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Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional…

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional FoxBot autonomous forklifts in four of its distribution centers.

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more…

Cognex has created a new AI-driven vision system that uses 2D and 3D vision with AI technology to give users a more easily deployable vision system for inspection and measurement applications.

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across…

New research into sensors that mimic the olfactory system of humans and animals may lead to new possibilities across applications, including advanced robotics and safer chemical handling and threat detection in process control.

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or…

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or through-beam mode and are suitable for use in tight spaces, difficult surfaces, or harsh environments.

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May,…

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes…

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.

ABB announces its next-gen mobile robot, the Flexley Tug AMR T702, using AMR Studio Suite combined with visual SLAM AI…

ABB announces its next-gen mobile robot, the Flexley Tug AMR T702, using AMR Studio Suite combined with visual SLAM AI technology for increased accuracy, autonomy, and speed in logistics.

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s…

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s enhanced firmware and features for the ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link device series.

Cognex has designed a modular vision tunnel that utilizes the DataMan 380 barcode reader. The new solution aims to…

Cognex has designed a modular vision tunnel that utilizes the DataMan 380 barcode reader. The new solution aims to deliver high throughput and traceability in scanning applications.

Following its recent GPU Tech Conference, learn how NVIDIA, the artificial intelligence computing pioneer, is…

Following its recent GPU Tech Conference, learn how NVIDIA, the artificial intelligence computing pioneer, is transforming the future of automation through its latest industry partnerships.

Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play…

Fanuc's CRX collaborative robots can now be integrated with Third Dimension's peripheral device, Vectro2, a plug-and-play noncontact gauging solution for metrology and process control.

Emerson has developed an acoustic particle monitor that calculates sand loading in pipelines to prevent erosion and…

Emerson has developed an acoustic particle monitor that calculates sand loading in pipelines to prevent erosion and costly downtime.

Three major players in vision systems and robotics have teamed up to produce a highly accurate and dynamic robot-picking…

Three major players in vision systems and robotics have teamed up to produce a highly accurate and dynamic robot-picking system for the logistics and e-commerce industry.

SICK recently launched the W10, a touchscreen sensor that includes selectable operating modes, a durable stainless steel…

SICK recently launched the W10, a touchscreen sensor that includes selectable operating modes, a durable stainless steel housing with IP69K protection, and IO-Link functionality.

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based…

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

In an effort to make housing more sustainable and affordable, ABB Robotics and technology start-up AUAR have teamed up to…

In an effort to make housing more sustainable and affordable, ABB Robotics and technology start-up AUAR have teamed up to build an ecosystem of robotic micro-factories.

Leuze has launched the 420B and 412B series ultrasonic sensors with both discrete and analog interfaces, presenting a…

Leuze has launched the 420B and 412B series ultrasonic sensors with both discrete and analog interfaces, presenting a significant advancement for system operators seeking enhanced efficiency.

To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot…

To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot workstation that utilizes artificial intelligence and an IoT platform for inspection.