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Beyond the Factory Floor—Robots for the Retail Sector

Beyond the Factory Floor—Robots for the Retail Sector

DOBOT has launched its Nova Series of collaborative robots for the area of retail to help with customer-oriented tasks like coffee making and physical therapy.


News Dec 16, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Compact and Contamination Free: A Hygienic Line of Servo Actuators

Compact and Contamination Free: A Hygienic Line of Servo Actuators

Mechanical devices can harbor environments that encourage the growth of bacteria, which is why designing hygienic equipment is crucial for sterile production lines. Enter WITTENSTEIN's newest servo actuators.


News Dec 15, 2022 by Seth Price
Control.com Celebrates 2022 and Looks Toward the New Year!

Control.com Celebrates 2022 and Looks Toward the New Year!

Join us as we celebrate the end of 2022 and look toward the new year! Check out our most popular articles of the past year, what you may have missed, and what you can expect to see in 2023.


News Dec 14, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
A Wider Variety of Signal Options Within a Single I/O Module

A Wider Variety of Signal Options Within a Single I/O Module

Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder input, a PWM output, and an up/down counter for a variety of signal options.


News Dec 13, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Arduino Releases Official PLC IDE for Machine Control Platforms

Arduino Releases Official PLC IDE for Machine Control Platforms

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino is ready to make waves and break boundaries in control cabinets around the world!


News Dec 12, 2022 by David Peterson
Rockwell Improves Allen-Bradley Micro Controllers for Machine Builders

Rockwell Improves Allen-Bradley Micro Controllers for Machine Builders

Rockwell aims to help machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers with improved efficiency to their Micro800 controllers and design software.


News Dec 08, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
A Dual-powered Protection Relay for Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection

A Dual-powered Protection Relay for Overcurrent and Earth Fault Protection

Siemens introduces a new addition to the Reyrolle protection product line that is capable of being installed in remote locations with the ability of dual-power sources.


News Dec 08, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art" mega factory in Shanghai for manufacturing next-generation robots.


News Dec 07, 2022 by Seth Price
New Materials to Solve Challenges: Re-visualizing LIDAR Sensors

New Materials to Solve Challenges: Re-visualizing LIDAR Sensors

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough research led by Phlux Technology, using innovative materials to solve barriers to progress.


News Dec 07, 2022 by David Peterson
Bringing Artificial Intelligence and Collaborative Robotics Together

Bringing Artificial Intelligence and Collaborative Robotics Together

Techman Robot aims to save manufacturers time and money through the use of artificial intelligence with its AI Cobot series that includes smart vision, improved pick and place, and a built in AI interface.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
A Compact and Customizable Generator Circuit Breaker From Siemens

A Compact and Customizable Generator Circuit Breaker From Siemens

Siemens has released a compact, customizable circuit breaker for power generation plants. The circuit breaker is suitable for new installations or retrofits, thanks in part to the customizations available.


News Dec 06, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Expanded Catalog of Servo Motors and Tracks, Fit for High Precision Tasks

Expanded Catalog of Servo Motors and Tracks, Fit for High Precision Tasks

SMC has developed a size 16 AC servo motor for applications which require high accuracy and low power consumption, fit for use in machining, packaging, and assembling operations.


News Dec 05, 2022 by Seth Price
Safeguarding the Workforce with Improved Human-robot Collaboration

Safeguarding the Workforce with Improved Human-robot Collaboration

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while maintaining worker safety.


News Dec 04, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able to grip small, delicate components is needed. Enter Schunk’s new EGK smart gripper.


News Dec 02, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Advancing Robotics and AI at the University of Manchester

Advancing Robotics and AI at the University of Manchester

The University of Manchester inaugurated the opening of its new center for the advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence-based innovations.


News Dec 01, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Planning for the Future: Productivity, Security, and Automation

Planning for the Future: Productivity, Security, and Automation

Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to increase productivity and the security of operational technology (OT).


News Dec 01, 2022 by David Peterson
“Pre-compensated and Proportional”: The Next-gen of Load Sensing Valves

“Pre-compensated and Proportional”: The Next-gen of Load Sensing Valves

Parker Hannifin has recently designed and released the new VA series valve control system for use in the mobile equipment industry. The new series is capable of increased versatility and efficiency over their older valve systems.


News Nov 30, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Connecting Engineering to Manufacturing with Software for Panel Design and Fabrication

Connecting Engineering to Manufacturing with Software for Panel Design and Fabrication

The latest electrical engineering software from Zuken and nVent offers to increase productivity and reduce time to market in panel design and fabrication with software that updates with live data and has an easy-to-use central parts library.


News Nov 30, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Remote Ambient Air Monitoring with Cost and Size in Mind

Remote Ambient Air Monitoring with Cost and Size in Mind

Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment. Banner has created the S15S sensor for use with cloud monitoring, giving manufacturers more efficient environmental control.


News Nov 29, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell’s Latest Solutions Simplify Machine Design, Save on Cabinet Space

Rockwell’s Latest Solutions Simplify Machine Design, Save on Cabinet Space

Rockwell has expanded its Armor product family as part of their On-Machine solutions. The products are designed to be mounted on the machine or in the field, greatly reducing occupied space in the cabinet.


News Nov 29, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich