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Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

Toyota Reveals Diffusion Policy Best Way to Teach Today’s Robots Tomorrow’s Tricks

New, generative AI-based approach set to revolutionize robotic programming.


News Sep 26, 2023 by Steve Kuehn
Saelig to Distribute Coltraco Permaflow Flowmeters

Saelig to Distribute Coltraco Permaflow Flowmeters

Well-known New York-based electronics distributor offers up clamp-on Coltraco Flowmeters.


News Sep 25, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Seth Price
Cabinet Space: WAGO’s New ECO 2 Power Supply Saves It

Cabinet Space: WAGO’s New ECO 2 Power Supply Saves It

Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is often at a premium. Prudently sensitive to market needs, vendors, including WAGO, continue to shrink the form to do more with less.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ForwardX Robotics Releases New Flex Series AMR

ForwardX Robotics Releases New Flex Series AMR

ForwardX adds new muscle to their Flex 60 series AMRs, increasing picking speed and accuracy for automated warehouse applications.


News Sep 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Opto22 Updates Groov Rio With New 3.5 Firmware

Opto22 Updates Groov Rio With New 3.5 Firmware

Opto 22's Groov Rio now includes a CODESYS runtime engine for a better degree of edge-of-network application control.


News Sep 20, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!


News Sep 13, 2023 by David Peterson
Pack Expo Exceeds All Expectations

Pack Expo Exceeds All Expectations

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all around the packaging and processing industry. Check out the sights from the show!


News Sep 11, 2023 by David Peterson
Origin Story: Meet Unimate, the First Industrial Robot

Origin Story: Meet Unimate, the First Industrial Robot

Most commercial control technologies have fascinating histories, especially industrial robots. Here’s the story behind the development of Unimate, the world’s first.


LUTZE Introduces Efficiency and Remote-Control Convenience in a Compact Power Supply 

LUTZE Introduces Efficiency and Remote-Control Convenience in a Compact Power Supply 

LUTZE offers two new, more efficient/functional devices for its user-friendly line of power supplies.


News Sep 06, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
User-Friendly, OMRON’s New H5CC Digital Timer Offers Seamless Industrial Timing Control

User-Friendly, OMRON’s New H5CC Digital Timer Offers Seamless Industrial Timing Control

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.


News Sep 01, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Kollmorgen Introduces Enhancements to Its Powerful AKD2G Drive

Kollmorgen Introduces Enhancements to Its Powerful AKD2G Drive

Kollmorgen recently enhanced its AKD2G to deliver a more powerful drive that offers users better access to complex motion capabilities in a simple, compact device.


News Aug 24, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Elephant In the Classroom: Elephant Robotics Debuts Refreshed Learning Tools

Elephant In the Classroom: Elephant Robotics Debuts Refreshed Learning Tools

Elephant Robotics improved its educational offerings to facilitate robotics industry growth and application through training and education.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric offers its Managed Security Services (MSS) geared towards shoring up industrial data security and readiness.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Seth Price
SMC Releases New Direct Operated 2-Port Solenoid Valve

SMC Releases New Direct Operated 2-Port Solenoid Valve

SMC has engineered a new lineup of stainless steel 2-port solenoid valves for use in potable, drinking water applications.


News Aug 17, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.


News Aug 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics and material handling operations with industry 4.0-capable solutions.


News Aug 12, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
System Dynamic and Frequency Response Analysis

System Dynamic and Frequency Response Analysis

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping engineers predict how and why some system design choices are made over others.


Explaining User-Defined Data Types for PLC Programming

Explaining User-Defined Data Types for PLC Programming

User-defined data types (UDTs) are a powerful and useful tool when applied to their full advantage. However, misused, they can become problematic and introduce roadblocks to troubleshooting and upgrading PLC programs.