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Rockwell Makes Automation Look Easy With Updates to ArmorBlock 5000

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s enhanced firmware and features for the ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link device series.

About 3 days ago by Joshua Tidwell

LUTZE Debuts New LCIS2/3 Relay Series With Double-Pole Contacts

LUTZE has introduced twelve new units in the new LCIS 2 and LCIS 3 relay series that come with either 1, 2, or 4 changeover contact sets, all while maintaining a compact design.

April 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Accelerate PLC Ladder Logic Learning with New Arduino Starter Kit

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

April 08, 2024 by David Peterson

Precise Motion With New Servos and Drive Units From Oriental Motor

Oriental Motor recently released the new AZX series of servo motors and drives, designed to deliver higher speeds and torque than the previous product line.

April 02, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Turck Releases Next-generation Flow Sensors With Alphanumeric Display

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an alphanumeric display to clearly show the flow and temperature of liquids.

March 29, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Pilz Enhances PSENradar Vision for Safe Operation in Tough Environments

Asymmetrical zone monitoring can be challenging, but Pilz's newest additions to its safe radar system are designed to enable users to safely monitor protection zones in challenging environments and confined spaces.

March 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics | Remote Monitoring and Recovery

Kawasaki Robotics and Olis Robotics partner to integrate respective technologies, allowing Kawasaki’s industrial robots to be controlled by the Olis Connect monitoring and recovery solution.

March 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.

February 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell

KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

February 14, 2024 by Seth Price

ELESA Debuts Wide-Ranging Line of Industrial Vacuum Grippers

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.

February 06, 2024 by Jeremy Cook

Westermo Unveils SandCat: Plug-and-Play Switches for Industrial Ethernet Networks

Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be versatile, reliable, compact, and user-friendly.

February 05, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

HMS Networks Links Raspberry Pi to Industry With New Adapter

HMS and Anybus have made a goal of easing integration between various industrial protocols with the new Raspberry Pi adapter board for the CompactCom module.

February 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

New KR FORTEC is a Dynamic Leap for KUKA Industrial Robotics

KUKA has released a reliable and cost-effective new industrial robot model, the KR FORTEC, that comes in a compact design for small-footprint but high-load applications.

January 25, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Festo’s New DHPL Parallel Gripper Offers Versatile EoAT Solution

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.

January 18, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

The Automator’s Edge: New Weekly Video Series Comes to Control!

Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.

January 16, 2024 by David Peterson

Keyence Expands CL-3000 Series of Confocal Displacement Sensors

Keyence has expanded its catalog of displacement sensors to include explosion-proof, vacuum-proof, and long-range models. The new additions aim to deliver high-accuracy measurements in a greater variety of environments.

January 16, 2024 by Seth Price

Enhance Workplace Efficiency with Patlite’s Bluetooth Stack Lights

Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.

January 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell

New Compact Valve From Schmalz Centralizes Vacuum Gripping

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.

December 30, 2023 by Damond Goodwin

KEB Automation Releases DL4 Servo Motors For Equipment Manufacturers

KEB Automation has launched the DL4, an 8-pole AC servo motor in three frame sizes with torque ratings from 11 to 520 Nm and power ratings up to 77 kW for the largest models.

December 19, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich

ABB Announces Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Industry

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.

December 18, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo