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Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top…

Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand…

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload,…

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.

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of…

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

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and…

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial…

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.

Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can…

Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?

By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive…

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.

New AI-driven solutions from Datalogic enhance safety, machine vision, laser marking, and barcode reading for more…

New AI-driven solutions from Datalogic enhance safety, machine vision, laser marking, and barcode reading for more flexible manufacturing.

At Automate 2026, the company expanded its automation lineup with three new platforms: the MCA6 Motion PLC, MET2 Remote…

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.

The new Omron S8NR IP67 power supply and VHV5-SRV verifier improve machine design, diagnostics, and inline barcode inspection.

The new Omron S8NR IP67 power supply and VHV5-SRV verifier improve machine design, diagnostics, and inline barcode inspection.

SiLC Technologies demonstrated its newest 4D vision sensor at Automate 2026. The Eyeonic Edge can inspect large objects…

SiLC Technologies demonstrated its newest 4D vision sensor at Automate 2026. The Eyeonic Edge can inspect large objects with sub-millimeter accuracy from up to 10 meters away.

The company expanded its Platinum servo drive line and launched its Titanium line, featuring a new motion controller and…

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

The company unveiled the RealSense D585 Pro depth camera featuring integrated AI processing and the Perception Studio…

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.

The releases include non-invasive sensor solutions, a low-flow flowmeter, a robot gripper that learns from human…

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.

The new LBF LED bar light delivers up to 2.5 million lux and responds in less than a microsecond, making it ideal for…

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.

The new BD series audible alarm features a maximum 98 dB sound output in a slim, 54-mm-deep design and offers rugged,…

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.

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the…

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?

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

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