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Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Discover the latest robot technologies focused on accuracy and efficiency, including Siemens’ Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot, Anybotics’ Data Navigator, and Stäubli’s Sterimove mobile cleanroom robot.


News Mar 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.


Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications. The barcode reader is also designed for quick and intuitive deployment with auto setup.


News Mar 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing flexibility for industrial gas flow management.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Seth Price
AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety, optimizing hazard analysis and risk prevention.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.


Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

The latest collaborative robot series from Dobot is designed to withstand water, dust, and oil, thanks to design features including internal positive pneumatic pressure and a fluororubber exterior.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s SCARA robots deliver high-speed automation in a smaller and lighter package than the company’s earlier models.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Seth Price
Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek Expands cMTX Series HMIs with Web & Multi-View Models

Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or access their HMIs via a webpage with the W series.


News Feb 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Precision in Motion: Oriental Motor’s Latest Advancements

Precision in Motion: Oriental Motor’s Latest Advancements

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.


News Feb 21, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Building the Future: Robotics Engineering Education & Careers

Building the Future: Robotics Engineering Education & Careers

Leading companies and schools are shaping the next generation of robotics engineers through hands-on training, competitions, and industry partnerships.


News Feb 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Actuator-Sensor Interface: ASi Installation and Commissioning

Actuator-Sensor Interface: ASi Installation and Commissioning

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.


Teradyne & ADI Partner to Advance AI-Driven Robotics

Teradyne & ADI Partner to Advance AI-Driven Robotics

Teradyne Robotics and Analog Devices Inc. team up to develop AI-powered robots, enhancing efficiency, safety, and automation in semiconductor manufacturing.


News Feb 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

Hilscher’s netFIELD App Connects PROFINET to IIoT for Efficiency

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and optimized production processes.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting innovations in precision, agility, and automation.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB and Agilent Unite to Advance Automation in Laboratories

ABB and Agilent Unite to Advance Automation in Laboratories

ABB Robotics has teamed up with Agilent Technologies to integrate robotics and automation into laboratories. The companies aim to increase throughput, enhance quality control, and upskill workers.


News Feb 08, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Unveils Manual and Automatic Tool Changers for Cobot Applications

SMC Unveils Manual and Automatic Tool Changers for Cobot Applications

Both the RMTM manual tool changer series and the RMTA automatic tool changer series are designed to bring greater versatility and efficiency to end tool exchanges in collaborative robot applications.


News Feb 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Hands-On with the Arduino Opta Using OpenPLC

Hands-On with the Arduino Opta Using OpenPLC

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment, automation control concepts can be built on your own test bench.


Commissioning IO-Link Part 1: System Configuration

Commissioning IO-Link Part 1: System Configuration

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets that list the indexes and purpose of the bytes to read and write process data.