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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.

Phoenix Contact now offers three new families of EMC filters built for high-interference environments. The new filters…

Phoenix Contact now offers three new families of EMC filters built for high-interference environments. The new filters include models that are compact and models that double as overcurrent protection devices.

The new AI Lab enables cloud-based AI model training for industrial image processing. The platform is integrated with…

The new AI Lab enables cloud-based AI model training for industrial image processing. The platform is integrated with Wenglor’s weHub and uniVision 3 software to form a complete AI modeling workflow.

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.

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring…

The latest gate entry control device variants include more control functions for complex applications, simplified wiring for speedier installation, and swing gate compatibility.

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and…

Explore the art of automated palletizing and the different ways you can accelerate the packaging process using PLC and robotic controls.

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks,…

Ati Motors’ Sherpa Mecha is a customizable humanoid robot on wheels, capable of a wide range of manufacturing tasks, including machine tending, bin handling, and part inspection.

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections…

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization.…

The packaging industry can’t operate without a backbone of reliable control systems for motion and visualization. Unitronics was in full force at PACK EXPO to showcase the Unistream automation system.

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.

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling…

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized…

The IO-Link safety master PDP67 is part of Pilz’s larger IO-Link safety system. The master functions as a decentralized interface to the safety control system, enabling simple and scalable automation.

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact…

The P1MW contrast sensor series is designed to detect print marks in packaging systems. The series features a compact design and reliable contrast recognition for high-volume environments limited in space.

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that…

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that can be employed to protect network switches.

The latest RobotStudio integrates AI assistance for faster, easier robot programming, helping users of all skill levels…

The latest RobotStudio integrates AI assistance for faster, easier robot programming, helping users of all skill levels boost efficiency.

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and…

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and elements of automation, design, and business practice that go with it.

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in…

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in fluid controls, actuation, electrical motion, and communications to PACK EXPO.

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in…

IDEC has expanded its XW and XA series of emergency stop buttons with 3 - 6 V DC illuminated models for use in battery-powered and low-voltage equipment.

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion…

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.