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University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is…

University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is capable of rotating objects in all directions while maintaining its grasp.

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an…

Do you know enough about electricity to poke around in a conversation, but not inside a breaker panel? Read on for an introduction to electricity in a way you’ve (probably) never heard it before!

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log…

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log important data from their control systems without additional software or a PC.

Siemens, Agbotic, Bayer, and Microsoft have forged pioneering partnerships to advance agriculture. The collaborations are…

Siemens, Agbotic, Bayer, and Microsoft have forged pioneering partnerships to advance agriculture. The collaborations are focused on enhancing industry practices with AI-powered innovations.

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics…

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics offers a simpler method of position detection with analog and IO-Link connections.

The new K50Z multipoint sensor from Banner Engineering is equipped with the latest technology to detect hard-to-see items…

The new K50Z multipoint sensor from Banner Engineering is equipped with the latest technology to detect hard-to-see items over a wide area. The new sensor serves as an alternative to the use of several single-point sensors.

Autonics’ PRFD sensors bring high-visibility indicators, rugged housings, and long-distance sensing to the automotive,…

Autonics’ PRFD sensors bring high-visibility indicators, rugged housings, and long-distance sensing to the automotive, chemical, metalworking, and food and beverage industries.

Adding wireless to PLC projects poses challenges, namely security and project complexity. ControlByWeb seeks to overcome…

Adding wireless to PLC projects poses challenges, namely security and project complexity. ControlByWeb seeks to overcome those barriers and add cellular data to the newest controller versions.

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar…

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.

Learn about two of the latest collaborative partnerships concerning the design, development, and training of robotic hand…

Learn about two of the latest collaborative partnerships concerning the design, development, and training of robotic hand technologies with potential medical and industrial applications.

The new iComm Box communication module from igus offers an integration solution for iSense and superwise service for monitoring.

The new iComm Box communication module from igus offers an integration solution for iSense and superwise service for monitoring.

Learn how to use Festo’s FluidSIM software to design and simulate electro-pneumatic systems, featuring a reciprocating…

Learn how to use Festo’s FluidSIM software to design and simulate electro-pneumatic systems, featuring a reciprocating actuator example using solenoid valves and limit sensors.

Logic is critical for industrial control, and it usually looks like ladders, function blocks, or structured text. I/O…

Logic is critical for industrial control, and it usually looks like ladders, function blocks, or structured text. I/O controllers are designed to automate simple logic tasks and data functions.

The new BD series laser sensors from Autonics offer more reliable measurement capabilities for uneven, reflective, or…

The new BD series laser sensors from Autonics offer more reliable measurement capabilities for uneven, reflective, or transparent materials to serve in diverse applications.

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in…

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the…

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the energy industry. The two companies will integrate their respective technologies.

Baumer has designed an ultrasonic sensor that can withstand extreme outdoor conditions, making it suitable for use on…

Baumer has designed an ultrasonic sensor that can withstand extreme outdoor conditions, making it suitable for use on mobile machinery in the agricultural and construction industries.

Explore the latest industry partnerships leveraging AI-supported AMRs, conveyor and tote-picking workstations, and supply…

Explore the latest industry partnerships leveraging AI-supported AMRs, conveyor and tote-picking workstations, and supply chain management and execution systems for warehouse, logistics, and distribution center operations.

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance,…

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.