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Rockwell Automation’s Newest Allen-Bradley Photoelectric Sensors

Rockwell Automation’s Newest Allen-Bradley Photoelectric Sensors

Rockwell Automation releases two new cost-effective, small form-factor photoelectric sensors that take advantage of visible and infrared spectrums for use in material handling, packing, and assembly operations. 


News Aug 16, 2022 by Seth Price
IoT Software Distribution Models: Cloud Based and On Premises

IoT Software Distribution Models: Cloud Based and On Premises

Software distribution models have historically been on premises, however, as industry has become more digital, cloud-based solutions have become increasingly popular, including SaaS and its variants, IaaS and PaaS.  


Toposens’ Industrial-grade 3D Ultrasonic Sensors for Collision Avoidance

Toposens’ Industrial-grade 3D Ultrasonic Sensors for Collision Avoidance

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to increase efficiency and safety with use of automated equipment.


News Aug 10, 2022 by Seth Price
The Annual EETech Engineering Survey of 2022

The Annual EETech Engineering Survey of 2022

The quality of content from our educational site comes from understanding our audience and your needs. Help give us the best snapshot of today’s control industry, along with a free chance to win one of several Amazon card prizes!


News Aug 09, 2022 by David Peterson
FANUC Expands Michigan Campus to Meet Demands in Automation

FANUC Expands Michigan Campus to Meet Demands in Automation

FANUC America expands its operations in Michigan with its soon-to-be-built West Campus designed to house manufacturing, engineering, and R&D projects, increasing FANUC’s floor space to almost 2 million square feet.


News Aug 09, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Cloud Computing and the Industrial Internet of Things

Cloud Computing and the Industrial Internet of Things

Over the last decade, cloud service providers have improved technology, particularly data security and integrity. These remain the top concern of many manufacturing businesses, but as improvements are rolled out, more and more companies are adopting cloud solutions. 


PATLITE Introduces NHV4 / NHV6 Network Signal Tower with Voice Annunciator

PATLITE Introduces NHV4 / NHV6 Network Signal Tower with Voice Annunciator

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.


News Aug 05, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Automation on the Move: Mobile Robot Cells

Automation on the Move: Mobile Robot Cells

Mobile robot work cells can move between workstations and tend to where demand is highest. These self-contained work cells offer more flexibility for manufacturers than industrial and collaborative robot cells we have previously talked about. 


KEMET’s New “Volumetric Efficient” EMC Solution

KEMET’s New “Volumetric Efficient” EMC Solution

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to bring forth volumetric efficiency while reducing unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.


News Aug 04, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Automation Issues and Energy Usage in Environmental Extremes

Automation Issues and Energy Usage in Environmental Extremes

As summer heat continues to scorch the northern hemisphere, manufacturers face potential equipment damage and downtime. Learn about the ways extreme heat can damage automated equipment and systems. 


Scantech’s AM-DESK for Automated 3D Measurement 

Scantech’s AM-DESK for Automated 3D Measurement 

Scantech’s automated 3D measurement station, the AM-DESK, can be coupled with different collaborative robot brands and comes equipped with easy-to-use 3D software for simple and complex measurement tasks.


News Aug 03, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Finally: Phoenix Contact Unveils XTV Push-in Connector Type Suitable for Stranded Wire

Finally: Phoenix Contact Unveils XTV Push-in Connector Type Suitable for Stranded Wire

Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although this last style speeds up troubleshooting and installation, it has been a challenge to accept stranded wires, until now.


News Aug 02, 2022 by David Peterson
Northwestern University Unveils Mobile Cobot for Team-based Manipulation Tasks

Northwestern University Unveils Mobile Cobot for Team-based Manipulation Tasks

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for human-multirobot manipulation tasks undertaken in warehouse, factory, and construction environments. 


News Aug 01, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Nikon’s Latest C3 eMotion Actuators

Nikon’s Latest C3 eMotion Actuators

Nikon’s new series of actuators used in robotic joints and collaborative mechanical arm applications extend the options for peak torque and rotational speed, among other key performance characteristics.


News Jul 29, 2022 by Gunner Scott
PLC Program Commands: Move and Copy Instructions

PLC Program Commands: Move and Copy Instructions

Moving data is a critical function of PLCs. In this article, we’ll talk about Move, Masked Move, Copy File, and Synchronous Copy File and show how they can be used to move individual pieces of data and entire arrays. 


Electrical Resistance Measurement Problems - What Can Go Wrong?

Electrical Resistance Measurement Problems - What Can Go Wrong?

Today’s digital multimeters (DMMs) are inexpensive, accurate, and easy to use, but sometimes a problem with the circuit or the measurement can cause incorrect readings. Learn to interpret and fix these problems.


SIKO’s New Position Sensor With IO-Link Interface

SIKO’s New Position Sensor With IO-Link Interface

The latest networked position indicator from SIKO, the AP05 IO-Link, is bus compatible and compact. Its user-friendly, easy-to-read display and reduced set-up and installation time make for simple I/O technology.


News Jul 27, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Photoelectric Sensor Wavelengths

Photoelectric Sensor Wavelengths

Learn about the differences between red, green, infrared, and more recently, blue photoelectric sensors and how the different light spectrums can aid in varying industrial automation processes.


Schunk’s Nature Inspired Robot Gripper

Schunk’s Nature Inspired Robot Gripper

Schunk offers their robotic gripper inspired by geckos, the ADHESO, a residue-free, energy-free, adhesive gripper that extends robot capabilities. The ADHESO is an innovative product on the market worth keeping an eye on.


News Jul 26, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Releases its New R70 Ethernet Data Radio for Industrial Networking

Banner Releases its New R70 Ethernet Data Radio for Industrial Networking

Banner releases its latest industrial Ethernet communications extension, the R70 Ethernet Data Radio, to help manufacturers embed the IIoT within their operations.


News Jul 25, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida