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Hear and Harvest: Robots Use SonicBoom to Pick Produce

Hear and Harvest: Robots Use SonicBoom to Pick Produce

CMU’s SonicBoom uses contact microphones to help robots detect and harvest fruit in unstructured farm environments where vision-based systems struggle.


News Aug 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Cool Under Pressure: Emerson’s 3144S Temp Transmitter

Cool Under Pressure: Emerson’s 3144S Temp Transmitter

Emerson’s 3144S ensures process reliability with 20-year stability, 0.05°C accuracy, and plug-and-play ReadyConnect sensor configuration.


News Aug 25, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Adds CIP Safety I/O to EX600 Fieldbus System

SMC Adds CIP Safety I/O to EX600 Fieldbus System

The EX600 Safety Communication I/O system from SMC integrates CIP safety directly into the field, reducing relays, wiring, and cabinet space.


News Aug 24, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente’s Nanopositioning Stage Delivers Precise 6-Axis Motion

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.


News Aug 23, 2025 by Seth Price
AI-Backed Scanning Transforms Logistics With Honeywell, Stereolabs

AI-Backed Scanning Transforms Logistics With Honeywell, Stereolabs

Honeywell and Stereolabs pair stereoscopic 3D vision with SwiftDecoder barcode scanning to enhance logistics, manufacturing, and warehouse automation.


News Aug 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor Adds a Full 360° Range of Motion to 3-Axis SCARA Robots

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.


News Aug 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Having a Ball: Researchers Develop Robot Hand With Spherical Grasp

Yale University researchers have developed a robot hand that can grasp and rotate objects in a spherical motion, simplifying manipulation in small spaces and unstructured environments.


News Aug 21, 2025 by Seth Price
ABB Robots Power Cosmic’s Fire-Safe, Sustainable Housing Solution

ABB Robots Power Cosmic’s Fire-Safe, Sustainable Housing Solution

Learn how Cosmic Buildings and ABB are using onsite, automated construction to change how homes are built and build industry-wide resilience.


News Aug 20, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC input modules enable real-time monitoring of on/off power status for motors, pumps, and switchgear.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Antaira Launches Rugged Ethernet Switches for Rail and Factory Networks

Antaira Launches Rugged Ethernet Switches for Rail and Factory Networks

Antaira’s LNX-0800-M12-67 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches brings IP67 protection, M12 connection, and wide temperature tolerance to railway and industrial automation networks.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

BIS V by Balluff improves RFID reliability with multi-frequency ports, loop filters, and MQTT/REST API integration for smart factories.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Introducing a Compact Remote I/O System From Synergy Logic

Introducing a Compact Remote I/O System From Synergy Logic

A new compact, expandable remote I/O system hits the market with a wide variety of modules and built-in Modbus TCP support.


News Aug 17, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor Rolls Out 750 W Brushless Motors and Gear Motors

Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and VFD compatibility for advanced industrial motion control.


News Aug 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Phoenix Contact NearFi Delivers Wear-Free Power and Data

Phoenix Contact NearFi Delivers Wear-Free Power and Data

NearFi by Phoenix Contact provides wear-free data and power transmission for robotics, AGVs, and rotating equipment.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago Unveils 16-Port Ethernet Switch and SPE Media Converter

Wago has released two new cost-effective and rugged products: an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch and an industrial media converter. The latest solutions are designed to upgrade and retrofit automation systems.


News Aug 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Yaskawa, FANUC Invest in U.S. Facilities for Robot Production

Yaskawa, FANUC Invest in U.S. Facilities for Robot Production

New U.S. facilities from FANUC and Yaskawa aim to expand robot production, create jobs, and enhance supply chain resilience.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Patlite Releases Signal Beacons for Extreme Environments

Patlite Releases Signal Beacons for Extreme Environments

Patlite has unveiled new flashing and rotating signal beacons featuring advanced control and a compact, rugged build for use in harsh industrial settings.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

Carlo Gavazzi Unveils Compact 480W DIN-Rail PSU for Compact Spaces

The SPDL 480W PSU delivers high performance, advanced safety features, and space savings for industrial control cabinets and OEM applications.


News Aug 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2025

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Aug 13, 2025 by David Peterson
From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

Hilscher’s netFIELD app links Modbus devices to MQTT, simplifying IIoT workflows and boosting uptime.


News Aug 13, 2025 by Seth Price