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Hexgen HEX150-125HL hexapod positioner from Aerotech makes precision linear and angular positioning possible for the…

Hexgen HEX150-125HL hexapod positioner from Aerotech makes precision linear and angular positioning possible for the semiconductor, aerospace, and optics industries.

Zebra Technologies has announced its newly upgraded Aurora machine vision software, which integrates new deep learning…

Zebra Technologies has announced its newly upgraded Aurora machine vision software, which integrates new deep learning tools for enhanced visual inspection applications.

Heidenhain has released an intelligent tool evaluation system and a tool breakage detector designed to enhance machining…

Heidenhain has released an intelligent tool evaluation system and a tool breakage detector designed to enhance machining reliability, boost operational efficiency, and maximize uptime.

Companies aim to improve agricultural operations with the introduction of an autonomous berry-picking robot and the…

Companies aim to improve agricultural operations with the introduction of an autonomous berry-picking robot and the automated data transfer from CNH machinery to CropX's agronomic farm management system.

In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing…

In an effort to increase efficiency and accuracy in warehouse inventory management, Nokia and Ikea are utilizing autonomous drone technology to keep track of stock.

Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller…

Patlite has released a series of explosion-proof light towers consisting of a three-unit LED stack and a smaller explosion-proof unit with a flashing function featuring red and yellow indicators.

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer…

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer (.6 miles), reducing wires and increasing reliability.

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening…

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely…

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified…

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.

Cognex has released a new counting tool for the In-Sight SnAPP vision sensors. The tool performs automated quantity…

Cognex has released a new counting tool for the In-Sight SnAPP vision sensors. The tool performs automated quantity checks with higher accuracy and increased process efficiency.

Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial…

Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial water applications featuring high pressures and large pipe diameters.

Koidra and Nature Fresh Farms have established a trial partnership to test a new way of farming greenhouse environments…

Koidra and Nature Fresh Farms have established a trial partnership to test a new way of farming greenhouse environments using Koidra's AI-powered automation technologies.

Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized…

Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized facility is part of the company's Campus 2030+ project focused on sustainability.

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’…

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.

Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use…

Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use in compact motor angle measurement systems.

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control…

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor…

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.