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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
Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

Baumer’s Slim Ultrasonic UF200 Sensors Provide Precision in Tight Spaces

The Baumer Group has introduced the UF200 ultrasonic sensors as part of their NexSonic family. The front-mount sensors feature a flat design aimed at reducing blind range and optimizing performance.


News Sep 25, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

Leuze’s Latest Inductive Sensors Feature Contactless Detection at Longer Ranges

The newest sensor series from Leuze provides users with the low-cost and compact design of inductive sensors while featuring up to a 40 mm switching distance for larger-range applications.


News Sep 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Aerotech’s Hexgen HEX150-125HL Hexapod Delivers Accurate Positioning

Aerotech’s Hexgen HEX150-125HL Hexapod Delivers Accurate Positioning

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


News Sep 16, 2024 by Seth Price
Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

Improve Process Reliability With Heidenhain’s Newest Machine Tool Inspection Solutions

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


News Sep 13, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

Enhanced Robotics and Data Connectivity Aim to Advance Agriculture

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.


News Sep 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

Companies Count on Drones for Accurate Inventory Management

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.


News Sep 12, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

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.


News Sep 03, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

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.


News Sep 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell