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Automate Highlight Series: Sonair Brings Sound Sensing to AMRs

Automate Highlight Series: Sonair Brings Sound Sensing to AMRs

Check out the amazing power of high-frequency sound, used to detect a complete 3D environment and developed to increase safety in sensing for autonomous robots.


News May 27, 2025 by David Peterson
Wenglor Launches Reflex Sensors That Go the Distance

Wenglor Launches Reflex Sensors That Go the Distance

The new P1PH9 reflex sensors use time-of-flight technology to detect objects up to 2.5 m away, even with interference. The sensors feature a large light spot that can detect various shaped objects.


News May 26, 2025 by Seth Price
FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC robots can now perform tasks on a moving assembly line thanks to Inbolt’s mountable 3D-vision system, powered by AI. The collaboration between the companies’ technology was on display at Automate 2025.


News May 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Rileva ME and ACE-120 Mark Arduino’s Industrial Shift

Rileva ME and ACE-120 Mark Arduino’s Industrial Shift

Arduino debuts Rileva ME, ACE-120, and new industrial partnerships at Automate 2025, signaling its growing focus on automation and engineering education.


News May 16, 2025 by Seth Price
Smart, Scalable Remote I/O: WEG Launches RUW200 System

Smart, Scalable Remote I/O: WEG Launches RUW200 System

RUW200 enables scalable, IoT-ready automation with plug-and-play expansion, cloud connectivity, and broad PLC compatibility for Industry 4.0 systems.


News May 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair debuts a pioneering sensor tech, ADAR: a first-of-its-kind, three-dimensional ultrasonic technology that challenges the capabilities of conventional LiDAR perception.


News May 15, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect objects with transparent, reflective, dirty, and other challenging surfaces.


News May 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

The new QM30VT3 sensor series from Banner Engineering features 3-axis vibration monitoring, making the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance simple.


News May 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility for industrial network demands.


News May 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz’s upgraded myPNOZ safety relay adds new modules for flexible machine protection, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency across complex systems.


News May 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Tutorial: Setting up an IO-Link Network With Built-in Logic

Tutorial: Setting up an IO-Link Network With Built-in Logic

IO-Link has established itself as a reliable field network that’s constantly evolving with new generations of devices. Learn how to configure logic directly on the IO-Link master.


Quickly Test Sensors With Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04

Quickly Test Sensors With Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04

Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04 sensor tester offers quick, portable diagnostics for 3- and 4-wire sensors, helping reduce factory downtime and speed up integration.


News Apr 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.


News Apr 24, 2025 by David Peterson
Motion Control Tutorial: Cyclic Actions Using the Record Table

Motion Control Tutorial: Cyclic Actions Using the Record Table

Learn how to configure a single motion axis and perform some basic cyclic action using Festo’s Automation Suite and a simple electric linear axis.


New 50 mm EHMD Grippers Bring More Power to Laboratory Automation

New 50 mm EHMD Grippers Bring More Power to Laboratory Automation

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


News Apr 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi PLCs: Complex Sequences with Step and Return Logic

Mitsubishi PLCs: Complex Sequences with Step and Return Logic

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


Non-Invasive Measurement With Emerson’s New Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Non-Invasive Measurement With Emerson’s New Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Emerson’s clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are designed for non-intrusive gas and liquid measurements. With nine models, the Flexim FLUXUS / PIOX 731 series is designed to meet a variety of application needs.


News Apr 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Autonics PRFD-K Sensors Deliver Equal Metal Detection in Harsh Environments

Autonics PRFD-K Sensors Deliver Equal Metal Detection in Harsh Environments

Autonics’ PRFD-K sensors offer equal detection of iron and aluminum, rugged durability, and plug-and-play reliability for harsh, mixed-metal environments.


News Apr 18, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Caught in 12K: Datalogic’s AV7000 Barcode Camera System

Caught in 12K: Datalogic’s AV7000 Barcode Camera System

Datalogic’s AV7000 12K barcode system captures high-res images at high speeds, improving 1D/2D code reading accuracy and efficiency on fast-moving lines.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Seth Price