Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive, marking a significant expansion in its offerings.
Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive, marking a significant expansion in its offerings.
SMC has announced several new products for pneumatic control and robot assembly systems, including longer life pneumatic…
SMC has announced several new products for pneumatic control and robot assembly systems, including longer life pneumatic air cylinders, a new air flow controller, and a multi-hand robot adapter.
Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control…
Applied Motion Products has released a compact, low-voltage integrated servo system that can run on standard control voltage. The system combines a servo drive, motor, and encoder into a single unit.
Having separately covered Arduino’s microcontroller platforms and AutomationDirect Productivity PLCs, it’s time to…
Having separately covered Arduino’s microcontroller platforms and AutomationDirect Productivity PLCs, it’s time to take the wheel of the ProOpen, a PLC that combines modularity with C++ programming.
Emerson has upgraded its DeltaV brand to provide users with a more comprehensive automation platform. The new DeltaV…
Emerson has upgraded its DeltaV brand to provide users with a more comprehensive automation platform. The new DeltaV Automation Platform is designed to facilitate cutting-edge, sustainable operations.
Expanding motor drives with I/O is a cost-effective way of increasing local control without burdening the control system.…
Expanding motor drives with I/O is a cost-effective way of increasing local control without burdening the control system. Control Technique’s new SI-I/O 24 Plus expands I/O right on the drive unit.
There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But…
There are a lot of companies considering in-house automation or consulting with integrators for automated systems. But where do you start, and how do you even pick a project for automation?
OnLogic has announced a new customizable HMI interface that uses modern PC technology with an integrated industrial…
OnLogic has announced a new customizable HMI interface that uses modern PC technology with an integrated industrial touchscreen for a flexible control environment.
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.
Controlling an industrial robot can be done through the use of well-crafted signal handshakes. Follow along as we dive…
Controlling an industrial robot can be done through the use of well-crafted signal handshakes. Follow along as we dive into several robot-to-PLC communication strategies.
The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the…
The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the S7-1200 G2, demonstrated at Hannover Messe, contains an array of new features.
BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient,…
BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient, and sustainable buildings.
Fluid control valves rely on the opening and closing of internal passageways to direct the flow of power. But what do…
Fluid control valves rely on the opening and closing of internal passageways to direct the flow of power. But what do they look like inside, and how do these ‘valve spools’ actually work?
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.
Yokogawa has added to its OpreX software with a new application to help facilitate the use of robots in dangerous…
Yokogawa has added to its OpreX software with a new application to help facilitate the use of robots in dangerous maintenance and inspection operations and in other vital plant processes.
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.
To unlock the true value of sensor data in factory automation, it's essential to understand the differences in data…
To unlock the true value of sensor data in factory automation, it's essential to understand the differences in data utilization between the machine, network, and enterprise levels.
There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along…
There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along as we explain just a few of the more common methods.