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The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the…

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.

OnRobot has designed its newest pneumatic vacuum gripper, the VGP30, to lift high payloads of up to 30 kg. The gripper…

OnRobot has designed its newest pneumatic vacuum gripper, the VGP30, to lift high payloads of up to 30 kg. The gripper can also handle porous surfaces, oddly-shaped objects, and thin cardboard. 

Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa,…

Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa, SEW-Eurodrive, and new products from Schneider.

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications.…

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications. The barcode reader is also designed for quick and intuitive deployment with auto setup.

Adlink and Lips have teamed up to create a 3D AI vision sensing solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) powered by…

Adlink and Lips have teamed up to create a 3D AI vision sensing solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) powered by Nvidia Isaac Perceptor. The new solution is designed for use in manufacturing and logistics.

Robotiq has updated its adaptive grippers so that they can now be easily deployed on most major brands of collaborative…

Robotiq has updated its adaptive grippers so that they can now be easily deployed on most major brands of collaborative robots, including Universal Robots, FANUC, Techman Robot, Doosan, and Omron robots.

Discover how digital and analog industrial joysticks can provide crucial precision in sectors like manufacturing and…

Discover how digital and analog industrial joysticks can provide crucial precision in sectors like manufacturing and industrial automation, used mainly for motion control applications.

The new Axial AX300 edge server from OnLogic is designed to provide businesses of all sizes with powerful, secure, and…

The new Axial AX300 edge server from OnLogic is designed to provide businesses of all sizes with powerful, secure, and easily deployed on-site AI and edge capabilities.

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by…

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by supplying power and transmitting signals through a single source.

The newest industrial robot from KUKA, the KR IONTEC ultra, bridges the gap between medium and high payload robots. It is…

The newest industrial robot from KUKA, the KR IONTEC ultra, bridges the gap between medium and high payload robots. It is especially suited for handling and spot welding in the automotive industry.

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.

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in…

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in industrial 5G environments.

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.

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.

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.

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.