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Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive…

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

Check out the latest release from Autonox, a non-vendor-specific industrial robot with six degrees of freedom, precise…

Check out the latest release from Autonox, a non-vendor-specific industrial robot with six degrees of freedom, precise motion control, and a 280 kg payload.

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along…

Synchronized motion has become an industry standard with robots, gantries, and pick and place automation. Follow along this three-part series as we discuss methods of synchronizing servo motors.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC…

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?

A look at Rockwell’s OTTO AMR rollout and its plans for a scalable, next-generation U.S. manufacturing facility.

A look at Rockwell’s OTTO AMR rollout and its plans for a scalable, next-generation U.S. manufacturing facility.

A look at SMC’s ZP3P-WJT suction cups, engineered to handle narrow, flexible packages with a wider contact area and…

A look at SMC’s ZP3P-WJT suction cups, engineered to handle narrow, flexible packages with a wider contact area and less deformation during transfer.

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver…

Lenze’s IE5/IE6 motor drive system pairs the i650 motec inverter drive with the m550/m650 synchronous motor to deliver high energy efficiency, encoderless positioning, and up to 300% starting torque.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Stacking items on a pallet seems a minor part of the manufacturing process, but it actually requires speed, precision,…

Stacking items on a pallet seems a minor part of the manufacturing process, but it actually requires speed, precision, and flexibility to relieve a heavy burden placed on employees.

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact,…

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact, near maintenance-free design for use in precision motion control applications.

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded…

A new 1500-W integrated servo from JVL brings cabinet-free motion control to higher-power 48-V systems with embedded control, Ethernet networking, and flexible I/O.

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU…

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor drivers.

New AX Motion Insights Pneumatic detects wear before failure, while CMMT-AS servo drives add built-in safety functions,…

New AX Motion Insights Pneumatic detects wear before failure, while CMMT-AS servo drives add built-in safety functions, diagnostics, and easier integration.

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers,…

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers, security tools, and smart-factory technologies.

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and…

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX…

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.

The new W22 water-cooled motor line uses liquid cooling to deliver high power density, low noise, and reliable operation…

The new W22 water-cooled motor line uses liquid cooling to deliver high power density, low noise, and reliable operation in space-constrained and harsh environments.