Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing…
Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for…
The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines…
The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines presence detection, counting, and tracking in a single sensor.
Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it…
Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.
With e-Device, users can now operate and program ABB OmniCore-powered industrial robots using their own computers or tablets.
With e-Device, users can now operate and program ABB OmniCore-powered industrial robots using their own computers or tablets.
We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed…
We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed from all of your favorite control, automation, and robotics brands!
The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and…
The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.
Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds…
Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.
Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution…
Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution with support for integrated safety and industrial protocols.
At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange…
At IMTS 2026, Universal Robots unveiled Gen 7 robots with new software, controller, teach pendant, and tool-flange features for flexible automation applications.
The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.
The MVC01 controller combines onboard kinematics modeling with built-in IMU gyro odometry to enhance AMR and AGV navigation.
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and…
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.
The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile…
The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.
The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open,…
The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.
Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as…
Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.
New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining…
New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.
The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems…
The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.
New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting…
New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.
A new collaboration mounts FANUC CRX robots on Regal Rexnord’s Movotrak CTU, adding a seventh axis to extend reach and…
A new collaboration mounts FANUC CRX robots on Regal Rexnord’s Movotrak CTU, adding a seventh axis to extend reach and simplify flexible factory automation.
AI-powered machine vision now connects with Plex QMS to create a closed-loop quality workflow, helping teams detect…
AI-powered machine vision now connects with Plex QMS to create a closed-loop quality workflow, helping teams detect defects, trace parts, and reduce response time.