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FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC and Inbolt Automate Moving Assembly Lines With Robots

FANUC robots can now perform tasks on a moving assembly line thanks to Inbolt’s mountable 3D-vision system, powered by AI. The collaboration between the companies’ technology was on display at Automate 2025.


News May 19, 2025 by Seth Price
Automate Highlight Series: Power Protection With PULS FIEPOS and PISA

Automate Highlight Series: Power Protection With PULS FIEPOS and PISA

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.


News May 18, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate Highlight Series: UR and MiR Showcase the Power of Collaboration

Automate Highlight Series: UR and MiR Showcase the Power of Collaboration

UR and MiR worked together to demonstrate the concept of collaboration at Automate 2025, featuring the new UR15 cobot, plenty of UR+ ecosystem partners, and integrated AMR solutions.


News May 17, 2025 by David Peterson
On Track at Automate 2025: Güdel Rolls Out 7th-Axis Linear Track for Cobots

On Track at Automate 2025: Güdel Rolls Out 7th-Axis Linear Track for Cobots

Güdel has expanded its existing line of 7th-axis linear tracks, this time including one for collaborative and small industrial robots. The new Cobomover gives robots an additional 5 m of working range.


News May 16, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair Invigorates AMR Perception with 3D Ultrasonic Tech: ADAR

Sonair debuts a pioneering sensor tech, ADAR: a first-of-its-kind, three-dimensional ultrasonic technology that challenges the capabilities of conventional LiDAR perception.


News May 15, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect objects with transparent, reflective, dirty, and other challenging surfaces.


News May 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

Banner Launches 3-Axis Vibration Sensors for Predictive Maintenance

The new QM30VT3 sensor series from Banner Engineering features 3-axis vibration monitoring, making the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance simple.


News May 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility for industrial network demands.


News May 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Meet Iggy Rob: Igus’ Low-Cost Humanoid Robot With a Lust for Life

Meet Iggy Rob: Igus’ Low-Cost Humanoid Robot With a Lust for Life

Igus’ new low-cost humanoid robot, Iggy Rob, is made up of the company’s collaborative robot arms and AMR. Iggy Rob can be used in industrial, service, and transportation applications and costs just under $55,000.


News May 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz Expands myPNOZ Safety Relay with Versatile Modules for Smarter, Safer Automation

Pilz’s upgraded myPNOZ safety relay adds new modules for flexible machine protection, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency across complex systems.


News May 08, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Epson Boosts Safe Human-Robot Workflows with New SCARA Line

Epson Boosts Safe Human-Robot Workflows with New SCARA Line

Epson Robotics has introduced its new GX-C series of SCARA robots with vibration-eliminating and SafeSense technology.


News May 08, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Releases iiQWorks Engineering Suite for Total Robot Automation

KUKA Releases iiQWorks Engineering Suite for Total Robot Automation

The iiQWorks engineering suite enables offline programming and simulation of KUKA robots. The software is designed to speed up and simplify robotic automation at all steps.


News May 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Aaeon Launches OMNI-ADN HMI Panel PC Series for Industrial Automation

Aaeon Launches OMNI-ADN HMI Panel PC Series for Industrial Automation

The new OMNI-ADN series of panel PCs from Aaeon is designed to give users a low to mid-level modular HMI option for machine control and monitoring.


News May 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Banner Adds Blanking and Muting Tools to S4B Safety Light Curtains

Configuring safety devices can increase downtime. With devices like Banner Engineering's new S4B fixed blanking tool and S4B mute arm sensor kit, safety light curtains can be configured quickly and easily.


News May 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Seth Price
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
How Dexterity’s Mech is Changing Industrial Work Dynamics

How Dexterity’s Mech is Changing Industrial Work Dynamics

Dexterity’s Mech robot is designed for warehouses to support labor-heavy tasks, sparking discussion about how automation fits into the modern workforce.


News Apr 28, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin