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Industry Tech Days: Virtual Trade Show and Conference Hosted by AllAboutCircuits

Industry Tech Days: Virtual Trade Show and Conference Hosted by AllAboutCircuits

Here is your guide to the top control and automation sessions at the Industry Tech Days 2022 free virtual conference that begins Monday, September 19th.


News Sep 18, 2022 by David Peterson
Robustel Offers Three New Lines of Industrial Edge Computing Gateways

Robustel Offers Three New Lines of Industrial Edge Computing Gateways

Robustel released its latest edge computing gateways designed to service the growing demands of IoT and IIoT. With different network protocol capabilities, The EG5100, EG5120, and LG5100 seek to serve high data transfer markets.


News Sep 16, 2022 by Seth Price
Bosch Rexroth’s RINEER Vane Motor Series Now Available Worldwide

Bosch Rexroth’s RINEER Vane Motor Series Now Available Worldwide

With patented technology that makes max torque at zero RPM possible, Bosch Rexroth's hydraulic, high torque vane motors used in maritime and offshore and oil and gas industries are now available worldwide.


News Sep 15, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Fraunhofer Research Uses NVIDIA Technology for AI Robotic Simulation

Fraunhofer Research Uses NVIDIA Technology for AI Robotic Simulation

Using simulation, and thus, reducing costs associated with prototyping and testing, the Fraunhofer Institute of Material Flow and Logistics (IML) attempts to advance robotic R&D.


News Sep 14, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Doosan Robotics Partners with Industrial Automation Supply to Expand Reach in US

Doosan Robotics Partners with Industrial Automation Supply to Expand Reach in US

In a boost for manufacturing across the Northeast US, Doosan has announced a partnership with Industrial Automation Supply as a reseller for the popular collaborative robot M, H, and A-SERIES models.


News Sep 14, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
Elmo Motion Control Set to Join Bosch Rexroth as Industry 4.0 Becomes Reality

Elmo Motion Control Set to Join Bosch Rexroth as Industry 4.0 Becomes Reality

Bosch Rexroth signed an agreement to acquire motion control specialist, Elmo Motion Control. With this acquisition, and others this year, Bosch Rexroth aims to make Industry 4.0 a reality.


News Sep 13, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Expands KR SCARA Series for Standard and Cleanroom Applications

KUKA Expands KR SCARA Series for Standard and Cleanroom Applications

KUKA adds to their product line of SCARA robots. SCARA robots are great for applications with fast, short movements. By adding to its SCARA lineup, KUKA is ensuring its foothold in the industrial robot market.


News Sep 13, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Yaskawa Releases Extended-Reach 8 kg Payload GP8L Robot

Yaskawa Releases Extended-Reach 8 kg Payload GP8L Robot

Yaskawa announces the release of its long-reaching, six-axis GP8L robot for maximum productivity in limited spaces. With easy installation and use in a variety of applications, the GP8L stands apart from similar products on the market.


News Sep 12, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Improves User Operations with Next-Generation Machine Visualization Solutions

Emerson Improves User Operations with Next-Generation Machine Visualization Solutions

Emerson's new visual interface solution, PACSystems RXi HMI, is an out-of-the box system ready for IIoT operation to help machine builders and operators overcome the limitations of lower budgets, fewer people, and higher productivity demands.


News Sep 09, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Banner Releases Compact, Programmable IO-Link Master with Ethernet

Banner Releases Compact, Programmable IO-Link Master with Ethernet

Banner's new DXMR90-4K IO-Link Master is a self-contained programmable controller, compatible with industry IO-Link standard devices to collect factory data to send directly into the cloud for different operations.


News Sep 08, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Schaffner’s Unique Locking Plug Prevents Accidental Unplugging

Schaffner’s Unique Locking Plug Prevents Accidental Unplugging

Schaffner releases new power connector, expanding on their IEC lock connector offerings to prevent accidental unplugging and for reducing electrical noise.


News Sep 07, 2022 by Seth Price
Industrial XR: Are Virtual and Augmented Reality Living Up to the Hype?

Industrial XR: Are Virtual and Augmented Reality Living Up to the Hype?

The extended reality market is predicted to grow nearly 60% in the next five years and is seeing increasing use in manufacturing. Below, we’ll take a look at some of the ways AR, VR, and MR are being used in various industrial processes.


News Sep 06, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
Rockwell Automation Revamps 450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtains

Rockwell Automation Revamps 450L GuardShield Safety Light Curtains

Rockwell revamps their 450L GuardShield safety light curtains with new, patented technology, offering customers transmitter and receiver dual functionality for a more efficient and economical safety solution.


News Sep 05, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Schneider Electric to Create Scholarships for Trades and Skills Education

Schneider Electric to Create Scholarships for Trades and Skills Education

Schneider Electric recently announced a partnership with the SkillPointe Foundation to fund scholarships in skills-based learning as a way to address the ongoing shortage of skilled workers.


News Sep 02, 2022 by Seth Price
FANUC Creates Digitalization Suite To Improve Programming Efficiency

FANUC Creates Digitalization Suite To Improve Programming Efficiency

FANUC's new G-code simulation software, NC Reflection Studio, uses CNC parameters, kinematics, and machine layouts to help customers increase programming efficiency and improve machining processes in shops.


News Sep 01, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Advanced Energy Unveils Latest Additions to TEGAM 700 Series Bond Meters

Advanced Energy Unveils Latest Additions to TEGAM 700 Series Bond Meters

Advanced Energy has released two new bond meters, the TEGAM 720A and TEGAM 730A, to measure electrical bonding between devices for the aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy industries.


News Sep 01, 2022 by Seth Price
LMI Technologies’ All-in-one 3D Smart Sensor Solution

LMI Technologies’ All-in-one 3D Smart Sensor Solution

LMI Technologies has developed the Gocator 2600, a 3D smart sensor laser line profiler that provide customers with improved plant efficiency in order to reduce costs and improve production processes for their customers.  


News Aug 31, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Schmalz’ Needle Gripper Technology for Porous Materials

Schmalz’ Needle Gripper Technology for Porous Materials

​​​​​​​Schmalz has released their new “needle gripper” used as an alternative to vacuum grippers in materials handling for natural and porous materials such as particle board. 


News Aug 30, 2022 by Seth Price
Consumer Data in an AI World: Restaurants, Shopping, and Machine Vision

Consumer Data in an AI World: Restaurants, Shopping, and Machine Vision

PreciTaste’s artificial intelligence-based platform and Shopic’s clip-on smart cart device provide consumers with an enhanced shopping experience but also bring about concerns of shopper privacy and security.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Easier Signal Connections With New Banner Junction Blocks

Easier Signal Connections With New Banner Junction Blocks

Merging shared signals has been the job of terminal strips and junction boxes since the early days of electrical systems. Banner Engineering’s new molded junction blocks ease the process for assembling and troubleshooting.


News Aug 29, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich