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Cognex In-Sight 8900: AI-Powered Vision System for Precision Inspection

Cognex In-Sight 8900: AI-Powered Vision System for Precision Inspection

Cognex’s In-Sight 8900 AI-powered vision system offers defect detection, traceability, & 21 CFR Part 11 compliance—all in a compact, self-contained unit.


News Apr 07, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and I/O solution designed to simplify industrial automation.


News Apr 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Releases Latest Sensor Solutions for Condition Monitoring

Banner Releases Latest Sensor Solutions for Condition Monitoring

Banner Engineering’s newest sensors monitor pressure and dew point in compressed air systems and temperature and humidity in industrial environments to ensure operational efficiency and safety.


News Apr 04, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Linear Potentiometer Catalog

AutomationDirect Expands ProSense Linear Potentiometer Catalog

AutomationDirect has added new models to its ProSense linear potentiometer catalog. Customers now have a wider range of linear sensing options for greater flexibility in mounting and data collection.


News Apr 03, 2025 by Seth Price
Distributing Data Signaling: Modicon Edge I/O NTS by Schneider Electric

Distributing Data Signaling: Modicon Edge I/O NTS by Schneider Electric

The new Modicon Edge I/O NTS from Schneider Electric offers distributed data access, highlighting enhanced security and deterministic data aggregation.


News Apr 02, 2025 by Seth Price
TI Unwraps Industry’s First Functionally Isolated Modulators for Robots

TI Unwraps Industry’s First Functionally Isolated Modulators for Robots

The new modulators bring high-resolution and galvanic isolation into a compact package.


News Apr 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
No More Misses: Wide Beam Sensor Ensures Reliable Detection

No More Misses: Wide Beam Sensor Ensures Reliable Detection

Banner’s B25 wide beam sensor enhances conveyor detection with a 25mm beam, ensuring reliable tracking of thin parts and preventing processing errors.


News Mar 31, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Seeing Is Believing: Balluff’s BOS 6K Sensors Shine Bright

Balluff's BOS 6K sensor line offers high-speed, optoelectronic detection options—TOF, color, contrast, and more—all with a compact, interchangeable design.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Seth Price
NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA’s AI Innovations Power the Future of Robotics

NVIDIA advances robotics in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing with AI, machine vision, and digital twins, enabling precision, efficiency, and automation.


News Mar 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer Releases OM60 Precision-Focused Laser Distance Sensor

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

ProMat 2025: The Final Days of the Show

The ProMat trade show was filled with exciting technology, and it was all moving! Conveyors, AMRs, robots… Keeping the supply chain in motion with over 1000 exhibitors and demonstrations.


News Mar 20, 2025 by David Peterson
ProMat: Material Handling, Supply Chain, and Logistics Technology

ProMat: Material Handling, Supply Chain, and Logistics Technology

Highlights of the first days of the ProMat trade show in Chicago, including demonstrations from Murrelektronik, Yaskawa, SEW-Eurodrive, and new products from Schneider.


News Mar 18, 2025 by David Peterson
Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

Datalogic Releases the Matrix 220 XAI Code Reader With AI and Auto Setup

The newest barcode reader from Datalogic utilizes AI for increased throughput in direct part marking (DPM) applications. The barcode reader is also designed for quick and intuitive deployment with auto setup.


News Mar 17, 2025 by Seth Price
Adlink and Lips Develop 3D AI Vision Sensing Solution for AMR Applications

Adlink and Lips Develop 3D AI Vision Sensing Solution for AMR Applications

Adlink and Lips have teamed up to create a 3D AI vision sensing solution for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) powered by Nvidia Isaac Perceptor. The new solution is designed for use in manufacturing and logistics.


News Mar 15, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

Advancing Automation: SMC Launches C55 Cylinders and D-MPG Sensors

SMC's new C55 Series cylinders and D-MPG position sensors promise enhanced precision, efficiency, and versatility in industrial automation applications.


News Mar 14, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing flexibility for industrial gas flow management.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Seth Price
AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

The new RSL 200 safety laser scanner, which will be showcased at the upcoming LogiMAT show, promises flexible configuration via Bluetooth and USB, as well as a removable memory module.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s SCARA robots deliver high-speed automation in a smaller and lighter package than the company’s earlier models.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Seth Price
Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new slide-lock connectors from Banner Engineering.


News Mar 05, 2025 by David Peterson