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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.

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that…

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and…

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to…

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter…

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual…

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual inspection in manufacturing and enhance interoperability for air defense systems.

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis…

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to…

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and…

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.

Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be…

Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be versatile, reliable, compact, and user-friendly.

HMS and Anybus have made a goal of easing integration between various industrial protocols with the new Raspberry Pi…

HMS and Anybus have made a goal of easing integration between various industrial protocols with the new Raspberry Pi adapter board for the CompactCom module.