The new CY3S Series from SMC doubles previous speeds, improves stability, and fits compact automation systems.
The new CY3S Series from SMC doubles previous speeds, improves stability, and fits compact automation systems.
The new AchieVe LPPS and S18-1C mechanical pressure switches deliver reliable pressure sensing in demanding industrial…
The new AchieVe LPPS and S18-1C mechanical pressure switches deliver reliable pressure sensing in demanding industrial environments, supporting pressure ranges from 2 to 3,000 psig.
The SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter provides continuous position feedback of grippers and actuators,…
The SDAC-MHS C-slot programmable position transmitter provides continuous position feedback of grippers and actuators, delivering analog, digital, and IO-Link outputs in a single, compact package.
Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering…
Kyntronics’ mission is to combine servo control with hydraulic actuators to form hybrid motion control. Our engineering team posed a few questions in hopes of learning more about this technology.
A new press-in cartridge from Camozzi replaces multi-piece tube fittings, improving consistency and assembly efficiency…
A new press-in cartridge from Camozzi replaces multi-piece tube fittings, improving consistency and assembly efficiency in fluid and pneumatic designs.
SMC has added new bore sizes and features to its MGPK series compact guided cylinders and updated its PFUW series…
SMC has added new bore sizes and features to its MGPK series compact guided cylinders and updated its PFUW series clamp‑on flow sensors with non‑intrusive flow sensing from 0 to 200 L/min.
The additions, including IP67-rated plug-in connectors, flame-retardant one-touch fittings, and space-saving, 64-station…
The additions, including IP67-rated plug-in connectors, flame-retardant one-touch fittings, and space-saving, 64-station manifolds, target robotic applications ranging from material handling to welding.
Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent…
Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent protection layers, or a part of the safety instrumented function loop.
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.
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.
Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in…
Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in marine manufacturing.
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.
Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC…
Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC machining in stone, glass, and precision milling.
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton…
Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have created the Pneumatically Actuated Soft Elbow Exoskeleton (PASE), reducing muscle usage by 22% during lifting activities.
What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025?…
What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025? Explore with us and unlock the latest innovations.
SMC’s EXW1 and EX600-W wireless units add DIN-rail mounting, maintenance logs, and stronger noise protection for…
SMC’s EXW1 and EX600-W wireless units add DIN-rail mounting, maintenance logs, and stronger noise protection for everyday factory use.
After working with solenoid valves for many years, there are still a few questions: is AD or DC voltage better? Do we…
After working with solenoid valves for many years, there are still a few questions: is AD or DC voltage better? Do we really need lubrication? I turned to an expert for some answers.
Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM…
Say goodbye to hissing air lines and leaky hydraulics. Schunk now offers battery-powered electromechanical TANDEM clamping force blocks and VERO-S quick-change pallet modules, both with IO-Link Wireless.
Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable…
Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable actuation has been applied to robot grippers and legs for use in challenging environments.
Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting…
Learn how to use simple ladder logic and discrete outputs to control the e-Actuator series from SMC, an interesting electric motion axis designed to operate with only simple discrete signal inputs.