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SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff introduced its latest 1D/2D scanners for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, seeking to enhance traceability and improve efficiency in production and order fulfillment.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson
Emerson Acquires NI and Afag, Expanding Automation and Motion Software

Emerson Acquires NI and Afag, Expanding Automation and Motion Software

Emerson pursues the expansion of its product range and global market reach through recent acquisition agreements with Afag Holding AG and National Instruments (NI).


News Nov 04, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Investigate some of the notable recent technological advancements in the field of agricultural automation, providing higher-yielding, long-lasting solutions for modern farming.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

Zebra Technologies and Hippo Harvest Cut Resource Waste With AMR-Driven Farming

How are autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) being used in farming and agriculture to reduce negative environmental impacts and promote sustainable operations in the long term?


News Nov 01, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Visualize Equipment Data in a SNAP! Banner’s New Asset Monitoring Gateway

Banner Engineering has released a monitoring gateway for the SNAP sensor product line, visualizing data across sensor networks attached to the equipment and assets, not the products being created.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Precise Angles in Press Brake Operations: Wenglor’s New Angle Sensor

Precise Angles in Press Brake Operations: Wenglor’s New Angle Sensor

Sheet metal bending is a common manufacturing process, effective for thin metal parts. The new MLSL1xxS50 from Wenglor ensures accurate bends in sheet metal for many different applications.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Temperature Monitoring in a Compact Sensor: Banner Has the Solution

Temperature Monitoring in a Compact Sensor: Banner Has the Solution

Banner Engineering has unveiled a new dual thermistor to temp output converter, providing two separate temperature differential readings on one Modbus communication address channel.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.


News Oct 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.


News Sep 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Seth Price
Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!


News Sep 13, 2023 by David Peterson
User-Friendly, OMRON’s New H5CC Digital Timer Offers Seamless Industrial Timing Control

User-Friendly, OMRON’s New H5CC Digital Timer Offers Seamless Industrial Timing Control

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.


News Sep 01, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
SICK’s New DT80 Extends Distance Sensing Precision

SICK’s New DT80 Extends Distance Sensing Precision

Offering unprecedented range and precision, SICK’s DT80 represents a leap in accuracy and signal fidelity that goes the distance.


Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

The size of a dime, Teledyne FLIR introduces a versatile new infrared thermal camera with one of the widest fields of view on the market.


News Aug 26, 2023 by Seth Price