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Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of…

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate…

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB…

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where…

Explore some of the latest industrial innovations exhibited at the globally renowned tech event, CES 2024, where artificial intelligence is today’s buzzword within the industrial metaverse.

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a…

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and…

Safety devices have two main purposes, both of them meant for (you guessed it) safety. They protect both machine and operator from harm. But what’s inside, and how do these switches work?

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a…

Within motors, two very different types of resistance are evident. The resistance of the windings is measured with a normal multimeter. But what is insulation resistance, and how is it measured?

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree…

The latest magnetic field position measuring system from Balluff features smart factory capabilities with a high degree of customization to fit individual manufacturing needs.

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is…

Autonics has announced the latest addition to its product lineup, the ADIO series remote I/O boxes. The ADIO series is designed for enhanced industrial communication with seamless connectivity.

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system…

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read…

Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.

The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to…

The new analog converter from WAGO helps users convert 4-20 mA analog signals into digital data that is transferable to upper-level communication systems via IO-Link.

The brand-new Blade series of compact industrial 1-dimensional code readers by Datalogic offers traceability and…

The brand-new Blade series of compact industrial 1-dimensional code readers by Datalogic offers traceability and simplicity for installation in intralogistics and packaging industries.

Siemens and Mecalux have partnered to develop a robotic picking system for warehouse and logistics centers. The system…

Siemens and Mecalux have partnered to develop a robotic picking system for warehouse and logistics centers. The system combines Mecalux's picking cobots with Siemens’ Simatic Robot Pick AI 3D vision software.

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red…

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red Lion Controls. The $345 million deal is expected to close in early 2024.

Doosan Group will be unveiling its latest innovations at CES 2024. The company will showcase its green-centric,…

Doosan Group will be unveiling its latest innovations at CES 2024. The company will showcase its green-centric, future-thinking technology from Doosan Robotics, Bobcat, Enerbility, and HyAxiom.