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Accessible Automation in Materials Science With 3D-Printed Robotics

Accessible Automation in Materials Science With 3D-Printed Robotics

Meet FLUID, a 3D-printed, open-source robot from Hokkaido University. FLUID serves as an affordable and accessible way for researchers to automate experiments and advance materials science.


News May 04, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Kollmorgen Releases High-Voltage IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motors

Kollmorgen Releases High-Voltage IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motors

Kollmorgen has expanded its IC Ironcore direct drive linear motor lineup to include 400/480 VAC bus voltage rating, providing machine builders greater design flexibility for high-voltage applications.


News May 03, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.


News May 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
iiQKA.OS2 Lets Anyone Program a KUKA Robot—No smartPAD Needed

iiQKA.OS2 Lets Anyone Program a KUKA Robot—No smartPAD Needed

KUKA’s iiQKA.OS2 brings web-based control, virtual simulation, and cybersecure scalability to robot programming for streamlined, future-ready automation.


News May 01, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
AI-Powered xCognition from Xaba Pushes Robotic Automation Forward

AI-Powered xCognition from Xaba Pushes Robotic Automation Forward

Xaba raises $8 million in seed funding to scale its xCognition platform, using generative AI and digital twin technology to transform robotic programming.


News May 01, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Seth Price
Quickly Test Sensors With Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04

Quickly Test Sensors With Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04

Carlo Gavazzi’s ST-04 sensor tester offers quick, portable diagnostics for 3- and 4-wire sensors, helping reduce factory downtime and speed up integration.


News Apr 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
How Dexterity’s Mech is Changing Industrial Work Dynamics

How Dexterity’s Mech is Changing Industrial Work Dynamics

Dexterity’s Mech robot is designed for warehouses to support labor-heavy tasks, sparking discussion about how automation fits into the modern workforce.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Get a GRIP With Tape Measure Inspired Robotic Gripping

Get a GRIP With Tape Measure Inspired Robotic Gripping

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have designed a robotic gripper inspired by measuring tape. This gripping method has potential for use in agricultural applications, like soft fruit picking, and beyond.


News Apr 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe, precise handling of various workpieces in manufacturing and logistics applications.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Austin Futrell
ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

GenAI tools from ABB, such as Knowledge Vault and Measurement Assistant, improve workforce training, retention, and device maintenance through natural language support.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
The Automation PC 3200: B&R Builds a Future-Focused Industrial PC

The Automation PC 3200: B&R Builds a Future-Focused Industrial PC

B&R has released an updated version of its APC 3100 industrial PC that offers faster data storage and the latest intel chipset. The new APC 3200 has been designed to meet current and future industrial computing needs.


News Apr 24, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

SICK Launches SIG300 IO-Link Master With Logic Tools

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.


News Apr 24, 2025 by David Peterson
Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.


News Apr 23, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
New 50 mm EHMD Grippers Bring More Power to Laboratory Automation

New 50 mm EHMD Grippers Bring More Power to Laboratory Automation

Festo expands its EHMD rotary gripper line with a 50 mm option and Z-compensation, enhancing lab automation in biotech, pharma, and diagnostics applications.


News Apr 22, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
From Trash to Tech: 3D Printing Is Transforming Waste and Robotics

From Trash to Tech: 3D Printing Is Transforming Waste and Robotics

Researchers are turning plastic waste into 3D printing filament and building walking robots straight off printers with no wires or assembly required.


News Apr 21, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Non-Invasive Measurement With Emerson’s New Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Non-Invasive Measurement With Emerson’s New Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Emerson’s clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters are designed for non-intrusive gas and liquid measurements. With nine models, the Flexim FLUXUS / PIOX 731 series is designed to meet a variety of application needs.


News Apr 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Banner Engineering Releases IC70 Series In-Cabinet IO-Link Hub

Banner Engineering Releases IC70 Series In-Cabinet IO-Link Hub

Accessing untapped I/O in IO-Link devices can save money on budget builds. Have a look at Banner Engineering’s new IC70 series in-cabinet IO-Link hub with sixteen configurable PNP channels.


News Apr 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich