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RightHand Robotics Unveils Its Next-generation Piece-picking System

RightHand Robotics Unveils Its Next-generation Piece-picking System

RightHand Robotics has designed its next-generation piece-picking solution to enhance robotic order fulfillment. The upgraded system is built for greater autonomy and can pick a wider range of items than its predecessor.


News Feb 28, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Rockwell Automation has released a panel PC/HMI combination unit designed to add additional functionality and computing power to the existing FactoryTalk Optix portfolio.


News Feb 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo Makes Tech Jump With VTEP High-Precision Proportional Valve

Festo Makes Tech Jump With VTEP High-Precision Proportional Valve

Festo's controlled pneumatics technology is expanding possibilities for using pneumatics in automated applications. The innovative functions offered by VTEP play a role in creating these opportunities.


News Feb 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Turck Releases a New HF Read/Write Device for Compact RFID Tracking

Turck Releases a New HF Read/Write Device for Compact RFID Tracking

Turck has recently announced a new RFID solution that comes in a compact design, with variations for standalone and expandable networks in an industry-friendly cylindrical M12 form factor.


News Feb 27, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Circular Economy Practices: Business Growth and Environmental Responsibility

Circular Economy Practices: Business Growth and Environmental Responsibility

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace circularity practices for sustainable growth and economical product lifecycles.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New IO-Link Connectivity at the Edge From Hilscher

New IO-Link Connectivity at the Edge From Hilscher

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Danfoss Launches iC2-Micro Family of Compact and Intelligent Drives

Danfoss Launches iC2-Micro Family of Compact and Intelligent Drives

Danfoss has released a new family of smart, compact variable frequency drives to replace its existing VLT Micro Drive product line. The new drives are suitable for HVAC and general-purpose applications.


News Feb 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Igus Creates New Line of Space-saving Double-shaft Stepper Motors

Igus Creates New Line of Space-saving Double-shaft Stepper Motors

Igus has released a new line of double-shaft stepper motors. The motors are designed to save users money and space with the ability to drive two linear actuators in a single, compact device.


News Feb 24, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Nordic Semiconductor-powered Sensor Solution Monitors Concrete Digitally

Nordic Semiconductor-powered Sensor Solution Monitors Concrete Digitally

ConcR has developed an IoT sensor package to monitor concrete curing in near real-time. Utilizing technology from Nordic Semiconductor, ConcR accelerates construction projects with its digital concrete monitoring solution.


News Feb 23, 2024 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Feb 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Banner Engineering Expands IIoT Gateway Controller Series

Banner Engineering Expands IIoT Gateway Controller Series

The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity for IIoT with cellular and ISM radio capabilities.


News Feb 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Red Lion Expands FlexEdge With New Strain Gauge and Com Modules

Red Lion Expands FlexEdge With New Strain Gauge and Com Modules

Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along with two ‘sleds’ allowing connection to CAN and J1939 automotive networks.


News Feb 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA has committed to building its LNG instrument portfolio to support American energy production. The company has been awarded several Gulf Coast projects where it will provide LNG tank gauging systems.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

The latest addition to SMC’s vacuum ejector lineup is the ZK2_A series, featuring greatly improved efficiency and increased suction speed over other models.


News Feb 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo has developed new life science automation solutions, including a flexible pipetting system. The system is designed to deliver wide-range pipette dispensing from 20 microliters to 20 milliliters.


News Feb 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.


News Feb 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo