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The Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and…

The Ardbox Q pairs an STM32 controller with a Linux-powered Qualcomm processor, bringing real-time machine control and edge computing into one industrial PLC.

Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater…

Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater accuracy, and simplified installation.

The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers…

The expanded CVD Series adds two- and four-axis EtherCAT-compatible stepper motor drivers, giving system designers greater flexibility for multi-axis motion control.

As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a…

As manufacturers face growing automation skills needs, FANUC expands training capacity in Michigan and ABB develops a robotics and physical AI certificate program.

The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and…

The CompactLogix 5390 from Rockwell Automation supports up to 128 motion axes, 32 local PointMax I/O modules, and expanded industrial network connectivity.

Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays…

Use this helpful reference to understand the pinouts used by nearly all common ice cube and octal base industrial relays and their matching sockets.

The B-Series micro linear actuator offers up to 300 N of static force and interchangeable tips for push-action tasks such…

The B-Series micro linear actuator offers up to 300 N of static force and interchangeable tips for push-action tasks such as blister puncturing and valve actuation.

There aren’t actually all that many industrial I/O signal types, and most sensors are designed to output just the right…

There aren’t actually all that many industrial I/O signal types, and most sensors are designed to output just the right type of signal. But… How do we deal with those pesky potentiometers?

While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail.…

While mechanical wear in rotating machinery may be obvious over time, electrical faults can also cause bearings to fail. Unfortunately, the symptoms can look surprisingly similar.

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID…

ABB Robotics introduces AI Robot Trainer for its OmniCore EyeMotion platform, alongside the new IRB 1700 and IRB 1700ID industrial robots engineered for precision manufacturing.

The planned OnLogic acquisition would expand Omron’s edge computing capabilities and help manufacturers run AI…

The planned OnLogic acquisition would expand Omron’s edge computing capabilities and help manufacturers run AI workloads closer to industrial equipment.

The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design…

The ClearPath NEMA 17 Integrated EtherCAT servo motors feature a compact, all-in-one motor, drive, and encoder design offering high-speed synchronized motion.

This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly…

This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly intended as a learning guide for those getting started with ST.

The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker…

The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker containers, and industrial connectivity.

Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best…

Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?

With 12 tones, a 77 dB alert, and multicolored status LEDs visible from 10 meters, Banner Engineering’s SD50 helps…

With 12 tones, a 77 dB alert, and multicolored status LEDs visible from 10 meters, Banner Engineering’s SD50 helps operators react to production events.

Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will,…

Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.

The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration,…

The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration, and reduced routine maintenance.

The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for…

The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.