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SMC Expands Pneumatics, Updates Air Cylinders and Cobot Grippers

SMC Expands Pneumatics, Updates Air Cylinders and Cobot Grippers

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.


News Jul 26, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

ABB Rolls Out Plug-and-Play LV Titanium Variable Speed Motors

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.


News Jul 18, 2025 by Seth Price
Thomson Adds Built-In Sync to Electrak HD Actuators

Thomson Adds Built-In Sync to Electrak HD Actuators

Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with simplified setup and higher safety.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Schneider Electric Launches Robotics Hub and Motion Platform

Schneider Electric Launches Robotics Hub and Motion Platform

New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation and control tech.


News Jul 16, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s Quasi Absolute Encoder for Absolute Positioning

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.


News Jul 13, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth Unveils Compact Dual Belt Linear Axis for Heavy Loads

Bosch Rexroth has added a dual belt linear axis to its portfolio of compact modules. The new axis can move two 385 kg loads with high speed, torque, and precision in compact industrial setups.


News Jul 10, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

Smaller, Smarter, Tougher: JVL Rolls Out Compact Motion Control Solutions

JVL has released the SMC66 stepper motor controller, a new modular closed-loop motion control system, and the MAC404 integrated servo motor to advance rugged, space-efficient motion control to meet modern automation demands.


News Jul 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Bosch Rexroth Rolls Out Heavy-Duty Electromechanical Cylinders

Bosch Rexroth Rolls Out Heavy-Duty Electromechanical Cylinders

Bosch Rexroth has expanded its existing line of electromechanical devices with the EMC-HP, an electric cylinder capable of a maximum force of 250 kN and a top speed of 0.83 m/s.


News Jun 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor Combines Robot Controller and Drivers Into Single Unit

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the MRC01 robot controller and AZ series drivers.


News Jun 11, 2025 by Seth Price
Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Robotic Hand Features Human-Like Grasp Without Complex Programming

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming, thanks to the use of compliant materials.


News Jun 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple integration and precise, reliable measurement in a variety of motion control applications.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren Expands Motor Control Platform With Compact Solutions

Dunkermotoren has expanded its motor control platform to include the BG 75 dMove motor and the BGE 8060 dPro motor controller.


News Jun 01, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Automate Highlight Series: Igus Builds Motion Components and Communities

Automate Highlight Series: Igus Builds Motion Components and Communities

Complex motion systems cannot exist without proper bearings and flexible guidance for wires and cables. Igus introduced not only new products, but also a community dedicated to sharing expertise.


News May 26, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Automate Highlight Series: Güdel on the Move With Cobots and Air Power

Güdel was all about motion at Automate, featuring the new CoboMover, a 7th-axis linear cobot track, and a set of incredible air bearings, which allowed one person to move a 6,300 lb robot easily!


News May 22, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate Highlight Series: Oriental Motor Converts Motion Into Robots

Automate Highlight Series: Oriental Motor Converts Motion Into Robots

Oriental Motor's booth illustrated a great example of product evolution beyond motors and servos to robots, all highly customizable with controllers and software that makes the setup much easier.


News May 21, 2025 by David Peterson
Automate 2025 Highlights: Schneider Shows a Schmooooth Experience

Automate 2025 Highlights: Schneider Shows a Schmooooth Experience

Schneider Electric's Automate booth highlighted user experience and the smooth connection of everything from sensors and actuators to full plant control with integrated hardware and software.


News May 20, 2025 by David Peterson
Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Motor City Automation | Previewing The Top Tech at Automate 2025

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.


News May 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Kollmorgen Releases High-Voltage IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motors

Kollmorgen Releases High-Voltage IC Ironcore Direct Drive Linear Motors

Kollmorgen has expanded its IC Ironcore direct drive linear motor lineup to include 400/480 VAC bus voltage rating, providing machine builders greater design flexibility for high-voltage applications.


News May 03, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Delivers Multi-Axis Motion Control With New Titanium Maestro

Elmo Motion Control has launched the Titanium Maestro, a motion controller engineered to deliver fast, scalable multi-axis motion control with real-time EtherCAT communication for demanding industrial applications.


News May 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

Mitsubishi Releases FR-D800 Series Compact, Next-Generation Inverters

The FR-D800 series inverters aim to save users time, power, and physical space across applications. The inverters support both induction and permanent magnet motors and feature a USB-C connection so users can set parameters with ease.


News Apr 30, 2025 by Seth Price