The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot…
The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.
Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers…
Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still…
Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still be confusing, misleading, or even hazardous if not properly understood.
Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and…
Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.
The latest KR SCARA robots feature not only increased payloads but also a flexible reach and high precision. The…
The latest KR SCARA robots feature not only increased payloads but also a flexible reach and high precision. The four-axis robots are suitable for various uses, expanding the series' application possibilities.
Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or…
Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or specifications, it can’t be expected to effectively complete the tuning process.
Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops…
Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The…
The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.
Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs…
Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs into true, modern process automation controllers (PAC).
The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while…
The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.
Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which…
Copia Automation has expanded its list of supported automation software for its popular DeviceLink platform, which monitors factory automation software in real time for code changes and backups.
The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best…
The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best snapshot of today’s industry, plus a chance to win Amazon gift card prizes!
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users…
Electrical grounding is used to accomplish several different tasks, but none more important than for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots,…
Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!
New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration,…
New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration, improved remote capabilities, energy savings, and vision improvements.
A team of researchers from Washington State University used artificial intelligence to manipulate 3D printing processes…
A team of researchers from Washington State University used artificial intelligence to manipulate 3D printing processes to make optimally designed models of kidneys and prostates.
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules,…
Learn all about the power supply: modular and built-in devices that deliver electricity to the PLC backplane and modules, and learn the difference between control and field device power delivery.
Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for…
Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for data acquisition, HMI visualization, and CNC machine features.
Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on…
Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on learning to prepare for real-world industrial robotics applications.
One of the smallest PLCs on the market, the Millenium Slim by Crouzet, can handle advanced functions with a wireless…
One of the smallest PLCs on the market, the Millenium Slim by Crouzet, can handle advanced functions with a wireless interface and function block (FBD) style IEC 61131 programming.