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SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded…

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize…

SMC has released a speed controller that can be operated remotely via electric signals. The new device aims to optimize and simplify flow control by serving as an alternative to manually operated speed controllers.

SMC releases enhanced valves, flow controllers, and air cylinders to improve automation reliability, simplify…

SMC releases enhanced valves, flow controllers, and air cylinders to improve automation reliability, simplify installation, and reduce maintenance needs.

Festo expands its EHMD rotary gripper line with a 50 mm option and Z-compensation, enhancing lab automation in biotech,…

Festo expands its EHMD rotary gripper line with a 50 mm option and Z-compensation, enhancing lab automation in biotech, pharma, and diagnostics applications.

Learn how to segment your sequential control logic for easy troubleshooting using Step (STL) and Return (RET) commands in…

Learn how to segment your sequential control logic for easy troubleshooting using Step (STL) and Return (RET) commands in Mitsubishi PLCs.

The term "piezo" refers to a relationship between mechanical deformation and voltage–useful for some sensor processes.…

The term "piezo" refers to a relationship between mechanical deformation and voltage–useful for some sensor processes. Recently, the concept has been employed to upgrade pneumatic valves.

The PowerPick Multi is Robotiq’s latest vacuum gripper. It is designed to enhance productivity in palletizing…

The PowerPick Multi is Robotiq’s latest vacuum gripper. It is designed to enhance productivity in palletizing applications by reducing the need for tool changes and by being able to handle different-sized picks.

Festo has developed Control Pneumatics technology to improve precision and efficiency in compressed air and gas…

Festo has developed Control Pneumatics technology to improve precision and efficiency in compressed air and gas applications via digital closed-loop control.

DIN valve connectors, not to be confused with DIN rails, are a common electrical connector for valves in the automation…

DIN valve connectors, not to be confused with DIN rails, are a common electrical connector for valves in the automation industry, efficiently providing power to valves, sensors, and even small motors.

OnRobot has designed its newest pneumatic vacuum gripper, the VGP30, to lift high payloads of up to 30 kg. The gripper…

OnRobot has designed its newest pneumatic vacuum gripper, the VGP30, to lift high payloads of up to 30 kg. The gripper can also handle porous surfaces, oddly-shaped objects, and thin cardboard. 

Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice…

Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice capability for increased communication capabilities.

Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding…

Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding tools, and safety valves—stay informed!

The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator…

The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator yielding savings in material and energy costs for high-output applications.

Scheduled to open in 2026, the new facility in Lake Forest, CA will primarily be targeted at manufacturing for the CCI…

Scheduled to open in 2026, the new facility in Lake Forest, CA will primarily be targeted at manufacturing for the CCI actuator and control valve product catalog.

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…

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.

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve…

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.

Designed for hygiene and efficiency, the drylin® SHT actuator features self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant materials,…

Designed for hygiene and efficiency, the drylin® SHT actuator features self-lubricating, corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring safe, low-maintenance beverage production.

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting…

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting equipment and reducing costs and downtime.

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston…

SMC has added a compact pin clamp that is 38% lighter than previous offerings and a line of actuators that boasts piston speeds of 2500 mm/sec to its portfolio of pneumatic actuators.