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GE Appliances and Einride Hit the Road, Autonomously Transporting Goods

GE Appliances and Einride Hit the Road, Autonomously Transporting Goods

Einride announced it is now deploying its autonomous, space-age-looking truck with zero tailpipe emissions to transport freight between GE Appliances’ manufacturing facility and finished goods warehouse.


News Dec 01, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson Takes Digital Transformation to Next Level With New Edge Solution

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.


News Nov 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Web-Based HMIs: Future Or Fad? HMI Project and KEB Say ‘It’s Here’

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.


News Nov 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Pilz PNOZmulti 2 Now With Safety over EtherCAT for Security and Efficiency

Pilz PNOZmulti 2 Now With Safety over EtherCAT for Security and Efficiency

PILZ has launched a configurable small controller that integrates machine and safety concepts. The PNOZmulti 2 with Safety over EtherCat is designed for safety and efficiency in production.


News Nov 24, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft Team Up to Excel Industry-wide Adoption of Generative AI

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.


News Nov 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
ForwardX Robotics Delivers Compact Power With New Max 1500-L Slim AMR

ForwardX Robotics Delivers Compact Power With New Max 1500-L Slim AMR

ForwardX Robotics’ latest autonomous mobile robot, the Max 1500-L Slim, is compact yet can lift incredibly large payloads. The new AMR is part of the company’s Max Series for logistics and manufacturing.


News Nov 21, 2023 by Seth Price
IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has launched a new line of photoelectric laser sensors with selectable application functions and IO-Link for enhanced capabilities in a multitude of settings.


News Nov 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
New Strobing LED Lighting Creates Illusion of Continuous Light

New Strobing LED Lighting Creates Illusion of Continuous Light

Smart Vision Lights has launched its latest machine vision light that utilizes Hidden Strobe technology. The strobing LED light aids high-speed imaging while appearing continuous.


News Nov 19, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Seth Price
Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff introduced its latest 1D/2D scanners for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, seeking to enhance traceability and improve efficiency in production and order fulfillment.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Omron Automation Introduces Its Latest Short-wave Infrared Camera

Omron Automation Introduces Its Latest Short-wave Infrared Camera

Omron Automation's latest camera uses short-wave infrared technology to produce higher-quality images without visible light, alleviating ambient light challenges and expanding inspection possibilities.


News Nov 12, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering brings light to compact spaces with its latest in-line status indicator and area light. The new additions are designed to simplify operations in even the tightest of spaces.


News Nov 09, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Fulfilling More than Orders: Amazon Deploys Robots for Enhanced Experience

Fulfilling More than Orders: Amazon Deploys Robots for Enhanced Experience

Amazon has announced Sequoia and Digit, two new robotic systems set to elevate customer and employee experience by enhancing operations and improving worker safety.


News Nov 08, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

Safer Handling of Heavy Robotic Pallet Loads, Courtesy of SCHUNK

SCHUNK has expanded the lineup of couplings for robot grippers with a device designed for heavier pallets, aligning with the advent of higher-payload robots entering the market.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking devices, which are both reliable and durable in compact form factors.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in 10 flexible models.


News Oct 14, 2023 by Seth Price
Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo