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Parker Gen IV DFplus Hydraulic Valves Use New Chipset for Data Processing

Parker Gen IV DFplus Hydraulic Valves Use New Chipset for Data Processing

Generation IV voice coil drives with proportional control, improved data handling, and LED status indicator are now available from Parker.


News Nov 19, 2024 by Seth Price
MiR Launches Scalable, Cybersecurity-Enhanced AMR Fleet Management Software

MiR Launches Scalable, Cybersecurity-Enhanced AMR Fleet Management Software

Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has released MiR Fleet Enterprise, a software with robust cybersecurity measures and a user-friendly web interface for centralized and simplified AMR fleet control.


News Nov 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Pack Expo Wrap-up V2: The Future of Packaging Automation

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.


News Nov 13, 2024 by David Peterson
ABB Robotics and NAMTECH To Establish School of Robotics

ABB Robotics and NAMTECH To Establish School of Robotics

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.


News Nov 10, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Renesas Releases Two New IO-Link Enhancing Devices

Renesas Releases Two New IO-Link Enhancing Devices

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.


News Nov 09, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Looking Back at Pack: The First Days at the Show

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.


News Nov 08, 2024 by David Peterson
Mencom’s Magnetic Sensors: Small Devices, Big Impact

Mencom’s Magnetic Sensors: Small Devices, Big Impact

Mencom has added reed and magneto-resistive sensors to the current product lineup, serving various applications within sectors such as automation and manufacturing environments.


News Nov 05, 2024 by Austin Futrell
SMC’s New Industrial Flow Sensor, Air Cylinders, and Pneumatic Valves

SMC’s New Industrial Flow Sensor, Air Cylinders, and Pneumatic Valves

SMC has recently released a new flow sensor, air cylinders, and pneumatic valves that offer innovative solutions for industrial applications.


News Nov 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Turbines Inc. Releases its ITM Flow Meter with Digital Display

Turbines Inc. Releases its ITM Flow Meter with Digital Display

Turbines Inc. introduced its high-pressure resilient, robust ITM Series flow meter for liquid applications. The new meter features a digital display and stainless steel components.


News Oct 31, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB To Create Robotic Microfactories for Tackling Data Center e-Waste

ABB To Create Robotic Microfactories for Tackling Data Center e-Waste

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.


News Oct 27, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Leuze Adds Optical Character Verification to 1D/2D Code Readers

Leuze Adds Optical Character Verification to 1D/2D Code Readers

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only barcodes but also human-readable text to verify print quality.


News Oct 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Fabrication Technologies Rock the Scene at FABTECH 2024

Fabrication Technologies Rock the Scene at FABTECH 2024

Check out some of the highlights you might have missed from North America’s largest show dedicated to fabrication, metalworking, welding, and finishing.


News Oct 19, 2024 by David Peterson
Sonair Secures Funding for 3D Ultrasonic Object Detection in AMRs

Sonair Secures Funding for 3D Ultrasonic Object Detection in AMRs

In a cost-saving shakeup of the AMR industry, Sonair raised $6.8M to advance the sensing capabilities of mobile robots from 2D LiDAR and vision to a 3D array of acoustic sensors.


News Oct 15, 2024 by David Peterson
Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Know Your Place: Balluff Debuts Linear Position Monitoring System

Have you ever needed to know the position of a hydraulic cylinder at any given point? Balluff’s new BTL K sensor uses magnetostrictive technology to provide constant, accurate positioning.


News Oct 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence Launches Next-Generation Scan Tunnel System for Logistics Industry

Keyence Launches Next-Generation Scan Tunnel System for Logistics Industry

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

Balluff Simplifies Position Detection With New BMF T-Slot Magnetic Sensors

The new BMF line of T-slot magnetic sensors from Balluff is designed to bring simplicity and cost efficiency to non-contact position measurement for pneumatic cylinders and robotic grippers.


News Oct 03, 2024 by Seth Price
Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec Enhance AMR Solutions for Outdoor Applications

Cyngn, Advantech, and Orbbec have adapted their autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions to operate in both indoor and outdoor conditions, enhancing industrial workflows.


News Sep 28, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

Banner Engineering Releases S15L Pro Series In-Line Sensor Status Indicator

The new in-line sensor indicator from Banner Engineering is designed to help users facilitate easy-to-see visual machine status indication and troubleshoot automated systems.


News Sep 27, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi-5 Counter Family With New Compact Module

Thanks to its compact design, Bihl+Wiedemann's newest addition to its family of ASi-5 counter modules offers manufacturers greater flexibility and cost-effectiveness for small-scale applications.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Austin Futrell
GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight Partners with Flexxbotics to Transform Robotic Precision Testing

GelSight has collaborated with Flexxbotics to develop robotic systems with autonomous control for non-destructive testing.


News Sep 26, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo