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Kassow Robots Launches App-Based Interface for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX OS

Kassow Robots Launches App-Based Interface for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX OS

The new Connector App enables operators to connect and control Kassow’s robots in real time, all from a single ctrlX OS device, without PLC programming.


News Apr 15, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Cutting the Spin: Fluke Streamlines Alignment Work

Cutting the Spin: Fluke Streamlines Alignment Work

Fluke’s RotAlign Core and Elite improve shaft alignment with faster setup, real-time feedback, and reduced measurement errors.


News Apr 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Yaskawa Does the Heavy Lifting at MODEX 2026

Yaskawa Does the Heavy Lifting at MODEX 2026

Yaskawa’s Motoman supply chain robotic solutions were showcased as examples of AI-driven and collaborative solutions aimed at tackling common labor and scalability challenges.


News Apr 14, 2026 by David Peterson
Latest Software Updates Aim To Improve Industrial Workflows

Latest Software Updates Aim To Improve Industrial Workflows

Beijer Electronics, Visual Components, and Fluke Corporation have released enhanced HMI software, faster factory simulation tools, and accelerated AI-powered maintenance work.


News Apr 11, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Yaskawa Releases AC Microdrive For Single and Three-Phase Motors

Yaskawa Releases AC Microdrive For Single and Three-Phase Motors

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent magnet, and synchronous reluctance motor operation up to 40 HP.


News Apr 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Ecosystem Accelerates Real-World Physical AI Deployment

NVIDIA Ecosystem Accelerates Real-World Physical AI Deployment

From simulation to deployment, NVIDIA’s ecosystem is reshaping robotics with AI, data, and real-time control.


News Apr 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Universal Robots Debuts AI Trainer with Real-World Feedback

Universal Robots Debuts AI Trainer with Real-World Feedback

With force-aware learning, UR AI Trainer enables robots to train using real-world data, improving automation performance.


News Apr 02, 2026 by Seth Price
Siemens Introduces LOGO! 9 Next-Generation Logic Controllers

Siemens Introduces LOGO! 9 Next-Generation Logic Controllers

The LOGO! 9 logic controllers offer up to 800 function blocks, expanded I/O capacity, a color touchscreen display, and improved engineering tools for small-scale automation tasks.


News Apr 02, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Flexiv Secures Investment to Advance Adaptive Robotics

Flexiv Secures Investment to Advance Adaptive Robotics

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.


News Apr 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence LJ Developer Simplifies 3D Vision Code Creation

Keyence LJ Developer Simplifies 3D Vision Code Creation

LJ Developer enables faster 3D inspection setup using a graphical interface and auto-generated source code for manufacturing systems.


News Mar 31, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Compact BXI Drives Bring Precision Motion to Robotic Joints

Compact BXI Drives Bring Precision Motion to Robotic Joints

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic joint movement.


News Mar 30, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB Announces Product Upgrades, Nvidia Partnership, and 2026 Investments

ABB has released a new version of its Symphony Plus DCS, integrated NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, and announced plans to scale manufacturing and R&D across India.


News Mar 28, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Ethernet-Driven Energy Monitoring Arrives with EM600 Series

Ethernet-Driven Energy Monitoring Arrives with EM600 Series

Carlo Gavazzi’s EM600 Series transforms energy analyzers into connected, real-time system components with flexible integration options.


News Mar 27, 2026 by Austin Futrell
AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

The Stride Pro Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches build on the company’s basic unmanaged switches, offering enhanced networking features, including IGMP snooping and port mirroring.


News Mar 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Getting a GRIIP on Physical AI: Vention’s Rapid Operator AI

Physical AI is a recurring theme in today’s industrial automation. Control.com recently met with Vention’s CEO to gain insights about the company’s newest offering, Rapid Operator AI.


News Mar 26, 2026 by David Peterson
Banner Expands Safety Light Curtains To Include More Lengths

Banner Expands Safety Light Curtains To Include More Lengths

The 14 mm resolution S4B safety light curtains now include 1,350 mm, 1,500 mm, 1,650 mm, and 1,800 mm long models, accommodating a wider range of machine guarding applications.


News Mar 24, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

KUKA Expands KR CYBERTECH Lineup With New Payload Robots

New KR CYBERTECH models from KUKA increase payload capacity while maintaining compact design and high precision for industrial automation.


News Mar 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Arduino Launches Ventuno Q AI-Ready Single-Board Platform

Arduino Launches Ventuno Q AI-Ready Single-Board Platform

Arduino introduces the Ventuno Q, a single-board platform combining Linux computing and microcontroller control for AI and robotics.


News Mar 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
A Look at STMicroelectronics’ Software for AI‑Enhanced Motor Control

A Look at STMicroelectronics’ Software for AI‑Enhanced Motor Control

The software development kit for low-voltage three-phase brushless motors gives designers the power of AI and machine learning without requiring years of experience.


News Mar 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Nord Drivesystems Adds 112 Frame Size to IE5+ Synchronous Motor Line

Nord Drivesystems Adds 112 Frame Size to IE5+ Synchronous Motor Line

The IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors are now available in size 112, extending the line’s power range to 15 hp while still maintaining high energy efficiency.


News Mar 19, 2026 by Austin Futrell