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SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous inspection in industrial environments.


News Aug 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Delta Motion Expands RMC200 Controller Capabilities with EtherCAT

Delta Motion Expands RMC200 Controller Capabilities with EtherCAT

The RMC200 Controller series from Delta Motion now integrates an EtherCAT communication module allowing more communication flexibility for automation.


News Jul 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC’s HF2A-LEY actuator, C55/CD55 compact cylinder, and LEB electric stopper offer efficiency, durability, and safety compliance for robust industrial actuator performance.


News Jul 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Rotary Club: Oriental Motor Announces Several High-Precision Rotary Encoders

Rotary Club: Oriental Motor Announces Several High-Precision Rotary Encoders

Expanding its encoder offerings, Oriental Motor has manufactured four accurate, high-speed rotary encoders to detect belt deflection more quickly.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation expands the iTRAK servo conveyor catalog with models designed for high-payload applications while still including all of the features of existing units.


News Jul 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics offers a simpler method of position detection with analog and IO-Link connections.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Nidec Releases High-Speed Communications Module for HVAC Drive Systems

Nidec Releases High-Speed Communications Module for HVAC Drive Systems

Nidec’s Control Techniques has launched the SI-BACnet IP add-on module for new and existing HVAC drives to help communicate between devices and create a connected automated building.


PBC Linear Offers Larger Linear Actuators for Heavier Applications

PBC Linear Offers Larger Linear Actuators for Heavier Applications

PBC Linear has expanded the MTB actuator series with the MTB 105, which features higher speed, more force, and an extended reach of up to 6 meters of stroke.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Seth Price
New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an achievement verified by the Guinness World Records administration.


News May 29, 2024 by David Peterson
Control Techniques and KB Electronics Join the Nidec Family

Control Techniques and KB Electronics Join the Nidec Family

Nidec has added two more drive manufacturers, Control Techniques and KB Electronics, to its list of brands, increasing product availability and support for all things that rotate.


News May 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and acceleration profiles while maintaining a smaller weight and footprint.


News May 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Decentralized Variable Frequency Drives From NORD To Optimize Conveyance

Decentralized Variable Frequency Drives From NORD To Optimize Conveyance

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has expanded the existing line of variable frequency drives (VFDs) to include a decentralized option for conveyor systems. The VFD is available for use with asynchronous and synchronous motors.


News May 04, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Hannover Messe 24: Phoenix Contact and Festo Align Using PLCnext Tech

Hannover Messe 24: Phoenix Contact and Festo Align Using PLCnext Tech

Festo adopts the open architecture of the PLCnext platform from Phoenix Contact to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions to customers who need connectivity in electric and pneumatic systems.


News Apr 25, 2024 by David Peterson
FAULHABER Unveils “World’s Smallest” Integrated Motion Controller

FAULHABER Unveils “World’s Smallest” Integrated Motion Controller

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated controller and encoder, all in an impressively small form factor.


News Apr 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.


News Apr 23, 2024 by David Peterson
Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.


News Apr 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin