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JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link…

JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link communication, and the ability to synchronize up to 32 axes without a controller.

Learn in this detailed analysis about the performance of industrial PLC and a prototyping microcontroller to perform…

Learn in this detailed analysis about the performance of industrial PLC and a prototyping microcontroller to perform stepper motor motion control for an arc welding automation project.

ABB's RoboMasters app offers gamified, self-paced robotics training, helping workers of all skill levels bridge the…

ABB's RoboMasters app offers gamified, self-paced robotics training, helping workers of all skill levels bridge the skills gap and advance in automation.

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control…

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative…

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation,…

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The…

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in…

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.

Discover the latest robot technologies focused on accuracy and efficiency, including Siemens’ Sinumerik Machine Tool…

Discover the latest robot technologies focused on accuracy and efficiency, including Siemens’ Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot, Anybotics’ Data Navigator, and Stäubli’s Sterimove mobile cleanroom robot.

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation…

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.

Dassault Systèmes has partnered with KUKA to integrate its 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem,…

Dassault Systèmes has partnered with KUKA to integrate its 3DEXPERIENCE platform into KUKA's Mosaixx digital ecosystem, offering manufacturers a path to smarter, more adaptable robotic solutions.

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an…

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling…

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.

Some new factories are networked from stem to stern, ready to roll. But sometimes, it’s just you and a new PLC, so it…

Some new factories are networked from stem to stern, ready to roll. But sometimes, it’s just you and a new PLC, so it won’t really matter how you set things up, it’ll probably work just fine, right?

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.

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and…

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety,…

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety, optimizing hazard analysis and risk prevention.

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick,…

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.

Emerson has released version 10.6 of its PAC Machine Edition integrated development environment. The update includes a…

Emerson has released version 10.6 of its PAC Machine Edition integrated development environment. The update includes a new PLC simulator and other performance improvements to increase developer efficiency.