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Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative mode and up to 3,000 mm/sec in non-collaborative mode.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Introduces Plug-in Solenoid Valve With Top-Ported Design

SMC Introduces Plug-in Solenoid Valve With Top-Ported Design

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Olis Remote Monitoring for PLCs: Not Just for Robots Anymore

Olis Remote Monitoring for PLCs: Not Just for Robots Anymore

Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and clear faults has been expanded from robotics to PLC systems by Olis Robotics.


News Aug 27, 2024 by David Peterson
Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Seth Price
Baumer Launches GIM600R Inclination Sensor for Mobile Machinery

Baumer Launches GIM600R Inclination Sensor for Mobile Machinery

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.


News Aug 18, 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
Beckhoff’s New Compact Multi-I/O EtherCAT Interface: The EL8601-8411

Beckhoff’s New Compact Multi-I/O EtherCAT Interface: The EL8601-8411

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can accommodate up to nine different signal types.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ForwardX Robotics Slims Down Flex 600-L AMR for Greater Versatility

ForwardX Robotics Slims Down Flex 600-L AMR for Greater Versatility

ForwardX Robotics has slimmed down its Flex 600-L AMR with the release of the Flex 600-L Slim. This model features a slimmer and larger load surface area for interacting with a wider range of racks and carts.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.


News Aug 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.


News Aug 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
The BNI00 Series from Balluff Facilitates Communication for Automation

The BNI00 Series from Balluff Facilitates Communication for Automation

Balluff’s BNI00 IO-Link master is available at low cost yet provides plenty of input/output capability, enabling quick interfacing of various automation components.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Seth Price
Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz supports flexible, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its new modular and energy-saving FMG matrix area gripper for flat workpieces of nearly any shape.


News Aug 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
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
SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous inspection in industrial environments.


News Aug 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Danfoss Launches Hydraulic Remote Portfolio for Finer Machine Control

Danfoss Launches Hydraulic Remote Portfolio for Finer Machine Control

Danfoss has recently expanded its product lineup with new heavy equipment controls to provide users with enhanced control capabilities, ergonomics, and increased reliability.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Damond Goodwin