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Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Automation demonstrated pneumatic, electric, and IIoT-ready systems at PACK EXPO, highlighting actuation, air treatment, and fieldbus tech for all applications across the packaging industry.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

AI-Powered Vision Comes to ABB’s RobotStudio

LandingAI’s LandingLens joins ABB’s RobotStudio, bringing no-code AI vision to robotics for defect detection, sorting, and quality checks.


News Oct 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Puts the Spotlight on Sensing and Signaling at PACK EXPO

Banner Puts the Spotlight on Sensing and Signaling at PACK EXPO

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas: durable, smart, flexible; just right for the packaging industry.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Igus Presents: Plastics in Motion at PACK EXPO

Igus Presents: Plastics in Motion at PACK EXPO

Most motion control relies on metal and proper lubrication, but igus presented a host of solutions that display the strength of plastic in motion components and robotic assemblies.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Robotiq: The Entire Scope of Collaborative Automation at PACK EXPO

Robotiq: The Entire Scope of Collaborative Automation at PACK EXPO

Humans and robots working together. This is the vision of collaborative robotics, but it requires far more than just hardware. Robotiq launched a new palletizing system designed for faster installation.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Strength in Unity: Universal Robots UR+ Ecosystem at PACK EXPO

Strength in Unity: Universal Robots UR+ Ecosystem at PACK EXPO

Robots are a good thing, but robots built around a strong system of integration partners and turn-key solutions to solve nearly every packaging automation challenge? That’s a great thing.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Festo Presents Gantry Palletizing and Fluid Innovations at PACK EXPO

Festo Presents Gantry Palletizing and Fluid Innovations at PACK EXPO

Fluid actuators and electrical controls are integrally mixed in today’s manufacturing environment. Festo presented both solutions, offering a wide range of products for the packaging industry.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Maxon Highlights Modular Drive Systems for Food, Bev, and Material Handling

Maxon Highlights Modular Drive Systems for Food, Bev, and Material Handling

Motors and motion control are among the most crucial components of any packaging automation solution. Maxon’s PACK EXPO booth delivered flexible, reliable motion devices for industry applications.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Emerson’s Guardian Virtual Advisor Brings AI to Lifecycle Management

Emerson’s Guardian Virtual Advisor Brings AI to Lifecycle Management

Built on Emerson’s Guardian Digital Platform, the AI Virtual Advisor gives direct answers, system health scoring, and predictive maintenance guidance.


News Oct 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

A Look at Turck’s Safety Barriers and IO-Link Capable Level Radar Sensors

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.


News Sep 27, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the computing demands of modern AI-powered automation systems.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence Launches Battery-Free Servo System With EtherCAT Support

Keyence’s new SV3 series EtherCAT servo system features a 26-bit encoder resolution, 3.1 kHz response time, and battery-free design for high-speed, reduced-maintenance motion.


News Sep 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Telemecanique Sensors Introduces Ultrasonic Fork Sensor for Packaging

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor is designed to detect various label types in compact setups and high-speed operations.


News Sep 23, 2025 by Seth Price
Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.


Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

Baumer Acquires X-Sensors to Boost Sensor Innovation

With X-Sensors, Baumer strengthens its sensor portfolio, boosting high-precision force and strain solutions for industrial and Industry 4.0 needs.


News Sep 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren Integrates Functional Safety Into Brushless DC Motors

Dunkermotoren’s dSafe technology outfits brushless DC motors with PROFIsafe and FSoE protocols to execute safety functions such as safe torque off and safely limited speed.


News Sep 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA’s New AMR Carries the Load in Smart Logistics

KUKA’s New AMR Carries the Load in Smart Logistics

The KMP 250P expands KUKA’s AMR portfolio, offering scalable payload transport, sleep mode fleet management, and 360-degree safety.


News Sep 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Pepperl+Fuchs Upgrades R1000 Distance Sensor, Now With PROFINET

Pepperl+Fuchs Upgrades R1000 Distance Sensor, Now With PROFINET

Pepperl+Fuchs’ R1000 distance sensor now blends millimeter-level accuracy with native PROFINET support, making it a drop-in option for advanced motion and positioning tasks.


News Aug 31, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Autonics Introduces Door Lock Switches To Boost Machine Safety

Autonics Introduces Door Lock Switches To Boost Machine Safety

Autonics’ new SFDL series of safety door lock switches features five-direction key insertion, manual unlocking, and IP67 protection for safer industrial machine operation.


News Aug 30, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo