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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
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easily add analog output to a system that uses Modbus or RS485 without purchasing expensive output cards or replacing outdated equipment.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
ABB-backed Life Sciences Platform Expands Manufacturing Solutions

ABB-backed Life Sciences Platform Expands Manufacturing Solutions

With support and technology from ABB Robotics, BICO Group introduces The Nucleus Automation Ecosystem, a modular, flexible, fully-integrated platform for life sciences manufacturers.


News Mar 03, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Single Sensor Tackles Filling Operations, Measures Fill Heights of Bins in 3D

Single Sensor Tackles Filling Operations, Measures Fill Heights of Bins in 3D

Banner Engineering's ZMX Series 3D Time of Flight sensor can accurately measure the fill level and volume of material in a bin, suitable for palletizing, shipping, and tracking levels in large powder, grain, or solids handling bins.


News Mar 02, 2023 by Seth Price
A Compact Inductive Sensor That Offers a Large Measuring Distance

A Compact Inductive Sensor That Offers a Large Measuring Distance

Baumer has added to their compact inductive sensing lineup with the addition of the IF200 sensor to measure distance within a range of 10 mm.


News Feb 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman partnered with the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) company Rapid Robotics earlier this month to deliver robotic automation to a greater market share.


News Feb 27, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
 A Look at IO-Link Enabled Optical Code Readers from Balluff

A Look at IO-Link Enabled Optical Code Readers from Balluff

Balluff has released their IO-Link enabled IDENT series of optical code readers capable of reading 1D and 2D codes of different protocols for use in manufacturing, packaging, and shipping.


News Feb 14, 2023 by Seth Price
Keyence Rolls Out Telecentric Lenses for Inline Measurement

Keyence Rolls Out Telecentric Lenses for Inline Measurement

Using a telecentric optical system, Keyence's new TM-X5000 series for automated dimensional measurements aims to enhance quality control in manufacturing with greater accuracy and speed.


News Jan 19, 2023 by Seth Price
Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Gentle and Intelligent—A Robot Gripper Made for Sensitive Tasks

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able to grip small, delicate components is needed. Enter Schunk’s new EGK smart gripper.


News Dec 02, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich