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The Dirty Details of Electrical Power: Line/Load Reactors and Filters

The Dirty Details of Electrical Power: Line/Load Reactors and Filters

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?


Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

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.


News Jan 09, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

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.


News Jan 05, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces RFID Read/Write Device for Multi-Tag Reading

Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces RFID Read/Write Device for Multi-Tag Reading

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.


News Jan 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Robot Balance Is on a Roll: Meet BallBot, the Ball-Balancing Robot

Robot Balance Is on a Roll: Meet BallBot, the Ball-Balancing Robot

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.


News Dec 27, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonics Redevelops APC Series of 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Panel PCs

Autonics Redevelops APC Series of 10.1-Inch Touchscreen Panel PCs

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.


News Dec 27, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

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.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

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.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

Oriental Motor Introduces OVR Series of Small Industrial Robots

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.


News Dec 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

Marvel Over DC Voltage: Permanent Magnet vs. Field Wound Motors

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 Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

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.


News Dec 15, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
A ReBeL Without the Cost: igus Drops Low-Cost AGV With Integrated Cobot

A ReBeL Without the Cost: igus Drops Low-Cost AGV With Integrated Cobot

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.


News Dec 14, 2024 by Seth Price
Acromag Adds OPC UA and MQTT Support To Remote I/O Module Series

Acromag Adds OPC UA and MQTT Support To Remote I/O Module Series

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.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Industry Collaborations Advance Automation Processes

Industry Collaborations Advance Automation Processes

Automation companies such as Aeva, SICK, FAST Technologies, NVIDIA, and AWS have entered various partnerships to advance industrial automation.


News Dec 12, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
What’s New at wenglor? A Look at ToF Sensors and Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

What’s New at wenglor? A Look at ToF Sensors and Fiber-Optic Amplifiers

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Seth Price
New Wheeled Encoder Simplifies Linear and Rotary Measurements

New Wheeled Encoder Simplifies Linear and Rotary Measurements

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for rotating and product transporting motion systems.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Igus DR1000: The Speedy Solution for Precision Automation

Igus DR1000: The Speedy Solution for Precision Automation

Igus has launched the DR1000, a 4-axis delta robot for high-speed pick-and-place tasks with a modular design and intuitive control to ensure precision and reliability in industrial automation.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Light ‘em up! Banner Introduces the TL70 PRO Tower Light Series

Light ‘em up! Banner Introduces the TL70 PRO Tower Light Series

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator system to communicate the status of automated systems or facility issues.


News Dec 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
FANUC Introduces the M-950iA, a Heavyweight Serial-Link Robot

FANUC Introduces the M-950iA, a Heavyweight Serial-Link Robot

A new heavyweight champion emerges: the M-950iA. FANUC’s newest industrial robot can lift up to 500 kg and rotate backward, combining might with grace.


News Dec 02, 2024 by Seth Price
MiR Releases the MC600 Mobile Cobot for High-Payload Tasks

MiR Releases the MC600 Mobile Cobot for High-Payload Tasks

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has launched a new mobile collaborative robot, the MC600, bringing mobility to heavy-payload tasks in applications such as palletizing and machine tending.


News Dec 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida