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ABB has launched a NINVA SIL2-certified noninvasive temperature sensor for safer and more precise measurements in the…

ABB has launched a NINVA SIL2-certified noninvasive temperature sensor for safer and more precise measurements in the chemical and oil and gas industries.

The newest camera-powered multicode reader from Baumer provides users with quick setup, high performance, and versatility…

The newest camera-powered multicode reader from Baumer provides users with quick setup, high performance, and versatility for quality control and traceability in assembly, logistics, and beyond.

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers have developed a proof-of-concept multispectral 3D camera that features…

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology researchers have developed a proof-of-concept multispectral 3D camera that features optical components made using an inkjet printer.

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.