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Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational…

Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational databases such as SQL, all without the need for additional hardware or licensing.

Baumer sets out to eliminate boundaries incurred by lack of installation space and improve application flexibility with…

Baumer sets out to eliminate boundaries incurred by lack of installation space and improve application flexibility with its new, extremely thin inductive sensor.

Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash…

Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash prep time by as much as 50%.

Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might…

Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might make them a better (or perhaps worse) decision than digital input/output devices?

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics,…

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics, explaining the most recent innovations in industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots.

Starting as an exciting novelty that has gained a foothold in many consumer technologies, voice control has struggled…

Starting as an exciting novelty that has gained a foothold in many consumer technologies, voice control has struggled with industrial traction, but Konica Minolta has a new method of programming robotics.

ROEQ looks to help OMRON AMR users enhance logistical fleet capabilities through the introduction of their new TMC130 and…

ROEQ looks to help OMRON AMR users enhance logistical fleet capabilities through the introduction of their new TMC130 and by use of the TR1000, both increasing AMR payload possibilities.

Yaskawa Motoman plans to expand its existing Miamisburg headquarters to increase operational capacity and help meet…

Yaskawa Motoman plans to expand its existing Miamisburg headquarters to increase operational capacity and help meet customer demand for automated robotics solutions.

Alphabet’s Intrinsic has partnered with Comau for testing and continued development of its Flowstate robotics…

Alphabet’s Intrinsic has partnered with Comau for testing and continued development of its Flowstate robotics programming and software package.

Automate 2023 has begun! This year’s trade show features some exciting new technologies, including automation solutions…

Automate 2023 has begun! This year’s trade show features some exciting new technologies, including automation solutions from Universal Robots, Bosch Rexroth, and DENSO Robotics.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced its investment in Clearpath Robotics, owner of OTTO Motors, to bolster AMR adoption for…

Mitsubishi Electric has announced its investment in Clearpath Robotics, owner of OTTO Motors, to bolster AMR adoption for full factory automation and realize smart factories of the future.

Copenhagen-born robot manufacturer, Kassow Robots, has released its longest-reaching cobot yet, the 7-axis KR1805, for…

Copenhagen-born robot manufacturer, Kassow Robots, has released its longest-reaching cobot yet, the 7-axis KR1805, for sale in North America. The cobot will be on display at Automate 2023.

HMS Networks has expanded its Anybus portfolio with products and services designed to help diagnose industrial…

HMS Networks has expanded its Anybus portfolio with products and services designed to help diagnose industrial network-related issues and provide seamless wireless connectivity.

Engineering processes like robotics, feedback control, and security systems rely on position and distance sensors to…

Engineering processes like robotics, feedback control, and security systems rely on position and distance sensors to provide real-time information that enables machines to operate accurately and safely.

Nokia adds third-party software to run on the MX Industrial Edge platform, optimizing data collection and analysis,…

Nokia adds third-party software to run on the MX Industrial Edge platform, optimizing data collection and analysis, network security, and vision applications for automation and manufacturing.

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this…

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this actually mean, and what are some examples of implementation in manufacturing industries?

Doosan looks to bring the benefits of industrial cobots outside of an industrial setting, launching a new series of…

Doosan looks to bring the benefits of industrial cobots outside of an industrial setting, launching a new series of thirteen cobots for the food & beverage industry.

Many VFDs use digital inputs to control operation, rather than PLC-driven network communications. Learn about 2-wire and…

Many VFDs use digital inputs to control operation, rather than PLC-driven network communications. Learn about 2-wire and 3-wire digital input control schemes for ABB, Omron, Rockwell, and others.

Comau has created a mobile cobot arm to help manufacturers implement the benefits of both collaborative and autonomous…

Comau has created a mobile cobot arm to help manufacturers implement the benefits of both collaborative and autonomous robots in a single mobile platform. The solution has been implemented in several projects across Europe.