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Fluke’s Shaft Alignment Tools Combat Unexpected Costs and Maintenance

Fluke’s Shaft Alignment Tools Combat Unexpected Costs and Maintenance

Fluke’s laser shaft alignment tools include a tablet, app, and alignment heads. The technology aims to make operations precise and efficient by reducing energy use and maintenance costs caused by shaft misalignment.


News Jun 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Beckhoff Expands Cabinet-Free Automation With MX-System Baseplates and Modules

Beckhoff Expands Cabinet-Free Automation With MX-System Baseplates and Modules

Beckhoff has expanded its modular MX-System with the addition of 3-row baseplates and bigger function modules. Now, larger machines with more complicated requirements can benefit from cabinet-free automation.


News Jun 14, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Weidmüller Introduces Cubeseries Industrial Relays for Universal Use

Weidmüller Introduces Cubeseries Industrial Relays for Universal Use

Weidmüller USA’s industrial relay module series is designed to switch small industrial loads in a variety of applications across industries. The modules feature push-in and screw connection options for simple and versatile setup.


News Jun 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Debuts MX Series PLC With Built-In AI Tools

Mitsubishi Debuts MX Series PLC With Built-In AI Tools

The new MX PLC from Mitsubishi enables rapid, precise motion control with multi-core CPUs, digital twin support, and cybersecurity built in.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Latest Partnerships and Acquisitions Focus on Robotics, Metrology, and AI

Latest Partnerships and Acquisitions Focus on Robotics, Metrology, and AI

Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand its presence of 3D imaging and measurement, and Fictiv joins Misumi to scale AI-driven manufacturing.


News Jun 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the MRC01 robot controller and AZ series drivers.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Gefran Tackles Factory Complexity with the G-Mation P6 PLC Platform

Gefran Tackles Factory Complexity with the G-Mation P6 PLC Platform

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and real-time control.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
B&R Launches Fast, Open Codian SCARA Robots for Industry Automation

B&R Launches Fast, Open Codian SCARA Robots for Industry Automation

B&R’s new SCARA robots simplify deployment with open mechanics, mapp Robotics software, and platform-agnostic integration for rapid industrial automation.


News Jun 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP in-cabinet system cuts wiring time by up to 80%, reduces panel size, and enhances connectivity and sustainability.


News Jun 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson’s AspenTech v15 Emphasizes Industrial AI, Sustainability, and Usability To Enhance Operations

Emerson’s AspenTech v15 Emphasizes Industrial AI, Sustainability, and Usability To Enhance Operations

Emerson’s AspenTech v15 software integrates generative AI and sustainability tools to enhance industrial operations and accelerate decarbonization efforts.


News Jun 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming, thanks to the use of compliant materials.


News Jun 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple integration and precise, reliable measurement in a variety of motion control applications.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Taps Red Hat to Future-Proof Automation Systems

ABB Taps Red Hat to Future-Proof Automation Systems

ABB and Red Hat have collaborated to modernize industrial automation by combining secure control systems with open-source platforms like OpenShift and Device Edge.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Wenglor Sensors Target Glossy and Reflective Surfaces

Wenglor Sensors Target Glossy and Reflective Surfaces

Wenglor unveils a blue laser ToF sensor and gloss sensor to boost factory accuracy on tricky materials like shiny metal and transparent film.


News Jun 05, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Emerson’s AI Portfolio Strengthened With Introduction of Project Beyond

Emerson’s AI Portfolio Strengthened With Introduction of Project Beyond

Project Beyond is Emerson’s new enterprise operations platform that brings software-defined control, data contextualization, and industrial AI to existing automation systems.


News Jun 05, 2025 by Seth Price
Automation Upgrade: Softing Completes Acquisition of Delta Logic

Automation Upgrade: Softing Completes Acquisition of Delta Logic

Delta Logic’s diagnostics, IIoT tools, and OPC UA systems expand Softing’s industrial automation and connectivity offerings.


News Jun 04, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Carlo Gavazzi Releases Photoelectric Amplifier With Multiplexing Capability

Carlo Gavazzi Releases Photoelectric Amplifier With Multiplexing Capability

Carlo Gavazzi has released an amplification module for combining multiple photoelectric sensors without crosstalk and with integrated diagnostics per channel.


News Jun 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AI Agents from Siemens Tackle Labor Gaps in Industry

AI Agents from Siemens Tackle Labor Gaps in Industry

Siemens expands its Industrial Copilot platform with autonomous AI agents to automate workflows and ease skilled labor shortages.


News Jun 03, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Amazon’s Vulcan Robot is Set to Revolutionize Order Fulfillment

Amazon’s Vulcan Robot is Set to Revolutionize Order Fulfillment

Amazon announced that its Vulcan pick-and-stow robots have progressed to beta testing after completing a pilot trial at one of Amazon’s fulfillment centers in Spokane, Washington.


News Jun 02, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren has expanded its motor control platform to include the BG 75 dMove motor and the BGE 8060 dPro motor controller.


News Jun 01, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich