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Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las…

Banner Engineering showed off an impressive range of advanced sensors, safety, and signaling systems at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas: durable, smart, flexible; just right for the packaging industry.

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored…

Palletizing and food-grade applications were the central theme of FANUC’s PACK EXPO exhibit, providing tailored examples for robotic solutions across the packaging industry.

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling…

ABB Robotics’ new OmniCore EyeMotion is a fully integrated vision system that combines hardware and software, enabling OmniCore-powered robots to “see” and interact with their environment.

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors…

Turck’s IMX18 safety barriers are designed for compact control cabinet setups, while the LRS510 level radar sensors with IO-Link are built for precise level measurements up to 10 m.

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O…

Wago adds functional safety modules to its existing I/O System 750, giving designers the power to include safe I/O without the need for a safety PLC.

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and…

The IMAGO AGE-X6 industrial PC offers four USB4 ports for high-speed expansion, supporting AI, real-time analytics, and advanced camera networks.

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork…

Ultrasonic waves can detect labels that optical sensors might miss. Telemecanique Sensors’ XUVU04 ultrasonic fork sensor is designed to detect various label types in compact setups and high-speed operations.

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often,…

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is…

When dealing with two or more I/O systems, the subject of power supply commons will arise. Sometimes the solution is simple, but it can require creativity to find the best (and safest) solution.

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor…

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method…

Learn about force control in robots and what sets it apart from typical point-to-point programming. This feedback method can overcome many small irregularities in manufacturing processes.

With X-Sensors, Baumer strengthens its sensor portfolio, boosting high-precision force and strain solutions for…

With X-Sensors, Baumer strengthens its sensor portfolio, boosting high-precision force and strain solutions for industrial and Industry 4.0 needs.

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel…

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel manufacturing-focused startups, and expand the use of cognitive robotics in Asian markets.

The Leuze LBK 3D radar system gains CIP Safety, offering robust human detection in dusty, smoky, or low-visibility areas…

The Leuze LBK 3D radar system gains CIP Safety, offering robust human detection in dusty, smoky, or low-visibility areas while easing network integration.

Leuze’s FBPS 600i safe barcode reader now includes PROFIsafe interface, enabling direct connection to safety PLCs for…

Leuze’s FBPS 600i safe barcode reader now includes PROFIsafe interface, enabling direct connection to safety PLCs for positioning with Performance Level e in applications like crane positioning and assembly.

The XK20 laser streamlines alignment with guided workflows, one-step testing, and compliance-ready data, boosting speed…

The XK20 laser streamlines alignment with guided workflows, one-step testing, and compliance-ready data, boosting speed and confidence in machine tool assembly.

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for its BRX PLCs, including DC I/O expansion modules for higher-voltage…

AutomationDirect has released several new modules for its BRX PLCs, including DC I/O expansion modules for higher-voltage systems and Ethernet pluggable option modules that support OPC UA or Sparkplug B.

Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.

Learn how AI, machine vision, and sensor breakthroughs are driving humanoid robots from sci-fi dreams to industrial realities.

Pepperl+Fuchs’ R1000 distance sensor now blends millimeter-level accuracy with native PROFINET support, making it a…

Pepperl+Fuchs’ R1000 distance sensor now blends millimeter-level accuracy with native PROFINET support, making it a drop-in option for advanced motion and positioning tasks.