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Bosch Rexroth’s user-feedback driven redesign of their ACTIVE Cockpit software increases productivity and reduces the…

Bosch Rexroth’s user-feedback driven redesign of their ACTIVE Cockpit software increases productivity and reduces the time required for process optimization for friendlier use in manufacturing.

ABB looks to expand its lineup of motors with its acquisition of Siemens' Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business, a move that…

ABB looks to expand its lineup of motors with its acquisition of Siemens' Low Voltage NEMA Motor Business, a move that ABB hopes will benefit the two parties by bringing the Siemens' portfolio to its full potential.

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics,…

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics, speeding up industrial gluing operations and reducing waste and cleanup downtime.

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to…

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to exhibit its latest innovations in robotics and automation for industry.

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on…

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on customers to select individual components for the creation of a custom motion system.

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to…

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to visually and audibly alert operators of machine conditions in a more accurate manner.

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FANUC America expands its operations in Michigan with its soon-to-be-built West Campus designed to house manufacturing,…

FANUC America expands its operations in Michigan with its soon-to-be-built West Campus designed to house manufacturing, engineering, and R&D projects, increasing FANUC’s floor space to almost 2 million square feet.

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers…

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to…

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to bring forth volumetric efficiency while reducing unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.

Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although…

Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although this last style speeds up troubleshooting and installation, it has been a challenge to accept stranded wires, until now.

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for…

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for human-multirobot manipulation tasks undertaken in warehouse, factory, and construction environments. 

KUKA's silver system partner, ROBOTENGINE, further develops KUKA's robot cell technology by designing and integrating a…

KUKA's silver system partner, ROBOTENGINE, further develops KUKA's robot cell technology by designing and integrating a technology agnostic robot cell to suit a wider variety of automation landscapes.

Siemens acquires Senseye and expands its partnership with NVIDIA to establish an industrial metaverse where digital twin…

Siemens acquires Senseye and expands its partnership with NVIDIA to establish an industrial metaverse where digital twin technology takes center stage, shifting the metaverse hype into a manufacturing reality. 

Arduino has made the leap from the maker world to the industrial sector by combining its smooth user experience with…

Arduino has made the leap from the maker world to the industrial sector by combining its smooth user experience with RAKwireless' industry expertise to provide LoRaWAN connection capable of advanced IoT applications.

ABB’s new OmniVance Machining Cell and Machining Software drastically reduce setup and reconfiguration time through…

ABB’s new OmniVance Machining Cell and Machining Software drastically reduce setup and reconfiguration time through auto calibration and path tuning advances, making automation more intuitive than ever. 

Many companies including Yaskawa, Fanuc, and Control Techniques provide operation and monitoring of industrial equipment…

Many companies including Yaskawa, Fanuc, and Control Techniques provide operation and monitoring of industrial equipment through no-code technologies and improved graphical user interfaces.

Watch our 'Introduction to PLCs' series by our very own Control Automation engineering staff. Join us for the YouTube…

Watch our 'Introduction to PLCs' series by our very own Control Automation engineering staff. Join us for the YouTube premier LIVE event on Wednesday, July 6th with a Q&A from the video author and engineer.

The newly-announced CIP Safety I/O Module from Balluff supports CIP Safety specifications over an Ethernet network,…

The newly-announced CIP Safety I/O Module from Balluff supports CIP Safety specifications over an Ethernet network, providing a platform for safety device distribution directly on the machine center.