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AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’…

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established…

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.

Learn all about the central processing unit (CPU): the built-in module inside the PLC responsible for executing the…

Learn all about the central processing unit (CPU): the built-in module inside the PLC responsible for executing the program and communicating with external devices.

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex…

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object…

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive…

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive automation applications.

Flexxbotics moves towards the era of the ‘smart factory’ with the release of a software solution that provides…

Flexxbotics moves towards the era of the ‘smart factory’ with the release of a software solution that provides autonomous control, communication, and coordination of robotic fleets across factories.

The world of additive manufacturing continues to advance, with UltiMaker launching its latest industrial-grade 3D printer…

The world of additive manufacturing continues to advance, with UltiMaker launching its latest industrial-grade 3D printer and GE Additive developing a 3D-printed titanium cast for an injured gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo.

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning…

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.

AddUp and Airbus have collaborated to deliver the European Space Agency its first metal 3D printer to work in space. The…

AddUp and Airbus have collaborated to deliver the European Space Agency its first metal 3D printer to work in space. The collaboration seeks to open up possibilities in extraterrestrial manufacturing.

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim.…

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…

When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like…

When the angle or distance of motion is more important than speed and power, certain motors shine brighter, like steppers, named for the individual steps they take when control voltage is applied.

EPFL researchers have pioneered real-time defect detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion using acoustics and X-ray data with…

EPFL researchers have pioneered real-time defect detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion using acoustics and X-ray data with adaptive filtering. This research is expected to enhance laser-based additive manufacturing.

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D-printed material inspired by the adhesive properties of mussels. The new…

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D-printed material inspired by the adhesive properties of mussels. The new material is designed to provide better adherence between medical implants and human bone.

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's…

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's Landshut plant, enhancing engine component production.

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC…

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.

Function block diagram (FBD) programming is a common language for PLCs following the IEC 61131 standard. What is FBD, and…

Function block diagram (FBD) programming is a common language for PLCs following the IEC 61131 standard. What is FBD, and how does it differ from the familiar ladder logic programs?

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on…

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on Earth with a truly cutting-edge machine learning algorithm.

MINGDA 3D has introduced a high-temperature 3D printer with a large print volume and independent dual extruders, intended…

MINGDA 3D has introduced a high-temperature 3D printer with a large print volume and independent dual extruders, intended for producing high-volume, high-quality industrial parts.