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FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC,…

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC, UiFlow Blockly Code, and a programmable HMI-based LCD unit.

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.

Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with ModuleWorks to advance digital transformation through the development of software…

Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with ModuleWorks to advance digital transformation through the development of software for machine-tool simulation and CAD/CAM data integration.

Kinetic Technologies has expanded its products and services with a new family of modular headstock-tailstock positioners…

Kinetic Technologies has expanded its products and services with a new family of modular headstock-tailstock positioners geared toward making welding cobots faster and more accurate.

Belden expands data engineering software with a new suite of IT/OT applications designed to simplify the user experience…

Belden expands data engineering software with a new suite of IT/OT applications designed to simplify the user experience for advanced IIoT data workflows, easily integrated into AWS.

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable…

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable network connectivity in a small footprint, perfect for industrial applications.

Universal Robots has announced the release of the UR30, a collaborative robot featuring the heaviest payload in the UR…

Universal Robots has announced the release of the UR30, a collaborative robot featuring the heaviest payload in the UR catalog and a maximum reach meeting or exceeding many previous models.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to…

For being no more than a thin piece of metal, the strain gauge is a versatile measurement tool, from small switches to multi-ton machines. In this article, learn the operating principles and properties.

OnLogic has developed and released new products to help enhance industrial computing needs with a new 1000 W power supply…

OnLogic has developed and released new products to help enhance industrial computing needs with a new 1000 W power supply and enhancements to the lineup of industrial PC technology.

To support the ongoing necessity of legacy equipment interfaces, Moxa has released the UPort 1400-G2 series USB-to-serial…

To support the ongoing necessity of legacy equipment interfaces, Moxa has released the UPort 1400-G2 series USB-to-serial converters for multiple industrial RS-232/485 devices.

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several…

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory…

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data…

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web…

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.

When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept…

When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept of troubleshooting I/O without ever opening the PLC software.

Data pipelines are software services that progress the data from source to storage, hopefully without too much…

Data pipelines are software services that progress the data from source to storage, hopefully without too much programming complexity. In this article, we begin by initializing the mage.ai software.

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the…

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the company’s BA series of through-arm cable arc welding robots.