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SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality…

SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality assurance and inspection.

Learn about tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health.

Learn about tips and solutions to promote long-lasting electric motor health.

AVEVA released an enhanced version of its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform to provide supply chain visibility for the…

AVEVA released an enhanced version of its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform to provide supply chain visibility for the oil and gas industry.

OMRON announced an industry first in sensing technology, the E3AS-HL complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Laser Sensor.

OMRON announced an industry first in sensing technology, the E3AS-HL complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Laser Sensor.

Mitsubishi Electric introduces its new small payload industrial robot, the RV-8CRL. 

Mitsubishi Electric introduces its new small payload industrial robot, the RV-8CRL. 

Sequencer functions are used to perform a specific output pattern that needs continuous repeating. When there are more…

Sequencer functions are used to perform a specific output pattern that needs continuous repeating. When there are more than three steps in a process, it is generally better to use a sequencer function rather than simple routines.

Baumer’s newly developed O200 laser sensors can be used for detecting objects as small as 0.05 mm.

Baumer’s newly developed O200 laser sensors can be used for detecting objects as small as 0.05 mm.

Rockwell Automation released the new CENTERLINE 2500 Motor Control Centers with SecureConnect technology.

Rockwell Automation released the new CENTERLINE 2500 Motor Control Centers with SecureConnect technology.

Fluke Corp has invested in Everactive for its novelty sensor technology in hopes to accelerate IIoT technologies.

Fluke Corp has invested in Everactive for its novelty sensor technology in hopes to accelerate IIoT technologies.

Kaman Precision Products released the SC-2440 analog output displacement sensor designed for automated assembly.

Kaman Precision Products released the SC-2440 analog output displacement sensor designed for automated assembly.

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s…

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and…

In nearly every machine with motion, a selection of gears, belts, and chains sends power to the final mechanisms and power must be transmitted from the motor to the final load(s) device. Choosing between transmission methods isn’t always simple, but a few key properties can help to make the choices easier.

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it…

The following will introduce how machine vision and object recognition works and how developers are working on making it easier to integrate for more extensive market adoption. 

Beyond its dual-arm design and sensing features, YuMi is unique in the collaborative robot space. Now, ABB releases its…

Beyond its dual-arm design and sensing features, YuMi is unique in the collaborative robot space. Now, ABB releases its one-arm spin-off with newly added features that make it even more versatile.   

A typical control system uses PNP sensors and tends to be easier to visualize. For opposite polarity systems, the NPN…

A typical control system uses PNP sensors and tends to be easier to visualize. For opposite polarity systems, the NPN sensor is the only compatible sensor type. Learn more about NPN sensors, including characteristics and uses.

NVIDIA is set to acquire Arm Limited and together endeavor to drive the growth of AI technologies in the industrial…

NVIDIA is set to acquire Arm Limited and together endeavor to drive the growth of AI technologies in the industrial sector and beyond.

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the…

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.

ABB Robotics celebrates the 5th year of its YuMi collaborative robot being on the market.

Whether using an industrial DIN-rail power supply or a linear supply for an audio application, these devices have the…

Whether using an industrial DIN-rail power supply or a linear supply for an audio application, these devices have the potential to fail. Although there can be several reasons, there are a few simple (and some not-so-simple) methods of testing a power supply for proper functionality.