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Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.


News Aug 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload, sealed design, precision, controls, and integration workflow.


News Aug 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.


News Jul 31, 2026 by Seth Price
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge applications in one rugged platform.


News Jul 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive maintenance to detect failures before downtime occurs.


News Jul 21, 2026 by Seth Price
MIKROE Accelerates PLC I/O Testing with Photorelays from Toshiba

MIKROE Accelerates PLC I/O Testing with Photorelays from Toshiba

MIKROE’s Opto 8 Click helps PLC designers compare Toshiba photorelays, so they can build prototypes and pick components more quickly and easily.


News Jul 16, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Applied Motion Products Keeps Automation Moving With New Motion Control Platforms

Applied Motion Products Keeps Automation Moving With New Motion Control Platforms

At Automate 2026, the company expanded its automation lineup with three new platforms: the MCA6 Motion PLC, MET2 Remote I/O System, and AK Series StepSERVO drives.


News Jul 12, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

New BTS and BTF photoelectric sensors from Autonics deliver precise 0.1 mm detection in compact form factors for industrial automation.


News Jul 07, 2026 by Seth Price
Automate 2026: Elmo Motion Control Spotlights “Multi-Axis Compactness”

Automate 2026: Elmo Motion Control Spotlights “Multi-Axis Compactness”

The company expanded its Platinum servo drive line and launched its Titanium line, featuring a new motion controller and single- and multi-axis drives.


News Jul 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

The company unveiled the RealSense D585 Pro depth camera featuring integrated AI processing and the Perception Studio beta program offering early access to new features within the RealSense ecosystem.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

The releases include non-invasive sensor solutions, a low-flow flowmeter, a robot gripper that learns from human prosthetics, and a web-based expansion pack for ABB’s flagship DCS.


News Jun 26, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

The new LBF LED bar light delivers up to 2.5 million lux and responds in less than a microsecond, making it ideal for demanding, high-speed machine vision applications.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Patlite Unveils Panel-Mount Audible Alarm With High-Volume Sound Output

Patlite Unveils Panel-Mount Audible Alarm With High-Volume Sound Output

The new BD series audible alarm features a maximum 98 dB sound output in a slim, 54-mm-deep design and offers rugged, IP65 protection for use in harsh environments.


News Jun 19, 2026 by Seth Price
Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the lineup of great companies. Will we see you there?


News Jun 17, 2026 by David Peterson
Altech Launches Vibration-Resistant STH5 Terminal Block

Altech Launches Vibration-Resistant STH5 Terminal Block

Designed for high-vibration environments, the STH5 terminal block supports up to 85 amps and 600 volts on standard DIN rails.


News Jun 14, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Weidmuller Releases a Compact and Portable Industrial Printer

Weidmuller Releases a Compact and Portable Industrial Printer

The PrintJet MINI is a compact UV-ink label printer engineered for panel building and industrial labeling applications.


News Jun 13, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling zero-copy image transfers that reduce CPU load and boost machine vision system speeds


News Jun 06, 2026 by Seth Price
Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Partnerships and acquisitions are helping Comau develop next-generation robotics, warehouse automation, and flexible manufacturing solutions.


News Jun 04, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Sanyo Denki Unveils Compact High Torque Stepper

Sanyo Denki Unveils Compact High Torque Stepper

Compact Sanmotion F 5-phase stepping motors from Sanyo Denki improve torque density, positioning accuracy, and motion stability for automation.


News May 29, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo