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Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

Autonics Launches Compact Sensors for Precision Object Detection

New BTS and BTF photoelectric sensors from Autonics deliver precise 0.1 mm detection in compact form factors for industrial automation.


News About 7 hours ago by Seth Price
SiLC Unveils Eyeonic Edge Vision Sensor for Long-Range 4D Inspection

SiLC Unveils Eyeonic Edge Vision Sensor for Long-Range 4D Inspection

SiLC Technologies demonstrated its newest 4D vision sensor at Automate 2026. The Eyeonic Edge can inspect large objects with sub-millimeter accuracy from up to 10 meters away.


News Jul 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Keyence Brings Smarter Pneumatic Control With CS/SP Series

Keyence Brings Smarter Pneumatic Control With CS/SP Series

New CS/SP Series from Keyence delivers smart pneumatic control through real-time sensing, automated airflow management, and built-in diagnostics.


News Jul 05, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

Automate 2026: RealSense Debuts AI-Powered Vision for Robotics

The company unveiled the RealSense D585 Pro depth camera featuring integrated AI processing and the Perception Studio beta program offering early access to new features within the RealSense ecosystem.


News Jun 30, 2026 by Seth Price
What is the Difference Between Accuracy, Precision, and Resolution?

What is the Difference Between Accuracy, Precision, and Resolution?

The differences between accuracy, precision, and resolution are important but challenging to narrow down. This article introduces the characteristics and concepts of each concept.


UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

UnitX DeteX Brings AI Vision Inspection Online in Minutes

AI-powered DeteX simplifies machine vision with five-image training, fast integration, and support for defect detection and code reading.


News Jun 28, 2026 by Seth Price
Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

Cincoze Highlights MD-3000 Vision Controller and Edge AI at Automate

At the Chicago event, the company showcased a new high-performance machine vision controller built around modular I/O scaling and robust EMC protection to tackle actual plant-floor challenges.


News Jun 27, 2026 by Dale Wilson
ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

ABB Announces New Products, Partnerships, and Software Upgrades

The releases include non-invasive sensor solutions, a low-flow flowmeter, a robot gripper that learns from human prosthetics, and a web-based expansion pack for ABB’s flagship DCS.


News Jun 26, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

Wenglor Introduces High-Power Illumination for Vision Systems

The new LBF LED bar light delivers up to 2.5 million lux and responds in less than a microsecond, making it ideal for demanding, high-speed machine vision applications.


News Jun 25, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
What’s the Difference Between DeviceNet and ControlNet?

What’s the Difference Between DeviceNet and ControlNet?

Two industrial protocols still have a solid foothold in industry: DeviceNet and ControlNet. But what's the difference, and what are the key applications of each type of network?


Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

Getting Pumped for Chicago: Automate 2026!

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the lineup of great companies. Will we see you there?


News Jun 17, 2026 by David Peterson
Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

Association for Advancing Automation Updates GigE Vision Standards

GigE Vision 3.0 features remote direct memory access (RDMA) over converged Ethernet version 2 (RoCEv2), enabling zero-copy image transfers that reduce CPU load and boost machine vision system speeds


News Jun 06, 2026 by Seth Price
Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

Emerson Releases Wireless Monitoring Solutions and AI Platform

The new asset and condition monitoring product line is geared toward wireless IIoT while the new AI platform promises a no-nonsense approach to AI process decision-making.


News Jun 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Tutorial: How to Set Up a Light Curtain

Tutorial: How to Set Up a Light Curtain

Learn how to align and configure the parameters of a light curtain using a send/receive pair of SICK deTec4 light beam curtains and the new DCM4 extension module for advanced operating modes.


Industrial Motor Health Tips | Modern Maintenance Solutions

Industrial Motor Health Tips | Modern Maintenance Solutions

Learn a few tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health, explaining why some maintenance practices are a better fit for certain devices and situations.


Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

The new In-Sight 3900 vision system, powered by Qualcomm technology, offers AI-enhanced, high-performance visual inspection without requiring an external PC.


News May 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Customizing Light Curtain Configuration: Muting and Blanking

Customizing Light Curtain Configuration: Muting and Blanking

Some safety applications aren’t a simple on/off at all times; they need objects to pass through a light curtain without stopping the machine. For these, we turn to muting and blanking features.


Installing and Configuring Light Curtains

Installing and Configuring Light Curtains

Learn about safety light curtains: which one will fit your application, how to choose the proper size, and how to properly process the output signals.


Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

The new BIP position sensor offers IO-Link and analog interfaces in a small, durable housing, making it ideal for precise monitoring in demanding, space-constrained applications.


News May 15, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
High-Powered Vision Controller At The Edge Of Production

High-Powered Vision Controller At The Edge Of Production

In-Sight 6900 from Cognex combines NVIDIA Jetson AI computing with industrial vision control for high-speed inspections at the factory edge.


News May 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich