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Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink Introduces Panel PC With GPU Expansion for Edge AI Applications

Adlink has built its newest open-frame panel PC to tackle edge AI applications. To handle especially demanding workloads, the panel PC can be expanded by integrating an embedded NVIDIA MXM GPU module.


News Aug 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.


News Aug 23, 2025 by Seth Price
Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.


News Aug 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Yale University researchers have developed a robot hand that can grasp and rotate objects in a spherical motion, simplifying manipulation in small spaces and unstructured environments.


News Aug 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Electric Actuators Designed to Replace Fluids: Hands-on Tutorial

Electric Actuators Designed to Replace Fluids: Hands-on Tutorial

Learn how electric actuators can replace fluid systems with SMC’s e-Actuator series, offering simple setup, clean operation, and accurate motion contro


Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC input modules enable real-time monitoring of on/off power status for motors, pumps, and switchgear.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Antaira Launches Rugged Ethernet Switches for Rail and Factory Networks

Antaira Launches Rugged Ethernet Switches for Rail and Factory Networks

Antaira’s LNX-0800-M12-67 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches brings IP67 protection, M12 connection, and wide temperature tolerance to railway and industrial automation networks.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

BIS V by Balluff improves RFID reliability with multi-frequency ports, loop filters, and MQTT/REST API integration for smart factories.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Introducing a Compact Remote I/O System From Synergy Logic

Introducing a Compact Remote I/O System From Synergy Logic

A new compact, expandable remote I/O system hits the market with a wide variety of modules and built-in Modbus TCP support.


News Aug 17, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and VFD compatibility for advanced industrial motion control.


News Aug 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Phoenix Contact NearFi Delivers Wear-Free Power and Data

Phoenix Contact NearFi Delivers Wear-Free Power and Data

NearFi by Phoenix Contact provides wear-free data and power transmission for robotics, AGVs, and rotating equipment.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago has released two new cost-effective and rugged products: an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch and an industrial media converter. The latest solutions are designed to upgrade and retrofit automation systems.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Patlite Releases Signal Beacons for Extreme Environments

Patlite Releases Signal Beacons for Extreme Environments

Patlite has unveiled new flashing and rotating signal beacons featuring advanced control and a compact, rugged build for use in harsh industrial settings.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

The SPDL 480W PSU delivers high performance, advanced safety features, and space savings for industrial control cabinets and OEM applications.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Electric has released the GOT3000 series HMIs. The new HMIs feature a vibrant, high-definition display and are designed for fast, intuitive operation and enhanced networking.


News Aug 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic Joins Forces With Viso.ai To Enhance AI-Powered Vision

OnLogic will combine its industrial computer hardware with Viso.ai’s computer vision software. The duo will create a fully integrated platform designed to bring AI-powered vision to applications across industries.


News Aug 10, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead connector to bring Ethernet to cabinets, and a 77 GHz radar sensor for mobile applications.


News Aug 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power’s new TXN 1000 W series offers engineers a compact, high-efficiency AC/DC power supply with broad voltage support and thermal endurance.


News Aug 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Robots Have Worked up an Appetite: The Fare? Other Robots

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume” other robots and robot parts in a process called Robot Metabolism.


News Aug 07, 2025 by Seth Price
Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface. The module aims to enhance IIoT integration and flexible I/O expansion.


News Aug 05, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo