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The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key…

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business has released key updates to its NI software and hardware products featuring AI…

Emerson’s Test and Measurement business has released key updates to its NI software and hardware products featuring AI tools designed to increase engineering efficiency.

Learn how to connect analog inputs, either voltage or current, to the Phoenix Contact’s IIoT PLC platform and design…

Learn how to connect analog inputs, either voltage or current, to the Phoenix Contact’s IIoT PLC platform and design simple data processing programs with the PLCnext Engineer IDE.

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent…

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent examples that promise industrial development in North America.

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities,…

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities, enabling high-quality machine inspections within minutes after installation.

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications,…

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications, providing IO-Link, analog, and digital outputs to fit various control systems.

Wenglor has two new sensors available: the U18T ultrasonic sensor in a stainless steel housing and the P1PW high-speed…

Wenglor has two new sensors available: the U18T ultrasonic sensor in a stainless steel housing and the P1PW high-speed contrast sensor, both of which are equipped with switching and IO-Link outputs.

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across…

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.

Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic…

Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and…

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced…

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.

When setting up a system for the first time, the process can seem complex and daunting. However, there are tools…

When setting up a system for the first time, the process can seem complex and daunting. However, there are tools available to make the job much easier before commissioning.

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with…

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with configurable colors for a wide range of optical applications.

Learn how to get started with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext and Engineer software, a platform that ultimately provides a…

Learn how to get started with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext and Engineer software, a platform that ultimately provides a PLC environment for plant control as well as an OS for more advanced IIoT projects.

Techman Robot has released its newest collaborative robot, the TM30S. The TM30S features heavy-lifting power and AI…

Techman Robot has released its newest collaborative robot, the TM30S. The TM30S features heavy-lifting power and AI machine learning capability, giving users enhanced robotic capabilities.

Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration…

Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration between Teradyne's two companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).

Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic…

Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic functions, and when might they be preferred over normal PLC ladder logic?

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI…

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI software. The solution enables robots to pick different objects randomly scattered in a bin.

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary…

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary I/O, communication protocols, and processor necessary for controlling your system?