensor

The Visionary AI-Assist by SICK combines rugged 3D imaging, AI analytics, and CAN integration to prevent collisions in extreme conditions.


News Oct 09, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
PACK Challenge: Where Competition Meets Real-World Industry

PACK Challenge: Where Competition Meets Real-World Industry

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and elements of automation, design, and business practice that go with it.


News Oct 07, 2025 by David Peterson
Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Adds Wireless Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Wireless 3-axis vibration sensors from Banner simplify predictive maintenance, enabling remote monitoring and longer battery life.


News Oct 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC Releases Illuminated, Low-Voltage Emergency Stop Switches

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

Who Shrunk the Servo Drive? B&R’s ACOPOS P3 Cuts Size, not Power

B&R expands its ACOPOS P3 servo drive line with higher power density, faster control loops, and up to 50% less cabinet space.


News Oct 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Features Smart, Efficient Drives and Analytics at PACK EXPO

NORD Drivesystems exhibited IE5+ motors, NORDAC drives, and condition monitoring at PACK EXPO, highlighting connectivity across motion solutions as the next advancement of packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved protocols that are not brand-specific.


News Oct 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

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


News Oct 03, 2025 by David Peterson
Powering Data Centers: ABB Pours $110M Into Production Lines

Powering Data Centers: ABB Pours $110M Into Production Lines

ABB is investing $110 million in U.S. facilities to scale Emax 3 circuit breaker production and support growing energy and data center demands.


News Oct 02, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Oriental Motor Presents Integrated Motion and Robot Controls at PACK EXPO

Oriental Motor Presents Integrated Motion and Robot Controls at PACK EXPO

Oriental Motor highlighted motors, robots, and servo controllers at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas, showing how unified motion systems will be used to drive flexible and efficient packaging automation.


News Oct 01, 2025 by David Peterson
ABB Gives Robots “Eyes,” Enhancing Machine Sensing and Perception

ABB Gives Robots “Eyes,” Enhancing Machine Sensing and Perception

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling OmniCore-powered robots to “see” and interact with their environment.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

Karbon 520 Series Delivers Rugged Edge AI Computing

OnLogic’s Karbon 520 rugged, fanless PCs offer AI-powered edge computing, vibration resistance, and modular expansion for industrial and mobile use cases.


News Sep 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago Expands I/O System, Releases 750 Series Safety Logic Modules

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.


News Sep 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

USB4 Transforms IMAGO’s AGE-X6 into a Scalable Vision Platform

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and advanced camera networks.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell