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Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities for factory operations. Here’s how ABB is changing the game with OmniCore.


News Jun 24, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

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.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

Emerson Announces NI Product Advancements With AI Tools

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.


News Jun 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

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.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Seth Price
It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12<em>i</em>A/C Food-Grade Robot

It’s SCARA, but True! FANUC Releases SR-12iA/C Food-Grade Robot

FANUC has launched the SR-12iA/C food-grade SCARA robot, the largest bot in its category, for hygienic handling and cleanroom applications requiring extended reach and larger payloads.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

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.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB has commenced its 2024 Robotics AI Challenge that seeks to drive innovation via collaboration with startups. The annual challenge is focused on advancing artificial intelligence solutions in robotics.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

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.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

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.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Seth Price
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

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.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

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.


News Jun 17, 2024 by David Peterson
ABB Launches an All-in-One Collaborative Machine Tending Solution

ABB Launches an All-in-One Collaborative Machine Tending Solution

ABB has released its latest Omnivance application cell, a machine tending system complete with a collaborative robot, gripper, tray system, controller, and even optional area scanners.


News Jun 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

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


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric Automation's RV-FR series of robots feature a higher payload and longer reach than earlier models, expanding the series' manufacturing capabilities.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Seth Price
New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

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.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

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.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

Researchers Develop Automated System for Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing

NREL researchers have brought robotics to post-molding operations in wind turbine blade manufacturing with a degree of success, sparking hope for automation and U.S.-based manufacturing in the wind energy industry.


News Jun 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida