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Nearly 100 Years After First Invention, ABB Launches Next Generation of Miniature Circuit Breakers

Nearly 100 Years After First Invention, ABB Launches Next Generation of Miniature Circuit Breakers

ABB has improved its miniature circuit breaker (MCB) technology nearly 100 years after ABB first launched the technology. The new generation of MCBs is designed for greater efficiency, performance, and ease of use.


News Apr 25, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Trading Customization for Flexibility: Roundup of Robot Gripper Ecosystems

Trading Customization for Flexibility: Roundup of Robot Gripper Ecosystems

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this actually mean, and what are some examples of implementation in manufacturing industries?


News Apr 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Next Generation of Vacuum Grippers Include Communications Interface

Next Generation of Vacuum Grippers Include Communications Interface

COVAL has launched a new series of intelligent vacuum grippers capable of use in Industry 4.0-capable facilities, giving manufacturers more versatile gripping solutions.


News Apr 23, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ODVA Introduces Process Device Profiles, Aids With Diagnostic and Process Variables

ODVA Introduces Process Device Profiles, Aids With Diagnostic and Process Variables

ODVA releases process automation device profiles to help standardize process automation field device variables over Ethernet/IP, reducing device integration time and allowing for interchangeability between devices in the field.


News Apr 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Sci-Fi on the Factory Floor: Brain-machine Interfaces

Sci-Fi on the Factory Floor: Brain-machine Interfaces

While robotic "mind control" is still very early in development, a fully-integrated brain-machine interface would result in having a thought acted out in real life just by merely thinking of it.


News Apr 18, 2023 by Seth Price
Endress+Hauser Field Test Ethernet-APL, Readies Portfolio Launch

Endress+Hauser Field Test Ethernet-APL, Readies Portfolio Launch

Endress+Hauser test a new technology that brings high-speed Ethernet, industrial protocols, and power to field devices to support ever-advancing Industry 4.0 demand.


News Apr 17, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Compact Tower IPC Fit for Upright In-Cabinet Requirements Across Industries

Compact Tower IPC Fit for Upright In-Cabinet Requirements Across Industries

Advantech has designed its latest control console, the IPC-320 compact tower, with IoT capabilities in mind, giving end users greater functionality in a small, space-saving design.


News Apr 16, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Compact, Multicolor Capability: Leuze Delivers Its Smallest Contrast Sensor Yet

Compact, Multicolor Capability: Leuze Delivers Its Smallest Contrast Sensor Yet

Leuze is now offering its smallest contrast sensor yet—the KRT 3C. Designed for use in the packaging, the KRT 3C features a compact design, multicolor functionality, and easy setup with its IO-Link interface.


News Apr 13, 2023 by Seth Price
Stratus Unveils Next Generation of ftServer Fault Tolerant Computing Platforms

Stratus Unveils Next Generation of ftServer Fault Tolerant Computing Platforms

Stratus Technologies has announced their fastest, most reliable generation of ftServers yet, with more processing power and better reliability for use in managing automation systems in manufacturing.


News Apr 12, 2023 by Seth Price
Balluff Unveils Inductive Sensor That Detects Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals at Same Switching Distance

Balluff Unveils Inductive Sensor That Detects Ferrous and Non-ferrous Metals at Same Switching Distance

Balluff’s new Factor 1 inductive sensors offer users a single sensor that senses both ferrous and non-ferrous metals at the same switching distance, fit for use in environments with various metal types.


News Apr 08, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Connectivity for Edge Solutions With Docker-based Software Updates

Connectivity for Edge Solutions With Docker-based Software Updates

Softing Industrial announced the release of its latest Docker-based software application updates and edge products with added functionalities, aiming to enhance efficiency and usability of its solutions.


News Apr 06, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
New Possibilities for Power, Data, and Fluid from Fischer Connectors

New Possibilities for Power, Data, and Fluid from Fischer Connectors

Fischer Connectors has released several new series of heavy-duty cable layouts, allowing reliable fastening of single-pair Ethernet (SPE) and USB 3.2, as well as offerings for combined data and fluid connection.


News Apr 04, 2023 by David Peterson
Power Reliability in the Cloud: ABB’s SmartTracker for UPS Systems

Power Reliability in the Cloud: ABB’s SmartTracker for UPS Systems

Track energy data and monitor trends remotely with ABB’s new SmartTracker software and hardware solution to monitor UPS system health, operation, and optimization from a secure, cloud-based platform.


News Apr 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
AI-enabled Vision Software Sees Upgrades for Enhanced Capabilities

AI-enabled Vision Software Sees Upgrades for Enhanced Capabilities

Teledyne DALSA has added new features to its vision processing software, increasing the software's accuracy and speeding up its AI parameters and processing.


News Mar 29, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Multi-network Module Simplifies Networking, Supports CC-Link IE TSN and EtherNet/IP

Multi-network Module Simplifies Networking, Supports CC-Link IE TSN and EtherNet/IP

Mitsubishi Electric releases a new module that combines IoT asynchronous messaging with deterministic cyclic messaging typically found in field I/O.


News Mar 24, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB Begins Expansion of North American Robotics Headquarters

ABB has begun the expansion to its North American robotics headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, strengthening its commitment to the Americas market and accelerating the development of the "next generation" of robots.


News Mar 23, 2023 by Seth Price
AVEVA to Transition to a Subscription Model for Industrial Software

AVEVA to Transition to a Subscription Model for Industrial Software

AVEVA has begun a portfolio-wide transition to a subscription model, expecting 80% of clients to be switched over by 2025. With the transition, clients can expect to see quicker ROI, reduced costs, and the latest in software.


News Mar 16, 2023 by Seth Price
New Study on Soft Robotics Takes Inspiration From Octopus Arm Muscles

New Study on Soft Robotics Takes Inspiration From Octopus Arm Muscles

Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed an octopus-inspired soft robot model that is accurate in design and control.


News Mar 09, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Modbus to Analog Hub For Controlling Analog Devices with RS485 Interface

Modbus to Analog Hub For Controlling Analog Devices with RS485 Interface

Banner Engineering's new R90C Modbus to Analog Hub allows users to easily add analog output to a system that uses Modbus or RS485 without purchasing expensive output cards or replacing outdated equipment.


News Mar 09, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ASRock Industrial IoT Controller Sees Upgrades for Greater Power and Performance

ASRock Industrial IoT Controller Sees Upgrades for Greater Power and Performance

ASRock Industrial has introduced a new addition to their IoT controllers. The iEP-5010G is packed with communication and input/outputs for modern IoT controller solutions.


News Mar 08, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich