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Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator…

The Aircore Heavy Duty redefines heavy-duty motors with its efficient, reliable air-core design using a PCB stator yielding savings in material and energy costs for high-output applications.

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective…

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its energy conservation standards for expanded scope electric motors, effective April 7, 2025, with compliance required by January 1, 2029.

Beijer Electronics partners with Festo to integrate WebIQ into an upcoming series of motion controllers, offering a…

Beijer Electronics partners with Festo to integrate WebIQ into an upcoming series of motion controllers, offering a low-code HMI/SCADA solution for monitoring pneumatic and electrical systems.

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve…

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting…

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting innovations in precision, agility, and automation.

Aerotech’s new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for…

Aerotech’s new miniature Hexapod is a six degree-of-freedom positioning system that offers quick, precise motions for the semiconductor industry and optical alignment applications.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric…

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and…

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and worm gears to produce high torque in a small package.

Orbex Group has introduced its latest mobility-enhancing technology for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided…

Orbex Group has introduced its latest mobility-enhancing technology for autonomous mobile robots and automated guided vehicles in industrial environments: compact wheel drives.

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance…

ABB introduces a new three-lead design to simplify the installation, maintenance, and setup of its Baldor-Reliance stainless steel motors.

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial…

Oriental Motor’s catalog now includes a series of small yet capable articulated, SCARA, and Cartesian industrial robots, as well as a new set of controllers and drivers.

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and…

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial…

Water cooling has been used for years to reduce heat in electronics and it’s being seen in more industrial applications, like the new AM8300 servomotors from Beckhoff.

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for…

The new TRP Tru-TracPro from the Encoder Products Company drastically speeds up integration and data collection for rotating and product transporting motion systems.

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and…

New updates to the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 VFD provide new communication protocols, condition monitoring and diagnostic functions, and algorithms for increasing energy efficiency.

Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy…

Do you have excessive energy problems? Beckhoff has a solution for you: with their new AX8820, you can dump extra energy back into the electrical grid and save money every month.