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Samsung Increases its Stake With Rainbow Robotics

Samsung Increases its Stake With Rainbow Robotics

Samsung Electronics expanded its partnership with Rainbow Robotics to drive innovation in humanoid robots and enhance logistics automation.


News Jan 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Aerotech Launches Miniature Hexapod for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech Launches Miniature Hexapod for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech’s new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for the semiconductor industry and optical alignment applications.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Flexiv Unveils Robot Solutions at Stanford Robotics Center Opening

Flexiv Unveils Robot Solutions at Stanford Robotics Center Opening

Flexiv demonstrated its newest solutions at the Stanford Robotics Center opening ceremony. The company's latest solutions on display included a gecko-inspired robot gripper and a magnetic milli-spinner for vascular therapy.


News Jan 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Robotics Crowns AI Startup Challenge 2024 Winners

ABB Robotics Crowns AI Startup Challenge 2024 Winners

The AI Startup Challenge winners, T-Robotics and Mbodi, will set out to advance the field of industrial robotics with AI-based solutions focused on simplifying operations and enhancing performance.


News Jan 12, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
North America’s Largest Cobot Conference: Collaborate

North America’s Largest Cobot Conference: Collaborate

Join Universal Robots, along with an exciting lineup of manufacturers, speakers, and leaders in collaborative robotics and automation, at the first Collaborate event on Jan. 28 in Novi, Michigan.


News Jan 11, 2025 by David Peterson
Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

Humanoid Robotics Gains Momentum: Key Players and Innovations in 2024

Explore milestones in the humanoid robotics industry, including FigureAI's first commercial deployment and AgiBot's launch of an open-source learning dataset for humanoids.


News Jan 09, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Intro to CODESYS: First Project Using CMZ Hardware

Intro to CODESYS: First Project Using CMZ Hardware

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion operations. However, being vendor-agnostic can present challenges. Learn how to get started.


Lock Out/Tag Out: The Law, The Purpose, and The Details

Lock Out/Tag Out: The Law, The Purpose, and The Details

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. It’s important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.


Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces RFID Read/Write Device for Multi-Tag Reading

Pepperl+Fuchs Introduces RFID Read/Write Device for Multi-Tag Reading

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking of assets and inventory, particularly in gate automation systems in logistics.


News Jan 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

Comparing Voltage: When to Ground a Floating Power Supply

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to ground and how circuits can be functionally constructed both ways.


Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated design, making them suitable for detection applications across industries.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
A Visit From Safety Nick

A Visit From Safety Nick

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.


Merry ControlByWeb-mas! A Fun Holiday Light Show Project

Merry ControlByWeb-mas! A Fun Holiday Light Show Project

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.


Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Festo Rolls Out Suite of Safety Solutions for Pneumatic Systems

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.


News Dec 15, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer Releases Space-Saving, High-Performance Process Sensor Series

Baumer Releases Space-Saving, High-Performance Process Sensor Series

Baumer’s new 50 series combines a compact and robust construction with advanced performance and intuitive operation. The series consists of process sensors that measure pressure, temperature, and conductivity.


News Dec 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Igus DR1000: The Speedy Solution for Precision Automation

Igus DR1000: The Speedy Solution for Precision Automation

Igus has launched the DR1000, a 4-axis delta robot for high-speed pick-and-place tasks with a modular design and intuitive control to ensure precision and reliability in industrial automation.


News Dec 09, 2024 by Austin Futrell
XE-tra XE-tra, Read All About It! SensoPart Enhances Vision Portfolio

XE-tra XE-tra, Read All About It! SensoPart Enhances Vision Portfolio

SensoPart’s new VISOR XE will feature 4x faster processing speeds, AI capabilities up to 8x faster, and seamless integration with existing VISOR software and accessories.


News Dec 04, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Automation News Roundup: Wrapping up 2024

Automation News Roundup: Wrapping up 2024

Many new products are released around tradeshows and the automation industry is no exception. Following recent shows, check out some of the exciting new developments from your favorite manufacturers.


News Dec 04, 2024 by David Peterson
Yokogawa Releases OpreX Batch MES for Improved Chemical Processing

Yokogawa Releases OpreX Batch MES for Improved Chemical Processing

The new OpreX Batch MES software package is designed to reduce errors and headaches in small-batch manufacturing of fine chemicals like fragrances and semiconductor photoresists.


News Dec 03, 2024 by Seth Price
Monitor and Control Diaphragm Valves With Alfa Laval’s ThinkTop V55

Monitor and Control Diaphragm Valves With Alfa Laval’s ThinkTop V55

Alfa Laval has expanded the ThinkTop family of valve monitoring and control devices with the new ThinkTop V55, designed specifically for diaphragm valves in the hygienic industries.


News Nov 30, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich