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Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.


News Apr 23, 2024 by David Peterson
Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.


News Apr 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
News From Hannover Messe: Rockwell’s Motor, Drive, and Edge Solutions

News From Hannover Messe: Rockwell’s Motor, Drive, and Edge Solutions

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.


News Apr 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Experience the Efficiency of Kollmorgen’s Updated AKD2G Servo Drive

Experience the Efficiency of Kollmorgen’s Updated AKD2G Servo Drive

Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive, marking a significant expansion in its offerings.


News Apr 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Applied Motion Products Launches Low-voltage Integrated Servo System

Applied Motion Products Launches Low-voltage Integrated Servo System

Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control voltage. The system combines a servo drive, motor, and encoder into a single unit.


News Apr 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Debuts Updated PLC: The S7-1200 G2

Siemens Debuts Updated PLC: The S7-1200 G2

The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the S7-1200 G2, demonstrated at Hannover Messe, contains an array of new features.


News Apr 16, 2024 by David Peterson
Big Boxes? No Problem With Festo’s New Heavy-Duty Palletizing Gantry

Big Boxes? No Problem With Festo’s New Heavy-Duty Palletizing Gantry

Festo has eased the jobs of OEMs and engineers by releasing a new heavy-duty palletizing gantry with a 400-pound pick capacity and online tools to reduce design time to as little as 20 minutes.


News Apr 09, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Precise Motion With New Servos and Drive Units From Oriental Motor

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.


News Apr 02, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
KEB Automation Adds Functionally Safe Encoders to DL4 Servos

KEB Automation Adds Functionally Safe Encoders to DL4 Servos

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation brand group, has integrated functional safety features into its DL4 motor series.


News Mar 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Two Newcomers in the World of Motion Control From Dunkermotoren and Baumer

Two Newcomers in the World of Motion Control From Dunkermotoren and Baumer

Two new encoders have hit the industrial market: Dunkermotoren has released a high-precision encoder, and Baumer has developed a rugged encoder for mobile equipment.


News Mar 20, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Control.com: Feeling The Supply Chain Mojo at MODEX 2024

Control.com: Feeling The Supply Chain Mojo at MODEX 2024

Atlanta was buzzing with technology, demonstrations, and innovative supply chain solutions from over 1000 individual exhibitors at MODEX 2024, March 11-14 at the GA World Congress Center.


News Mar 16, 2024 by David Peterson
Fast, Accurate, and IIoT Ready: Balluff’s New Rapid Positioning System

Fast, Accurate, and IIoT Ready: Balluff’s New Rapid Positioning System

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

Redefining HVAC Efficiency: Danfoss Introduces Alsmart Universal Controller

Danfoss has announced the next generation of HVAC programmable controllers to upgrade an already extensive portfolio in building management and control solutions for heating and cooling.


News Mar 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.


News Feb 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Seth Price
Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.


News Feb 06, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Siemens Expands Existing SINAMICS Servo Drive Product Family

Siemens Expands Existing SINAMICS Servo Drive Product Family

Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to increase precision, safety, and compatibility features.


News Jan 31, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Releases the LEHR Gripper Specialized for Collaborative Robots

SMC Releases the LEHR Gripper Specialized for Collaborative Robots

SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.


News Jan 30, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

This is Nuts! Caterpillar and Flory Industries Debut Electrical Harvesting

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.


News Jan 26, 2024 by David Peterson
Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.


News Jan 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich