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Balluff’s new camera leverages "Praying mantis" stereoscopic vision and open-source software to see and sense distance,…

Balluff’s new camera leverages "Praying mantis" stereoscopic vision and open-source software to see and sense distance, location, and the relative size of objects in motion.

ABB is working with Novelis to increase the reliability and productivity of its largest hot-roll sheet processing mill in the U.S.

ABB is working with Novelis to increase the reliability and productivity of its largest hot-roll sheet processing mill in the U.S.

LUTZE offers two new, more efficient/functional devices for its user-friendly line of power supplies.

LUTZE offers two new, more efficient/functional devices for its user-friendly line of power supplies.

Pepperl+Fuchs' new R202 proximity sensor offers a cubicle design, a threaded face, and a bracket engineered for accurate…

Pepperl+Fuchs' new R202 proximity sensor offers a cubicle design, a threaded face, and a bracket engineered for accurate mounting and adjustment.

With all eyes on innovation, Control.com will be in attendance, ready to learn about the latest products and solutions…

With all eyes on innovation, Control.com will be in attendance, ready to learn about the latest products and solutions from the industry’s top experts and industry minds.

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready…

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.

Sequential function charts (SFCs) are a great tool when processes require sequence control, but things can get…

Sequential function charts (SFCs) are a great tool when processes require sequence control, but things can get complicated fast. Here are some ways to create better SFC programs and applications.

Automation technologies experience an ‘end-of-life’ that must be considered by end users. Mitsubishi’s recent…

Automation technologies experience an ‘end-of-life’ that must be considered by end users. Mitsubishi’s recent announcement regarding the MR-J3 servo repair program is a good example.

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on…

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on Earth with a truly cutting-edge machine learning algorithm.

Kollmorgen recently enhanced its AKD2G to deliver a more powerful drive that offers users better access to complex motion…

Kollmorgen recently enhanced its AKD2G to deliver a more powerful drive that offers users better access to complex motion capabilities in a simple, compact device.

Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along…

Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along with integrated safety.

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are designed as an endlessly-looping program, examining all lines of code as…

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are designed as an endlessly-looping program, examining all lines of code as rapidly as possible. Following are a few critical tips for when programmers only need to run a series of single operations at startup.

Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released…

Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released recently, securing Mitsubishi as a leader in the future of industrial technology.

Checking all the boxes needed for harsh industrial applications, Balluff’s IO-Link hubs are fit for duty without frills…

Checking all the boxes needed for harsh industrial applications, Balluff’s IO-Link hubs are fit for duty without frills or extra expense.

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of…

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.

From forest to felling, logging road to mill, finished lumber’s adventure on its way to market is filled with control…

From forest to felling, logging road to mill, finished lumber’s adventure on its way to market is filled with control and automation. Learn about the process from start to finish and how lumber mills ensure the world has access to high-quality lumber thanks to control technology.

Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational…

Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational databases such as SQL, all without the need for additional hardware or licensing.

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of…

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of expensive surveying necessary for safe navigation and maritime commerce.

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping…

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping engineers predict how and why some system design choices are made over others.