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Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Longer For Larger Machines: Renishaw Offers Extended FORTiS Encoder Scales

Renishaw has expanded the capabilities of its FORTiS encoder scales to accommodate longer lengths, specifically targeting larger machine tools.


News Sep 30, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Beckhoff Expands TwinCAT 3 with CNC for EDM and Additive Manufacturing

Beckhoff Expands TwinCAT 3 with CNC for EDM and Additive Manufacturing

Beckhoff has enhanced its TwinCAT PC-based control software with new functions and additional technology packages designed for additive manufacturing and EDM machine applications.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

Calling All Engineers: The 2024 Control Engineering Survey

The quality of our educational content comes from truly understanding our audience. We need your help to give us the best snapshot of today’s industry, plus a chance to win Amazon gift card prizes!


News Sep 16, 2024 by David Peterson
Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

Heidenhain has released an intelligent tool evaluation system and a tool breakage detector designed to enhance machining reliability, boost operational efficiency, and maximize uptime.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Control Bits: A Roundup of Sizzling Summer Automation News

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots, networking, and even some exciting company development news!


News Sep 11, 2024 by David Peterson
Researchers Optimize 3D Printing for Complex Designs With “Self-Improving” AI

Researchers Optimize 3D Printing for Complex Designs With “Self-Improving” AI

A team of researchers from Washington State University used artificial intelligence to manipulate 3D printing processes to make optimally designed models of kidneys and prostates.


News Sep 10, 2024 by Seth Price
Aerotech Expands Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.8

Aerotech Expands Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.8

Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for data acquisition, HMI visualization, and CNC machine features. 


News Sep 08, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
IMTS 2024: Looking Ahead to Manufacturing Automation

IMTS 2024: Looking Ahead to Manufacturing Automation

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is set to impress with thousands of displays spanning fabrication, machine technology, automation, and more next week at Chicago’s McCormick Place.


News Sep 06, 2024 by David Peterson
Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics Cooperate to Streamline Robotic Innovation

Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics Cooperate to Streamline Robotic Innovation

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Seth Price
FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

Comau Releases End-To-End Manufacturing Solution for Hairpin Stators

In response to the automotive industry's growing demand for electric motors, Comau has launched a catalog of advanced, fully automated machines specifically designed for the production of hairpin stators.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and automation technology. The new facility will extend Fanuc's customer reach in the region.


News Jul 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric has increased its existing investment in Realtime Robotics. The company is focused on strengthening its factory automation solutions with Realtime Robotics' motion planning technology.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Launches an All-in-One Collaborative Machine Tending Solution

ABB Launches an All-in-One Collaborative Machine Tending Solution

ABB has released its latest Omnivance application cell, a machine tending system complete with a collaborative robot, gripper, tray system, controller, and even optional area scanners.


News Jun 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Flexxbotics moves towards the era of the ‘smart factory’ with the release of a software solution that provides autonomous control, communication, and coordination of robotic fleets across factories.


News Jun 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New Products From Banner Engineering: Light Curtain and Edge Sensor

New Products From Banner Engineering: Light Curtain and Edge Sensor

Banner Engineering is improving safety and detection for industrial automation with the launch of two new products: the S4B series light curtain and the EG24 series precision edge sensor.


News May 20, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
3 Lessons From Automate: Looking Toward the Trends of the Future

3 Lessons From Automate: Looking Toward the Trends of the Future

The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos and displays, what kind of trends can we expect throughout 2024 and beyond?


News May 14, 2024 by David Peterson
Automate 2024: More Exciting Control and Robotics Technology

Automate 2024: More Exciting Control and Robotics Technology

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured items, and snapshots of the technology on display to the world!


News May 11, 2024 by David Peterson