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AI-Powered xCognition from Xaba Pushes Robotic Automation Forward

AI-Powered xCognition from Xaba Pushes Robotic Automation Forward

Xaba raises $8 million in seed funding to scale its xCognition platform, using generative AI and digital twin technology to transform robotic programming.


News May 01, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Sunlight-Readable Cincoze Displays Designed for Extreme Conditions

Sunlight-Readable Cincoze Displays Designed for Extreme Conditions

Cincoze’s new 15.6" FHD panel PCs and monitors offer sunlight-readable, rugged HMI displays built for harsh environments and modular, easy-to-maintain design.


News Apr 14, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
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
Cognex In-Sight 8900: AI-Powered Vision System for Precision Inspection

Cognex In-Sight 8900: AI-Powered Vision System for Precision Inspection

Cognex’s In-Sight 8900 AI-powered vision system offers defect detection, traceability, & 21 CFR Part 11 compliance—all in a compact, self-contained unit.


News Apr 07, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Shedding Light on Safety: Keyence’s GL-V Curtain

Keyence’s GL-V Safety Light Curtain ensures worker safety in harsh environments with durable design, easy installation, and advanced troubleshooting features.


News Mar 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA advances robotics in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing with AI, machine vision, and digital twins, enabling precision, efficiency, and automation.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Expanded Automation Line from Wago: New Power, HMI, and PLC

Wago introduces the 2587 Power Supply Series, Visual Panel 200 HMIs, and PFC300 Controller, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and connectivity in industrial automation.


News Mar 18, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting reliability in industrial settings.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
February Automation Highlights: Beckhoff, Yaskawa, Emerson & More

February Automation Highlights: Beckhoff, Yaskawa, Emerson & More

Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding tools, and safety valves—stay informed!


News Mar 03, 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
Soft Landings, Hard Results: SMC’s new ZP3B_M Magnet Buffer

Soft Landings, Hard Results: SMC’s new ZP3B_M Magnet Buffer

Magnetic buffers, such as the SMC's ZP3B_M series, outperform spring buffers in automation due to consistent force, cleanliness, and longevity.


News Feb 24, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Precision in Motion: Oriental Motor’s Latest Advancements

Precision in Motion: Oriental Motor’s Latest Advancements

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.


News Feb 21, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Researchers Tackle Electronic Waste With Automated Disassembly

Researchers Tackle Electronic Waste With Automated Disassembly

Fraunhofer is addressing growing environmental and economic concerns by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine vision, and robotics to automate the disassembly and recycling process of electronic waste.


News Feb 14, 2025 by Seth Price
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