In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.
In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.
Learn about the various strategies and algorithms used to optimize trucking routes and manage the loading and unloading…
Learn about the various strategies and algorithms used to optimize trucking routes and manage the loading and unloading of warehouses, all to keep the supply chain world running smoothly.
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!
New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration,…
New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration, improved remote capabilities, energy savings, and vision improvements.
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.
Unveiled for the first time at IMTS, Rethink Robotics debuts three new model series consisting of cobots, AMRs, and…
Unveiled for the first time at IMTS, Rethink Robotics debuts three new model series consisting of cobots, AMRs, and mobile manipulators named the Reacher, Ryder, and Riser.
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.
The supply chain is a vast network, from raw materials to components and finished goods. Learn what types of AI…
The supply chain is a vast network, from raw materials to components and finished goods. Learn what types of AI algorithms are employed to predict disruptions and enhance optimization.
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.
One of the smallest PLCs on the market, the Millenium Slim by Crouzet, can handle advanced functions with a wireless…
One of the smallest PLCs on the market, the Millenium Slim by Crouzet, can handle advanced functions with a wireless interface and function block (FBD) style IEC 61131 programming.
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.
Researchers find that a learning model where robots must wait patiently and collaborate on appropriate tasks leads to…
Researchers find that a learning model where robots must wait patiently and collaborate on appropriate tasks leads to more efficient operations and outcomes.
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.
Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure…
Pilz has released the PSSrail, a modular control system designed to alleviate train systems without costly infrastructure interruptions from digitizing operations.
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.
SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified…
SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that…
Many online sources explain how to reverse a 3-phase motor; this article will discuss the electrical principles that define why it works and how the phase relationships determine the rotation direction.
Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and…
Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and clear faults has been expanded from robotics to PLC systems by Olis Robotics.
Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a…
Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save…
Predicting when maintenance should occur isn’t simply a matter of getting on board with the latest trend, it can save many thousands of dollars in lost downtime and unnecessary parts and labor.