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PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers…
PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.
KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to…
KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to bring forth volumetric efficiency while reducing unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.
Scantech’s automated 3D measurement station, the AM-DESK, can be coupled with different collaborative robot brands and…
Scantech’s automated 3D measurement station, the AM-DESK, can be coupled with different collaborative robot brands and comes equipped with easy-to-use 3D software for simple and complex measurement tasks.
Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although…
Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although this last style speeds up troubleshooting and installation, it has been a challenge to accept stranded wires, until now.
Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for…
Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for human-multirobot manipulation tasks undertaken in warehouse, factory, and construction environments.
Banner releases its latest industrial Ethernet communications extension, the R70 Ethernet Data Radio, to help…
Banner releases its latest industrial Ethernet communications extension, the R70 Ethernet Data Radio, to help manufacturers embed the IIoT within their operations.
KUKA's silver system partner, ROBOTENGINE, further develops KUKA's robot cell technology by designing and integrating a…
KUKA's silver system partner, ROBOTENGINE, further develops KUKA's robot cell technology by designing and integrating a technology agnostic robot cell to suit a wider variety of automation landscapes.
Siemens acquires Senseye and expands its partnership with NVIDIA to establish an industrial metaverse where digital twin…
Siemens acquires Senseye and expands its partnership with NVIDIA to establish an industrial metaverse where digital twin technology takes center stage, shifting the metaverse hype into a manufacturing reality.
Arduino has made the leap from the maker world to the industrial sector by combining its smooth user experience with…
Arduino has made the leap from the maker world to the industrial sector by combining its smooth user experience with RAKwireless' industry expertise to provide LoRaWAN connection capable of advanced IoT applications.
ABB’s new OmniVance Machining Cell and Machining Software drastically reduce setup and reconfiguration time through…
ABB’s new OmniVance Machining Cell and Machining Software drastically reduce setup and reconfiguration time through auto calibration and path tuning advances, making automation more intuitive than ever.
Watch our 'Introduction to PLCs' series by our very own Control Automation engineering staff. Join us for the YouTube…
Watch our 'Introduction to PLCs' series by our very own Control Automation engineering staff. Join us for the YouTube premier LIVE event on Wednesday, July 6th with a Q&A from the video author and engineer.
The newly-announced CIP Safety I/O Module from Balluff supports CIP Safety specifications over an Ethernet network,…
The newly-announced CIP Safety I/O Module from Balluff supports CIP Safety specifications over an Ethernet network, providing a platform for safety device distribution directly on the machine center.
Achieving precision in 3D printing with industrial robots has been difficult with typical programming software. 3D…
Achieving precision in 3D printing with industrial robots has been difficult with typical programming software. 3D CAD/CAM software opens up the possibilities of industrial robot additive processes.
ABB showcased its latest innovative motor solutions at the EASA Convention in Saint Louis, Missouri on June 26-28. The…
ABB showcased its latest innovative motor solutions at the EASA Convention in Saint Louis, Missouri on June 26-28. The motors are designed to operate in harsh industrial environments, with different options available to fit customers' changing needs.
KUKA introduces its latest technology and software advancements at the Automate 2022 show, including robotic friction…
KUKA introduces its latest technology and software advancements at the Automate 2022 show, including robotic friction stir welding and 3D bin picking solutions.
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…
Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!
Many companies offer automation solutions that work from the beginning to the end of a process. Not the progress of the…
Many companies offer automation solutions that work from the beginning to the end of a process. Not the progress of the product through the facility, but rather hardware from the shop floor to the cloud level and everything in between. We highlight here some solutions from Emerson and Bosch Rexroth from Automate 2022.
Universal Robots CEO Kim Povlsen is a self-described robotics geek who now runs one of the world’s leading…
Universal Robots CEO Kim Povlsen is a self-described robotics geek who now runs one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies where they strive to develop robots for the 98% of the market that doesn’t yet know they need them.
Using a combination of software, gripper, lift mount, and loading station, the OnRobot Palletizer is a flexible,…
Using a combination of software, gripper, lift mount, and loading station, the OnRobot Palletizer is a flexible, customizable option for all kinds of robot types and pallet-loading scenarios.