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The new PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot from Pudu Robotics provides companies with a means to automatically move…

The new PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot from Pudu Robotics provides companies with a means to automatically move goods through a factory efficiently and safely.

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new…

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and…

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and conformity to increasingly common hardware add-ons for pick-and-place robotics.

The latest generation of capacitive sensors from Carlo Gavazzi, the CA12 series, provides various housing options and…

The latest generation of capacitive sensors from Carlo Gavazzi, the CA12 series, provides various housing options and modes of operation, logic, and diagnostic functions with integrated IO-Link.

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional…

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional FoxBot autonomous forklifts in four of its distribution centers.

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen.…

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more…

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more easily deployable vision system for inspection and measurement applications.

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across…

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across applications, including advanced robotics and safer chemical handling and threat detection in process control.

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the…

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the most popular methods: letting the robot or the PLC control the I/O signals.

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or…

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or through-beam mode and are suitable for use in tight spaces, difficult surfaces, or harsh environments.

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older,…

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older, they are found in many existing automation installations.

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May,…

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes…

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.

There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But…

There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But where do you start, and how do you even pick a project for automation?

ABB announces its next-gen mobile robot, the Flexley Tug AMR T702, using AMR Studio Suite combined with visual SLAM AI…

ABB announces its next-gen mobile robot, the Flexley Tug AMR T702, using AMR Studio Suite combined with visual SLAM AI technology for increased accuracy, autonomy, and speed in logistics.

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s…

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s enhanced firmware and features for the ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link device series.

Cognex has designed a modular vision tunnel that utilizes the DataMan 380 barcode reader. The new solution aims to…

Cognex has designed a modular vision tunnel that utilizes the DataMan 380 barcode reader. The new solution aims to deliver high throughput and traceability in scanning applications.

Following its recent GPU Tech Conference, learn how NVIDIA, the artificial intelligence computing pioneer, is…

Following its recent GPU Tech Conference, learn how NVIDIA, the artificial intelligence computing pioneer, is transforming the future of automation through its latest industry partnerships.