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Schneider Electric Joins GR3N to Deliver Industrial-Scale Recycling

Schneider Electric Joins GR3N to Deliver Industrial-Scale Recycling

Using Schneider Electric’s hardware and vendor-agnostic open automation system, EcoStruxure Automation Expert GR3N scales up its plastic recycling operations.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Joins Project Margo to Boost Industrial Edge Interoperability

Emerson Joins Project Margo to Boost Industrial Edge Interoperability

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project Margo. This partnership will further advance AI integration and data analytics.


News Sep 29, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Expands TwinCAT 3 with CNC for EDM and Additive Manufacturing

Beckhoff Expands TwinCAT 3 with CNC for EDM and Additive Manufacturing

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages designed for additive manufacturing and EDM machine applications.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Austin Futrell
GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Soft Starts for Motors up to 75 HP

The new RSGT soft starter lineup from Carlo Gavazzi is designed to improve the start-up performance of IE3 premium efficiency 3-phase motors up to 75 horsepower.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention Aims To Simplify Robotics With AI-Based Controller and ABB Collaboration

Vention has announced the release of an AI-based motion controller and compatibility between its automation platform and ABB cobots. Both moves are aimed at simplifying the use of robotics in manufacturing.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Seth Price
KUKA Expands KR Series of SCARA Robots To Include Higher Payloads

KUKA Expands KR Series of SCARA Robots To Include Higher Payloads

The latest KR SCARA robots feature not only increased payloads but also a flexible reach and high precision. The four-axis robots are suitable for various uses, expanding the series' application possibilities.


News Sep 24, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Crushing It! ABB’s New DP200 Crush+ NEMA Severe-Duty Motors

Crushing It! ABB’s New DP200 Crush+ NEMA Severe-Duty Motors

ABB released the DP200 Crush+ NEMA motor, which features a high starting and breakdown torque suitable for demanding severe-duty applications in the mining and quarry industries.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

KV-X: The Latest Generation in PLC Technology From Keyence

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.


News Sep 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell Automation Welcomes SIS Safety Into the Logix Control Family

Rockwell Automation Welcomes SIS Safety Into the Logix Control Family

Rockwell Automation expands the lineups of both process automation and safety controls with the release of the new Logix SIS platform, which uses the Flex 5000 I/O modules.


News Sep 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

Advantech Unlocks Edge AI Power With Compact DIN-Rail Industrial PC

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.


News Sep 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Reveals New CL Cobot Series, Tech Demos at IMTS

Kawasaki Robotics and other key industry players collaborated to bring interactive demonstrations focusing on advanced robotics to attendees at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.


News Sep 20, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Motion Meets Safety With New CIP Plug-In Module for ABB Drives

Motion Meets Safety With New CIP Plug-In Module for ABB Drives

ABB has expanded and upgraded the safety capability of flagship VFDs with an Ethernet/IP CIP plug-in module capable of sending safe torque off (STO) and safe stop signals without additional wiring.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Turck Expands Sensing and Automation Solutions With Latest Hardware

Turck Expands Sensing and Automation Solutions With Latest Hardware

Turck continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in automation technology with its latest hardware, including radar distance sensors, signal amplifiers, HMI/PLCs, and enhanced EtherNet/IP Encoders.


News Sep 19, 2024 by Seth Price
Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin