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Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand…

Addverb adopts Infineon’s Bluetooth low energy technology for safer warehouse robotics, AMETEK acquires FARO to expand its presence of 3D imaging and measurement, and Fictiv joins Misumi to scale AI-driven manufacturing.

Emerson’s AspenTech v15 software integrates generative AI and sustainability tools to enhance industrial operations and…

Emerson’s AspenTech v15 software integrates generative AI and sustainability tools to enhance industrial operations and accelerate decarbonization efforts.

Project Beyond is Emerson’s new enterprise operations platform that brings software-defined control, data…

Project Beyond is Emerson’s new enterprise operations platform that brings software-defined control, data contextualization, and industrial AI to existing automation systems.

Carlo Gavazzi has released an amplification module for combining multiple photoelectric sensors without crosstalk and…

Carlo Gavazzi has released an amplification module for combining multiple photoelectric sensors without crosstalk and with integrated diagnostics per channel.

The new P1PH9 reflex sensors use time-of-flight technology to detect objects up to 2.5 m away, even with interference.…

The new P1PH9 reflex sensors use time-of-flight technology to detect objects up to 2.5 m away, even with interference. The sensors feature a large light spot that can detect various shaped objects.

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of…

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine…

Emphasizing the importance of power at Automate 2025, PULS showed us the modular FIEPOS power supply for on-machine automation and the compact PISA circuit breakers for system protection.

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect…

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.

The new QM30VT3 sensor series from Banner Engineering features 3-axis vibration monitoring, making the shift from…

The new QM30VT3 sensor series from Banner Engineering features 3-axis vibration monitoring, making the shift from reactive to predictive maintenance simple.

The new OMNI-ADN series of panel PCs from Aaeon is designed to give users a low to mid-level modular HMI option for…

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.

B&R has released an updated version of its APC 3100 industrial PC that offers faster data storage and the latest intel…

B&R has released an updated version of its APC 3100 industrial PC that offers faster data storage and the latest intel chipset. The new APC 3200 has been designed to meet current and future industrial computing needs.

Oriental Motor has added 40 mm models to its incremental rotary encoders. The new encoders feature a wide resolution…

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.

The new LR5-LAN series eliminates the need for an output contact board. Now, operators can connect the signal towers…

The new LR5-LAN series eliminates the need for an output contact board. Now, operators can connect the signal towers directly to an industrial PC or PLC, enabling control via Ethernet communication.

The new TeSys Deca Advanced contactors made their debut at ProMat 2025. The contactors are designed for simple…

The new TeSys Deca Advanced contactors made their debut at ProMat 2025. The contactors are designed for simple installation and increased efficiency and reliability in motor management.

JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link…

JVL has upgraded its existing ServoStep integrated stepper motors to include dual analog outputs, built-in IO-Link communication, and the ability to synchronize up to 32 axes without a controller.

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage…

OFS has launched an artificial intelligence platform that enables executives and workers on the factory floor to leverage data, bridge communication, and, ultimately, improve manufacturing operations.

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The…

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an…

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling…

The new LR6 signal towers from Patlite feature a single M12 cable that simplifies wiring for industrial systems, enabling speedy installation, enhanced environmental resistance, and reduced maintenance requirements.