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AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and…

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.

The new RSL 200 safety laser scanner, which will be showcased at the upcoming LogiMAT show, promises flexible…

The new RSL 200 safety laser scanner, which will be showcased at the upcoming LogiMAT show, promises flexible configuration via Bluetooth and USB, as well as a removable memory module.

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s SCARA robots deliver high-speed automation in a smaller and lighter…

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s SCARA robots deliver high-speed automation in a smaller and lighter package than the company’s earlier models.

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new…

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new slide-lock connectors from Banner Engineering.

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input…

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication…

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.

The newest plug-and-play Smart Factory solution from Nulogy is focused on providing manufacturers with real-time insights…

The newest plug-and-play Smart Factory solution from Nulogy is focused on providing manufacturers with real-time insights that can be used to boost operational efficiency.

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by…

Autonics’ new PT series 5-pin M12 connector sensor distribution boxes are designed to simplify complex sensor wiring by supplying power and transmitting signals through a single source.

Nikon's latest robot vision system features high-speed 2D/3D imaging, precise tracking, and automated bin-picking,…

Nikon's latest robot vision system features high-speed 2D/3D imaging, precise tracking, and automated bin-picking, enhancing efficiency in industrial robotics.

Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force,…

Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force, cleanliness, and longevity.

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling…

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.

Fraunhofer is addressing growing environmental and economic concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine…

Fraunhofer is addressing growing environmental and economic concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine vision, and robotics to automate the disassembly and recycling process of electronic waste.

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the…

Richtech Robotics has just opened its first Clouffee & Tea store in Las Vegas. The store's main highlight? ADAM, the coffee and bubble tea-making robot with a knack for customer service.

IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and…

IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and adjustable sensitivity for tight spaces.

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera…

Long-distance cameras require high-speed communication technology such as fiber optic cables, but if your camera doesn’t support fiber, you can now convert it with the QFi from Advantech.

ABB Robotics has teamed up with Agilent Technologies to integrate robotics and automation into laboratories. The…

ABB Robotics has teamed up with Agilent Technologies to integrate robotics and automation into laboratories. The companies aim to increase throughput, enhance quality control, and upskill workers.