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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.

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices,…

Filters and reactors can protect your electrical devices, but what is the difference between these two kinds of devices, and are they supposed to be installed before or after a VFD?

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's…

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's launch of an open-source learning dataset for humanoids.

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a…

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking…

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking of assets and inventory, particularly in gate automation systems in logistics.

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball…

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball can provide new motion solutions, opening up applications across industries.

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC…

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a quad-core CPU for fast processing.

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated…

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated design, making them suitable for detection applications across industries.

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including…

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial…

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) do not have to break the bank or require specialized expertise to operate. Enter ReBeL…

Automated guided vehicles (AGV) do not have to break the bank or require specialized expertise to operate. Enter ReBeL Move, igus’ new, affordable AGV fitted with an optional ReBeL cobot.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.