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Challenging robotic tasks will now be easier to manage for KUKA customers, as KUKA now offers the power of Micropsi’s…

Challenging robotic tasks will now be easier to manage for KUKA customers, as KUKA now offers the power of Micropsi’s MIRAI AI-powered vision systems to their robotics users.

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to…

Control Techniques recently added to the existing line of Commander general-purpose VFDs with a drive designed to maximize the efficiency of a sensorless permanent magnet AC motor.

SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which…

SMC recently announced its latest series of remote-type pressure sensors, sensor controllers, and system monitors, which are compatible with both analog and IO-Link control systems.

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions…

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual…

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual exhibitors at MODEX 2024, March 11-14 at the GA World Congress Center.

Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks…

Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks traditionally developed for human hands.

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup.…

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and…

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new…

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new gripper has a built-in vacuum pump and can be used with a single electrical wire connection.

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be…

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be mounted anywhere on the machine, powered by the HELIO visualization system.

Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but…

Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but with useful improvements in expansion I/O, communication, and performance.

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing…

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing powerful computing for visualizing industrial edge data applications.

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation…

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning…

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead…

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

In an effort to modernize dairy farming and improve livelihoods in rural India, Rockwell Automation has partnered with…

In an effort to modernize dairy farming and improve livelihoods in rural India, Rockwell Automation has partnered with ISAP India Foundation and dairy-focused technology company eVerse.AI.

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in…

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure…

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic…

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.