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Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s…

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s enhanced firmware and features for the ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link device series.

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4…

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4 changeover contact sets, all while maintaining a compact design.

Electrical control holds many advantages over fluid power with precise control, feedback, and a lower-maintenance system.…

Electrical control holds many advantages over fluid power with precise control, feedback, and a lower-maintenance system. But how do electric actuators work, and how do they stack up against fluids?

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based…

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

Save space and time with Banner Engineering’s new R130C and the R95C series IO-Link hubs. These hubs allow customers to…

Save space and time with Banner Engineering’s new R130C and the R95C series IO-Link hubs. These hubs allow customers to connect up to 16 sensors or actuators for wider network signal distribution.

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference…

Ethernet switches can use four different types of connections: RJ45, fiber, M12, and SFP. Understanding the difference can help with network troubleshooting, design, or alteration.

Oriental Motor recently released the new AZX series of servo motors and drives, designed to deliver higher speeds and…

Oriental Motor recently released the new AZX series of servo motors and drives, designed to deliver higher speeds and torque than the previous product line.

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an…

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an alphanumeric display to clearly show the flow and temperature of liquids.

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to…

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to enable users to safely monitor protection zones in challenging environments and confined spaces.

Balluff has recently introduced new ultrasonic position sensors, specifically engineered for reliable and economical…

Balluff has recently introduced new ultrasonic position sensors, specifically engineered for reliable and economical workpiece clamping and monitoring.

In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the…

In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the definition, practical applications, and advantages that user frames have to offer.

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false…

Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation…

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH…

Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH leveraged this strategy to save countless hours and increase reliability.

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning…

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic…

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.

Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partner to integrate respective technologies, allowing Kawasaki’s industrial robots…

Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partner to integrate respective technologies, allowing Kawasaki’s industrial robots to be controlled by the Olis Connect monitoring and recovery solution.

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices,…

Servo motors are common in all kinds of motion control applications for various industries, but what are these devices, and what makes them different from standard AC or DC motors?

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry…

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.