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ForwardX Robotics Slims Down Flex 600-L AMR for Greater Versatility

ForwardX Robotics Slims Down Flex 600-L AMR for Greater Versatility

ForwardX Robotics has slimmed down its Flex 600-L AMR with the release of the Flex 600-L Slim. This model features a slimmer and larger load surface area for interacting with a wider range of racks and carts.


News Aug 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.


News Aug 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.


News Aug 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Motion Control: It’s More Than Just “Point A to Point B”

Building precise rotating or linear systems often costs a lot! When is it justified to spend the extra cost to design and build such a system, and what are the different components and system types?


Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Touching on Touchscreens | Capacitive vs. Resistive Technologies

Touching on Touchscreens | Capacitive vs. Resistive Technologies

Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both contain certain advantages for various applications.


Python Tutorial Part 9 | Conditional Flow: For Loops

Python Tutorial Part 9 | Conditional Flow: For Loops

Learn how to use ‘for loops’ in Python to create complex, iterable tasks such as modifying lists, combining lists into dictionaries, or iterating over a dictionary.


Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
The BNI00 Series from Balluff Facilitates Communication for Automation

The BNI00 Series from Balluff Facilitates Communication for Automation

Balluff’s BNI00 IO-Link master is available at low cost yet provides plenty of input/output capability, enabling quick interfacing of various automation components.


News Aug 05, 2024 by Seth Price
Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz Introduces Area Gripper for Flexible Handling of Various Parts

Schmalz supports flexible, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing with its new modular and energy-saving FMG matrix area gripper for flat workpieces of nearly any shape.


News Aug 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

SCANTECH Advances Flexible Automated Inspection with AM-CELL C

The AM-CELL C, a robot-agnostic, dynamic, optical automated 3D measurement system by SCANTECH, enhances autonomous inspection in industrial environments.


News Aug 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Danfoss Launches Hydraulic Remote Portfolio for Finer Machine Control

Danfoss Launches Hydraulic Remote Portfolio for Finer Machine Control

Danfoss has recently expanded its product lineup with new heavy equipment controls to provide users with enhanced control capabilities, ergonomics, and increased reliability.


News Jul 31, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.


News Jul 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and automation technology. The new facility will extend Fanuc's customer reach in the region.


News Jul 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

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


News Jul 24, 2024 by Seth Price
The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.


News Jul 21, 2024 by Seth Price
New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich