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Control Bits: A Roundup of Automation News You May Have Missed

Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!

March 14, 2024 by David Peterson

SMC Releases Lightweight, Vacuum-integrated Electric Gripper for Cobots

SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new gripper has a built-in vacuum pump and can be used with a single electrical wire connection.

March 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

Breaking Traditions: KEB Automation Releases a New Web-Based HMI

KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be mounted anywhere on the machine, powered by the HELIO visualization system.

March 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing powerful computing for visualizing industrial edge data applications.

March 12, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Schunk System Enables Automatic, Quick Change of Gripper Fingers

The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.

March 12, 2024 by Seth Price

(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

March 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Streamlining Robot Operation With Mitsubishi’s New R86TB Teach Pendant

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.

March 07, 2024 by Seth Price

Banner’s New AC Voltage Sensor for Equipment Monitoring

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.

March 05, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Lütze Expands LOCC-Box System With New IO-Link Gateway

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.

March 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.

March 01, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Rockwell Automation Releases New Panel and Box Industrial PCs

Rockwell Automation has released a panel PC/HMI combination unit designed to add additional functionality and computing power to the existing FactoryTalk Optix portfolio.

February 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Festo Makes Tech Jump With VTEP High-Precision Proportional Valve

Festo's controlled pneumatics technology is expanding possibilities for using pneumatics in automated applications. The innovative functions offered by VTEP play a role in creating these opportunities.

February 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Circular Economy Practices: Business Growth and Environmental Responsibility

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace circularity practices for sustainable growth and economical product lifecycles.

February 26, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

New IO-Link Connectivity at the Edge From Hilscher

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.

February 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.

February 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.

February 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

February 22, 2024 by David Peterson

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.

February 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell

Banner Engineering Expands IIoT Gateway Controller Series

The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity for IIoT with cellular and ISM radio capabilities.

February 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.

February 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell