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Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Comau Expands Smart Automation Through Strategic Alliances

Partnerships and acquisitions are helping Comau develop next-generation robotics, warehouse automation, and flexible manufacturing solutions.


News one hour ago by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC and Google Advance Physical AI for Manufacturing

FANUC and Google Advance Physical AI for Manufacturing

A new partnership between FANUC and Google aims to accelerate Physical AI adoption in robotics through ROS integration and advanced AI capabilities.


News Jun 02, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Robotic Grippers Gain a Smarter Grasp of Production

Robotic Grippers Gain a Smarter Grasp of Production

Designed for industrial robotics, the Camozzi Series CSPT combines intelligent gripping with integrated sensing and process monitoring.


News May 31, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

Cognex Launches a High-Speed AI-Powered Machine Vision System

The new In-Sight 3900 vision system, powered by Qualcomm technology, offers AI-enhanced, high-performance visual inspection without requiring an external PC.


News May 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Festo GripperAI Automates Mixed Product Robot Handling

Festo GripperAI Automates Mixed Product Robot Handling

GripperAI from Festo enables robots to handle mixed products automatically using AI-based gripping without repeated programming or template loading.


News May 26, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB PickMaster Lite Picks Up the Pace of Automation

ABB PickMaster Lite Picks Up the Pace of Automation

ABB’s PickMaster Lite simplifies and speeds up the deployment of vision-guided robotic picking systems for packaging and automation applications.


News May 21, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
IDEC Expands Timer Relay Product Line With Slim Multifunctional Options

IDEC Expands Timer Relay Product Line With Slim Multifunctional Options

The two new GT8A electronic timer relays feature a compact 17.5 mm-wide design, 10 timing functions, universal AC/DC input support, and DIN rail mounting for industrial control applications.


News May 19, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Powers Up Smarter Industrial Connections

Banner Powers Up Smarter Industrial Connections

New M12 power splitters, junction blocks, and cordsets from Banner improve power distribution, EMI resistance, and modular wiring for industrial automation and material handling.


News May 18, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

Balluff Introduces Compact Inductive Position Sensors for Tight Spaces

The new BIP position sensor offers IO-Link and analog interfaces in a small, durable housing, making it ideal for precise monitoring in demanding, space-constrained applications.


News May 15, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Elmo EASIII Unifies Motion Tuning and Machine Diagnostics

Elmo EASIII Unifies Motion Tuning and Machine Diagnostics

Designed for robotics and automation, Elmo EASIII unifies motion programming, analysis, and tuning across the company’s full hardware ecosystem.


News May 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell
High-Powered Vision Controller At The Edge Of Production

High-Powered Vision Controller At The Edge Of Production

In-Sight 6900 from Cognex combines NVIDIA Jetson AI computing with industrial vision control for high-speed inspections at the factory edge.


News May 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB OmniVance Automates Surface Finishing With Cobots

ABB OmniVance Automates Surface Finishing With Cobots

Designed for safer, more consistent finishing, ABB OmniVance automates sanding and polishing operations for manufacturers of all sizes.


News May 12, 2026 by Seth Price
Google Invests $10M in AI Manufacturing Workforce Skills

Google Invests $10M in AI Manufacturing Workforce Skills

Manufacturing Institute received $10 million from Google.org to train workers in AI fundamentals, advanced manufacturing, and future factory operations.


News May 12, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider TeSys Tera Gives Motors a Voice on the Floor

Schneider TeSys Tera Gives Motors a Voice on the Floor

TeSys Tera from Schneider Electric combines motor monitoring, protection, and control to reduce downtime through real-time predictive maintenance data.


News May 10, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Brake It Till You Make It With Dunkermotoren’s New E90R LN.

Brake It Till You Make It With Dunkermotoren’s New E90R LN.

A noise-optimized spring-applied brake, the Dunkermotoren E90R LN improves stability and reduces vibration without changing system design.


News May 07, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Enhances Device Maintenance With Updated Digital Solution

ABB Enhances Device Maintenance With Updated Digital Solution

My Measurement Assistant+ now features GenAI-powered Copilot support, predictive maintenance features, and QR code functionality to streamline measurement device maintenance and reduce downtime.


News May 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
SensoPart Streamlines Optical Sensor Selection With New DTECT Family

SensoPart Streamlines Optical Sensor Selection With New DTECT Family

The DTECT family bundles the company's optical sensors under a product naming convention that groups them by color, distance, presence, and 3D object detection.


News May 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Robotics Unveils High-Speed, Easy-To-Use Family of Robots

ABB Robotics Unveils High-Speed, Easy-To-Use Family of Robots

The PoWa robots combine high-speed motion and power with user-friendly programming and plug-and-play tooling, targeting a variety of manufacturing processes, including machine tending and welding.


News Apr 30, 2026 by Seth Price
Siemens IADC Bridges IT/OT Divide With AI at the Edge

Siemens IADC Bridges IT/OT Divide With AI at the Edge

Industrial Automation DataCenter (IADC) is Siemens’ hyperconverged IT/OT platform delivering AI at the edge, stronger security, and resilient operations.


News Apr 29, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Pushes Control Logic Beyond the Cabinet With DXMR50

Banner Pushes Control Logic Beyond the Cabinet With DXMR50

DXMR50 Logic Blocks handle timers, counters, scaling, and I/O directly on equipment, enabling cabinet-free automation for smaller systems.


News Apr 28, 2026 by Austin Futrell