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Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead connector to bring Ethernet to cabinets, and a 77 GHz radar sensor for mobile applications.


News Aug 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power Adds 1000 W Series To Metal-Enclosed Power Supplies

Traco Power’s new TXN 1000 W series offers engineers a compact, high-efficiency AC/DC power supply with broad voltage support and thermal endurance.


News Aug 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface. The module aims to enhance IIoT integration and flexible I/O expansion.


News Aug 05, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner’s New PoE Tech Powers Legacy Gear and Modern Lights

Banner’s New PoE Tech Powers Legacy Gear and Modern Lights

Integrators can now power and control industrial lighting and legacy devices via Ethernet—thanks to Banner Engineering’s latest innovations.


News Aug 04, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Keyence UV Laser Delivers High Contrast Marking Without Damage

Keyence UV Laser Delivers High Contrast Marking Without Damage

Keyence’s MD-U series 3-axis laser marker enables precise, high-contrast engravings on a variety of hard-to-mark materials, thanks to ultraviolet.


News Aug 03, 2025 by Seth Price
Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware for its HMIs, and Bosch has launched a PLC-independent web-based HMI software.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller Deploys Next-Gen Power Supplies for Compact Power Distribution

Weidmuller USA has released its second-generation PROeco power supplies. The updated series features a compact, durable, and high-efficiency design, built to meet the needs of various industrial applications. 


News Jul 28, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

Baumer Releases Heavy Duty Digital Cam Switch for Hoists and Winches

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.


News Jul 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

Swarm Robots Provide Contactless Transport for Small Items

A lesson from insects opens up possibilities in cooperative transport. Researchers have developed robots that use sound waves to transport objects in mid-air.


News Jul 25, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Adds IO-Link to K50R Radar Sensors

Banner Adds IO-Link to K50R Radar Sensors

Banner Engineering’s K50R radar sensor, designed as an alternative to long-range ultrasonic sensors, is now available with IO‑Link for simplified setup and remote configuration.


News Jul 23, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SMC Releases Remote Control Valve Electric Speed Controller

SMC Releases Remote Control Valve Electric Speed Controller

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize and simplify flow control by serving as an alternative to manually operated speed controllers.


News Jul 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.


News Jul 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Engineering’s K50 programmable indicators and buttons now support IO-Link and Modbus, enabling faster communication, enhanced customization, and simplified setup across industrial applications.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

Dobot Levels Up Human-Robot Collaboration With Power and Precision

Dobot's new CR 30H, Nova 2s, and Dobot Atom robots feature high payloads, precision, and human-like dexterity, expanding the company's portfolio of smart, flexible automation.


News Jul 16, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SensoPart Updates VISOR Sensor Software With Enhanced Functionality

SensoPart Updates VISOR Sensor Software With Enhanced Functionality

SensoPart’s VISOR software-release 2.12 is designed to be smarter and faster than ever before. Key enhancements include a new shape find detector, caliper circle tool, and SensoConfig web-based configuration.


News Jul 14, 2025 by Seth Price
Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.


News Jul 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Weidmuller Launches Unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet Switch

Weidmuller Launches Unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet Switch

Weidmuller USA is staying competitive by introducing an unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) switch focused on improving data transmission in industrial networks.


News Jul 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth has added a dual belt linear axis to its portfolio of compact modules. The new axis can move two 385 kg loads with high speed, torque, and precision in compact industrial setups.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

JVL has released the SMC66 stepper motor controller, a new modular closed-loop motion control system, and the MAC404 integrated servo motor to advance rugged, space-efficient motion control to meet modern automation demands.


News Jul 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Comau Debuts Collaborative Robots and AMRs at Automatica 2025

Comau Debuts Collaborative Robots and AMRs at Automatica 2025

Comau unveiled its newest robotic solutions at Automatica 2025, including the MyCo collaborative robot family and the MYMR autonomous mobile robot family.


News Jul 09, 2025 by Seth Price