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Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.


News Apr 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa Combined AMRs and Cobots to Create Mobile Collaborative Robots

Desmasa unveiled a new mobile collaborative robot (MCR) that combines the mobility and agility of a vehicle with the industrial utility of a collaborative robot.


News Mar 24, 2021 by Seth Price
Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Seth Price
Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Wireless Data Couplers for Stacker Cranes in Warehouse Management Systems

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Wireless Data Couplers for Stacker Cranes in Warehouse Management Systems

German automation solutions provider Pepperl+Fuchs released wireless data couplers integrated into stacker cranes for warehouse management systems.


Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Rapid Robotics Hopes to Close the Automation Gap with the Rapid Machine Operator

Control Automation virtually sat down with Rapid Robotics CTO Ruddick Lawrence to discuss their Rapid Machine Operator (RMO) and its automation benefits to help reshore U.S. manufacturing.


News Feb 10, 2021 by Aline Dias
Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Implement Pallet Conveyance and Robot Solutions in Distribution Centers

Honeywell and Fetch Robotics Implement Pallet Conveyance and Robot Solutions in Distribution Centers

Fetch Robotics and Honeywell announced a new partnership aimed at optimizing fulfillment and distribution operations.


New QuickStick HT 5700 Inverter from Rockwell Designed for Material Handling

New QuickStick HT 5700 Inverter from Rockwell Designed for Material Handling

Rockwell Automation recently announced their latest motor inverter for their QuickStick linear motor system, the QuickStick HT 5700 Inverter.


News Feb 05, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
 Bosch Rexroth Debuts Latest Industrial Linear Rails with Multiple Precision Levels

Bosch Rexroth Debuts Latest Industrial Linear Rails with Multiple Precision Levels

Recently, Bosch announced the latest release of their Precision Modules PSK, the PSK generation 2.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Emerson Opens $49 Million Global Headquarters for Welding and Assembly Innovations in Connecticut

Emerson Opens $49 Million Global Headquarters for Welding and Assembly Innovations in Connecticut

Emerson opens its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters in Brookfield, Connecticut to advance welding, joining, and cleaning solutions for manufacturing.


News Jan 19, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

Learn about design, preventive maintenance, redundancy, proof tests, and self-diagnostics relating to Omron, Rockwell, and Siemens PACs.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Aline Dias
AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON launched the Dansensor Lippke 5000, a package integrity system designed especially for demanding regulations and standards of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries.


News Dec 07, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Nord Modules Releases Quick Mover 180 Autonomous Mobile Robot

Nord Modules Releases Quick Mover 180 Autonomous Mobile Robot

Learn about the Quick Move 180 (QM180), the latest materials handling mobile robot from Nord.


News Nov 23, 2020 by Seth Price
Packing Up and Going Online: PACK EXPO Launches Virtual Event for Processing and Packaging

Packing Up and Going Online: PACK EXPO Launches Virtual Event for Processing and Packaging

To keep customers and suppliers connected, safe, and up-to-date with industry trends in processing and packaging, PACK EXPO will host a virtual online event this November.


News Nov 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Parker Hannifin Introduces New Thermoplastic Hoses to Streamline Hydraulic Capabilities

Parker Hannifin Introduces New Thermoplastic Hoses to Streamline Hydraulic Capabilities

Parker announces their new sub-zero hydraulic hoses, designed for extreme industrial environments.


News Nov 04, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Fetch and VARGO Partner on New Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) Using Robots

Cloud robotics company, Fetch, and material-handling systems company VARGO, partner on a new solution to enable optimized robot picking in the warehouse.


READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

READY Robotics Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Manufacturing and Automation

This new up-training program launched in October of 2020 and promises to close the knowledge and skills gap related to manufacturing automation.


News Oct 28, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

Changing the way traditional sanding is done, OnRobot recently released its robotic sanding tool, the OnRobot Sander.


News Oct 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Universal Robots Set to Host First Virtual Cobot Conference in Asia-Pacific

Universal Robots Set to Host First Virtual Cobot Conference in Asia-Pacific

Despite the challenges surrounding a virtual event, Universal Robots announced its first virtual collaborative robot expo for its Asia-Pacific customers.


News Oct 08, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Geek+ Launches Its Largest Packing Robot for Intelligent Sorting

Geek+ Launches Its Largest Packing Robot for Intelligent Sorting

Geek+, a global technology company focused on advanced robotics and AI, has announced a new robot for intelligent sorting of large packages: the S100C. 


News Sep 26, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Robotiq, Pickit, and Festo Partner on Picking and Packaging to Reach Industrial Innovation

Robotiq, Pickit, and Festo Partner on Picking and Packaging to Reach Industrial Innovation

Robotiq has partnered with Pickit and Festo to develop and produce cobots to serve various industries and applications.


News Sep 24, 2020 by Seth Price