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In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing…

In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.

Catch up on all the news from your favorite companies. We cover all the latest innovations in motors, sensors, robots,…

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!

New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration,…

New robot controllers from FANUC released as the IMTS 2024 promise cybersecurity enhancements, Python integration, improved remote capabilities, energy savings, and vision improvements.

Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for…

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. 

Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on…

Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on learning to prepare for real-world industrial robotics applications.

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power…

Yaskawa has expanded its GA800 variable speed drive product line to include drives and configured packages with power capabilities up to 1000 HP in a reduced footprint.

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

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.

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a…

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.

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor…

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.

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established…

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.

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex…

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

ForwardX Robotics has slimmed down its Flex 600-L AMR with the release of the Flex 600-L Slim. This model features a…

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.

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson…

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.

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and…

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.

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The…

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.

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and…

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.

Schmalz supports flexible, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its new modular and energy-saving FMG matrix area…

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.

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and…

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.

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for…

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.