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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs.…

Across every make and model of articulated robot, certain maintenance procedures must be followed as motion occurs. Failure to do so can often result in warnings, alarms, and even failure.

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative…

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative mode and up to 3,000 mm/sec in non-collaborative mode.

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control…

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established…

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex…

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson…

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and…

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The…

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.