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Control Automation Day 2023 is coming up! It will be focused on practical IIoT applications and packed with keynote…

Control Automation Day 2023 is coming up! It will be focused on practical IIoT applications and packed with keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

ABB has opened a global research and development center in Dundalk, Ireland, to advance innovation and integrate…

ABB has opened a global research and development center in Dundalk, Ireland, to advance innovation and integrate sustainable operations in pulp and paper manufacturing.

The BMW Group announced that it will begin utilizing Realtime Robotics' robotic systems and software for more efficient…

The BMW Group announced that it will begin utilizing Realtime Robotics' robotic systems and software for more efficient motion planning and collision-free tandem operation of their industrial robots.

With support and technology from ABB Robotics, BICO Group introduces The Nucleus Automation Ecosystem, a modular,…

With support and technology from ABB Robotics, BICO Group introduces The Nucleus Automation Ecosystem, a modular, flexible, fully-integrated platform for life sciences manufacturers.

Banner Engineering's ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight sensor can accurately measure the fill level and volume of material in…

Banner Engineering's ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight sensor can accurately measure the fill level and volume of material in a bin, suitable for palletizing, shipping, and tracking levels in large powder, grain, or solids handling bins.

Machine maintenance safety is a major concern for manufacturers, and Pilz hopes to increase efficiency through the use of…

Machine maintenance safety is a major concern for manufacturers, and Pilz hopes to increase efficiency through the use of card readers to reduce cost and improve the process over traditional methods.

SensoPart’s latest version of its VISOR Robotic URCap application demonstrates the flexibility and ease of use required…

SensoPart’s latest version of its VISOR Robotic URCap application demonstrates the flexibility and ease of use required by modern factories, where demands and product lines shift rapidly.

Control Automation Day 2023 will be on March 14th, focusing on the Industrial IoT, packed with keynote addresses,…

Control Automation Day 2023 will be on March 14th, focusing on the Industrial IoT, packed with keynote addresses, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Baumer has added to their compact inductive sensing lineup with the addition of the IF200 sensor to measure distance…

Baumer has added to their compact inductive sensing lineup with the addition of the IF200 sensor to measure distance within a range of 10 mm.

As layoffs cause disruption in our industry, Control Automation wants to help connect out-of-work engineers with…

As layoffs cause disruption in our industry, Control Automation wants to help connect out-of-work engineers with interesting new job prospects.

Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman partnered with the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) company Rapid Robotics earlier this…

Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman partnered with the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) company Rapid Robotics earlier this month to deliver robotic automation to a greater market share.

Siemens has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to boost an equitable…

Siemens has partnered with the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to boost an equitable supply chain by ​​awarding grants to ten black-owned businesses.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have made voice control of machines in noisy industrial environments possible,…

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have made voice control of machines in noisy industrial environments possible, opening up efficiency, safety, and accessibility on the factory floor.

CaPow has secured initial capital to advance the commercialization of its battery-free power delivery system for mobile…

CaPow has secured initial capital to advance the commercialization of its battery-free power delivery system for mobile robotics. The no-battery solution aims to reduce operational expenses and increase sustainability.

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R…

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R aims to stay ahead of competitors by offering faster control systems with more rapid I/O capabilities.

The Beehyve project from the PLCnext Community leverages swarm intelligence from challenge participants to help create…

The Beehyve project from the PLCnext Community leverages swarm intelligence from challenge participants to help create smart hives for promoting bee health and care.

PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional…

PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities for the future of operational technology.

GE Digital continues improving its Proficy Smart Factory portfolio by enhancing its cloud-based manufacturing execution…

GE Digital continues improving its Proficy Smart Factory portfolio by enhancing its cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) for overall equipment effectiveness and production and quality management.

KUKA has recently released the KMP 600-S diffDrive for intralogistics. The mobile platform is designed to be efficient…

KUKA has recently released the KMP 600-S diffDrive for intralogistics. The mobile platform is designed to be efficient and speedy in material handling, with an added safety advantage of 3D object detection and laser scanners.