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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
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
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
Caught in 12K: Datalogic’s AV7000 Barcode Camera System

Caught in 12K: Datalogic’s AV7000 Barcode Camera System

Datalogic’s AV7000 12K barcode system captures high-res images at high speeds, improving 1D/2D code reading accuracy and efficiency on fast-moving lines.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Detect Non-Metallic Materials with Gavazzi’s Smart Capacitive Sensors

Detect Non-Metallic Materials with Gavazzi’s Smart Capacitive Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi’s new capacitive proximity sensors feature LED bar graphs for easy alignment, real-time diagnostics, and IO-Link for advanced automation control.


News Apr 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new slide-lock connectors from Banner Engineering.


News Mar 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils ThinManager-Ready Tablets for Industry

Pepperl+Fuchs Unveils ThinManager-Ready Tablets for Industry

The Tab-IND and Pad-Ex tablets offer rugged, ThinManager-ready solutions for industrial and hazardous areas, ensuring secure connectivity and efficient operation.


News Feb 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting innovations in precision, agility, and automation.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

ABB AppStudio: No-Code Robot Interface for Industrial Automation

ABB’s AppStudio lets users create custom, no-code robot interfaces. With drag-and-drop tools and cloud-based templates, automation is simplified.


News Feb 03, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby objects with pre-collision sensing technology.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Weidmuller’s Engineering Services Offer Custom PLC Interfaces

Weidmuller’s Engineering Services Offer Custom PLC Interfaces

Weidmuller has expanded its engineering services to simplify troubleshooting, installation, and interfacing between PLCs and other hardware.


News Nov 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Flexxbotics’s Integration with LMI Technologies Aids Precise Manufacturing

Flexxbotics’s Integration with LMI Technologies Aids Precise Manufacturing

Flexxbotics enhances robot-driven quality inspection in smart manufacturing environments by introducing robot compatibility with LMI Technologies’s 3D measurement tools.


News Nov 13, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Universal Robots Launches Automated Robot Development with AI Accelerator

Universal Robots Launches Automated Robot Development with AI Accelerator

Universal Robots empowers industrial robot application developers with its low-code, NVIDIA-backed AI Accelerator toolkit for advanced robot application development.


News Nov 11, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
The SIMOCODE M-CP Offers Flexibility and Scalability in Compact Form

The SIMOCODE M-CP Offers Flexibility and Scalability in Compact Form

A motor control center from Siemens offers efficient monitoring, data collection, and feedback, enabling more accurate control decisions.


News Nov 07, 2024 by Seth Price
The Latest in 3D Printing: Speed-Modulated Ironing and Acoustic Holograms

The Latest in 3D Printing: Speed-Modulated Ironing and Acoustic Holograms

Researchers are continually making developments in 3D printing, leading to advancements in the production of objects with different translucency and textures being printed at higher speeds and efficiencies.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Actuator Showdown: Tolomatic’s RSX Electric Actuators Take on Tradition

Actuator Showdown: Tolomatic’s RSX Electric Actuators Take on Tradition

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These high-force actuators may be a better option than traditional hydraulics.


News Oct 24, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB’s GoFa Series Cobots Increase Accuracy Tenfold with New Feature

ABB has introduced various features to its GoFa series cobots to enhance their accuracy, operational efficiency, and applicability.


News Oct 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Instead of Going to Walmart for a Printer, Alquist Prints a Walmart

Instead of Going to Walmart for a Printer, Alquist Prints a Walmart

Alquist has successfully printed a Walmart. Yes, you read that correctly. Using 3DCP, Alquist has built the largest printed structure in the United States: a superstore in Tennessee.


News Oct 07, 2024 by Seth Price
SMC Releases Cylinders and Suction Cups for Delicate Automation

SMC Releases Cylinders and Suction Cups for Delicate Automation

SMC, a leading company in pneumatics, has recently introduced two new products to its portfolio: a new guide cylinder for improved linear motion and suction cups for handling delicate items.


News Oct 04, 2024 by Austin Futrell