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New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.


News Jul 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

The new iComm Box communication module from igus offers an integration solution for iSense and superwise service for monitoring.


News Jul 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

The new BD series laser sensors from Autonics offer more reliable measurement capabilities for uneven, reflective, or transparent materials to serve in diverse applications.


News Jul 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

Anybotics and Energy Robotics Unite To Scale Autonomous Robotic Inspection

A recent partnership between Anybotics and Energy Robotics seeks to promote automated robotic inspection to support the energy industry. The two companies will integrate their respective technologies.


News Jun 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Launches Ultrasonic Sensor for Mobile Machinery in Harsh Conditions

Baumer Launches Ultrasonic Sensor for Mobile Machinery in Harsh Conditions

Baumer has designed an ultrasonic sensor that can withstand extreme outdoor conditions, making it suitable for use on mobile machinery in the agricultural and construction industries.


News Jun 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications, providing IO-Link, analog, and digital outputs to fit various control systems.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor has two new sensors available: the U18T ultrasonic sensor in a stainless steel housing and the P1PW high-speed contrast sensor, both of which are equipped with switching and IO-Link outputs.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Fluid Control, Plastics, and Flexibility: Festo Expands Manifold Catalog

Diffusion bonding is a process used extensively in medical and lab manufacturing. Festo is expanding its micro-fluidic distribution portfolio by providing customized, efficient, space-saving designs.


News Jun 17, 2024 by David Peterson
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with configurable colors for a wide range of optical applications.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Universal Robots and MiR Open up Joint Robotics Headquarters in Denmark

Universal Robots and MiR Open up Joint Robotics Headquarters in Denmark

Teradyne Robotics has opened a 20,000 sq m headquarters in Odense, Denmark. The new facility will enable collaboration between Teradyne's two companies, Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR).


News Jun 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Comau Launches AI-Powered Vision System for Robotic Piece Picking

Comau Launches AI-Powered Vision System for Robotic Piece Picking

Comau has released an autonomous piece picking solution that utilizes intelligent vision hardware and advanced AI software. The solution enables robots to pick different objects randomly scattered in a bin.


News Jun 05, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Rockwell PLC users can more easily integrate field-level analog HART devices with two new modules designed for the popular 5380 CompactLogix platform.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing YMConnect: Yaskawa’s New SDK for Simplified Robot Control

Introducing YMConnect: Yaskawa’s New SDK for Simplified Robot Control

Yaskawa Motoman has released YMConnect, its latest software development kit (SDK). The new SDK enables users to build custom robotic monitoring and control applications.


News Jun 01, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonomous for The Long Haul | Updates From Daimler, Scania, and Volvo

Autonomous for The Long Haul | Updates From Daimler, Scania, and Volvo

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on our dwindling surplus of qualified CDL holders.


News May 30, 2024 by David Peterson
New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output for the Productivity2000, allowing interface with systems of varying voltages.


News May 27, 2024 by David Peterson
Strawberry Season Is Here! Harvesting Robots Are at the Ready

Strawberry Season Is Here! Harvesting Robots Are at the Ready

Denso, Certhon, and Dogtooth Technologies tackle the challenge of picking delicate produce with harvesting robots designed to improve efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.


News May 26, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida