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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
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
Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.


News May 05, 2025 by David Peterson
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
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
Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Schmalz Expands Area Gripping Flexibility With the FQE-V

Introducing the FQE-V, the newest scalable vacuum gripper system from Schmalz. The FQE-V is designed to deliver safe, precise handling of various workpieces in manufacturing and logistics applications.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer Introduces EB260 Encoders for Compact, Precise Motion Control

Baumer has released the EB260 bearingless rotary encoder with proprietary LowHarmonics signal processing technology, which enables auto calibration to eliminate signal errors caused by physical inconsistencies.


News Apr 23, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Cobot and Go: FANUC Launches Web Tool To Simplify Cobot Integration

Cobot and Go: FANUC Launches Web Tool To Simplify Cobot Integration

FANUC America's new "Cobot and Go" platform helps manufacturers quickly adopt collaborative robots with pre-engineered, ready-to-deploy automation solutions.


News Apr 18, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

Kollmorgen Debuts SFD-M Encoder for Multi-Turn Absolute Feedback

The new battery-free Kollmorgen SFD-M encoder delivers high-resolution, multi-turn absolute feedback for servo system motion control at the same cost as previous SFD single-turn models.


News Apr 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor Expands Rotary Encoder Lineup for Precision in Motion Control

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution range and are available in round or hollow shaft options to fit a variety of automation needs.


News Apr 16, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Next-Gen Motor Control: Rockwell Launches M100 With POW Switching

Next-Gen Motor Control: Rockwell Launches M100 With POW Switching

Rockwell’s new M100 motor starter enhances industrial safety, simplifies wiring, and improves motor efficiency with POW switching and flexible configurations.


News Apr 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Detect Non-Metallic Materials with Gavazzi’s Smart Capacitive Sensors

Detect Non-Metallic Materials with Gavazzi’s Smart Capacitive Sensors

Carlo Gavazzi’s new capacitive proximity sensors feature LED bar graphs for easy alignment, real-time diagnostics, and IO-Link for advanced automation control.


News Apr 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Carlo Gavazzi SPDL Series Power Supplies Offer Compact Efficiency

Carlo Gavazzi SPDL Series Power Supplies Offer Compact Efficiency

The new SPDL series offers up to 75 W of power in a compact 32 mm wide package. In addition to a small build, these power supplies are DIN-rail mountable and designed to operate in extreme temperatures.


News Apr 09, 2025 by Seth Price
Festo Enhances Pneumatics With Digital Closed-Loop Control System

Festo Enhances Pneumatics With Digital Closed-Loop Control System

Festo has developed Control Pneumatics technology to improve precision and efficiency in compressed air and gas applications via digital closed-loop control.


News Apr 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and I/O solution designed to simplify industrial automation.


News Apr 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell