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Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

KUKA has expanded its industrial robot offerings to include two new families of high-payload and long-reach models…

KUKA has expanded its industrial robot offerings to include two new families of high-payload and long-reach models designed for heavy-duty palletizing applications.

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective…

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve…

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera…

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for…

AutomationDirect’s new ProSense FLG series detection light grids offer an affordable and user-friendly solution for object detection, catering to applications in material handling and warehousing.

Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater…

Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater versatility and efficiency to end tool exchanges in collaborative robot applications.

Walmart partners with Symbotic to automate warehousing, investing $520M in AI-driven robotics for faster, safer, and more…

Walmart partners with Symbotic to automate warehousing, investing $520M in AI-driven robotics for faster, safer, and more efficient fulfillment.

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.

Industrial sensor applications face challenges of digital or analog, NPN or PNP, normally closed and normally open, but…

Industrial sensor applications face challenges of digital or analog, NPN or PNP, normally closed and normally open, but for optical sensors, the terms “light-on” and “dark-on” must also be understood.

NEURA Robotics is enhancing its AI capabilities by leveraging NVIDIA’s Cosmos platform. This platform combines…

NEURA Robotics is enhancing its AI capabilities by leveraging NVIDIA’s Cosmos platform. This platform combines synthetic and real-world data, enabling robots to learn and adapt faster.

The Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 from Cognex offer quick, AI-enhanced barcode measurements.

The Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 from Cognex offer quick, AI-enhanced barcode measurements.

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering…

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering team contacted our friends at OnLogic to gain some insight into VPN technology.

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's…

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.

Seoul National University researchers have developed a multi-object grasping robotic gripper, MOGrip. The gripper is…

Seoul National University researchers have developed a multi-object grasping robotic gripper, MOGrip. The gripper is modeled after the structure and function of a human hand, enabling it to pick and place multiple objects.

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston…

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston speeds of 2500 mm/sec to its portfolio of pneumatic actuators.

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions…

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with…

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with AI-based solutions focused on simplifying operations and enhancing performance.

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics…

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics and automation, at the first Collaborate event on Jan. 28 in Novi, Michigan.