Banner Engineering has improved the versatility and flexibility of its Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors by adding two new sensing modes: fixed-field…
Banner Engineering has improved the versatility and flexibility of its Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors by adding two new sensing modes: fixed-field and laser measurement.
Creating custom alarm systems can be complicated and overwhelming, but they can also be very beneficial for equipment…
Creating custom alarm systems can be complicated and overwhelming, but they can also be very beneficial for equipment builders and integrators. Follow along as we build a custom alarm handling system.
Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The…
Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The panel PCs feature a stainless steel housing and can be cleaned with high-pressure hot water.
In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the…
In this article, we'll explore user frames in the context of a 6-axis industrial or collaborative robot. Learn the definition, practical applications, and advantages that user frames have to offer.
Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks…
Two companies, Figure AI Inc. and Ubtech Robotics, are working to make humanoid robots viable for use in tasks traditionally developed for human hands.
Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup.…
Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.
Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and…
Flow controllers, sensors, AI, motors, conveyors… Check out the Control editorial team's top picks for news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past few weeks!
SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new…
SMC has released its lightweight, energy-saving ZXPE5 Series electric vacuum gripper for collaborative robots. The new gripper has a built-in vacuum pump and can be used with a single electrical wire connection.
KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be…
KEB Automation now offers the C6 X1 web-based HMI, available in multiple sizes with various system options that can be mounted anywhere on the machine, powered by the HELIO visualization system.
Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but…
Designed with OEMs in mind, the WEG PLC410 is the smaller counterpart of the PLC500, still offering similar features but with useful improvements in expansion I/O, communication, and performance.
Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false…
Installing sensors into a manufacturing process is intended to collect data, useful in making logical true/false decisions. But what settings must be adjusted when you install these sensors?
The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation…
The new BSWS-R jaw quick-change system from Schunk automates tool changes, reducing downtime during robotic manipulation of parts and enabling greater manufacturing flexibility.
Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH…
Version control software allows manufacturers to automatically save code revisions across teams. Learn how Automation NTH leveraged this strategy to save countless hours and increase reliability.
In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure…
In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.
The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic…
The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.
Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users…
Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.
ABB has released a liquid-cooled motor that reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) by greatly increasing efficiency,…
ABB has released a liquid-cooled motor that reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) by greatly increasing efficiency, reducing weight, and adding flexibility to automation system design.
Leuze releases the ODT3CL1-2M diffuse reflection sensor for their 3C series sensors that boasts a 2-meter sensing range…
Leuze releases the ODT3CL1-2M diffuse reflection sensor for their 3C series sensors that boasts a 2-meter sensing range and dual switch points for object detection and distance measurement.
Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can…
Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.
Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and…
Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.