Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.
Catch up on October 2026 automation news, including Balluff SmartLight Rigid, Yokogawa gas density measurement, Siemens data acquisition, and other new technologies.
The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and…
The updated XW1E e-stop switch features remote activation capabilities for emergency stops in automated machinery and mobile robotics.
The Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and…
The Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and edge computing into one industrial PLC.
At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI…
At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI system pairing humanoid robots with CNC machines.
Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater…
Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater accuracy, and simplified installation.
The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers…
The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.
As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a…
As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.
The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and…
The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and expanded industrial network connectivity.
Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays…
Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays and their matching sockets.
The B-Series micro linear actuator offers up to 300 N of static force and interchangeable tips for push-action tasks such…
The B-Series micro linear actuator offers up to 300 N of static force and interchangeable tips for push-action tasks such as blister puncturing and valve actuation.
ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID…
ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.
The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design…
The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design offering high-speed synchronized motion.
The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker…
The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker containers, and industrial connectivity.
Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best…
Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?
With 12 tones, a 77 dB alert, and multicolored status LEDs visible from 10 meters, Banner Engineering’s SD50 helps…
With 12 tones, a 77 dB alert, and multicolored status LEDs visible from 10 meters, Banner Engineering’s SD50 helps operators react to production events.
Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will,…
Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.
Through Project Glasswing, Rockwell Automation will use Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 AI model to find vulnerabilities…
Through Project Glasswing, Rockwell Automation will use Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 AI model to find vulnerabilities and help make industrial systems more resilient.
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration,…
The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration, and reduced routine maintenance.
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for…
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.
New Cognex vision systems help logistics operators scan bottom-side barcodes and semiconductor makers improve wafer and…
New Cognex vision systems help logistics operators scan bottom-side barcodes and semiconductor makers improve wafer and panel traceability and throughput.