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Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

More compact pneumatic manifolds with high output capacity, the JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P from SMC, expand automotive, manufacturing, and machine-tool applications.


News Jun 29, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Businesses Tackle Growing E-Commerce Demands With the Latest Technology

Businesses Tackle Growing E-Commerce Demands With the Latest Technology

Explore the latest industry partnerships leveraging AI-supported AMRs, conveyor and tote-picking workstations, and supply chain management and execution systems for warehouse, logistics, and distribution center operations.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weintek introduces four key enhancements to the newest version of Weincloud: a permission directory system, EasyAccess 2.0 upgrades, increased data allowance, and simplified remote connectivity.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

The next part of our Python learning journey will touch upon control flow, critical to implementing logic in programs. The concept is broad and the first topic to cover will be if/elif statements.


The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.


Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric has increased its existing investment in Realtime Robotics. The company is focused on strengthening its factory automation solutions with Realtime Robotics' motion planning technology.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks has released the new and improved Anybus Atlas2 Plus network diagnostics analyzer tool for industrial network monitoring. The new tool features an easier-to-use interface than earlier models.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Seth Price
Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Advancing Path-Savvy, Safety-Conscious Robotics With ABB OmniCore

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities for factory operations. Here’s how ABB is changing the game with OmniCore.


News Jun 24, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

Aerotech Enhances Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.7

The latest update to Aerotech's Automation1 platform delivers enhanced support for laser scan heads and drives, with key updates including tools for faster development, 3D data visualization, and enhanced scanner control.


News Jun 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Tutorial: Analog Signals with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Tutorial: Analog Signals with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Learn how to connect analog inputs, either voltage or current, to the Phoenix Contact’s IIoT PLC platform and design simple data processing programs with the PLCnext Engineer IDE.


Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

Company Expansions in North America Point Toward Industrial Growth

A new proof of concept center from Omron and a shared campus for Endress+Hauser USA and Eastern Controls are some recent examples that promise industrial development in North America.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities, enabling high-quality machine inspections within minutes after installation.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB Kicks off 2024 Startup Challenge Focused on AI Solutions in Robotics

ABB has commenced its 2024 Robotics AI Challenge that seeks to drive innovation via collaboration with startups. The annual challenge is focused on advancing artificial intelligence solutions in robotics.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Python Tutorial Part 6 | Data Structures: Sets

Python Tutorial Part 6 | Data Structures: Sets

Wrapping up the data structures portion of our journey are sets. This is the least frequently used data structure, but don’t write off the set just yet. Its efficiency and simplicity may provide value in manufacturing data processing.


UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications, providing IO-Link, analog, and digital outputs to fit various control systems.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor launches New Ultrasonic and Contrast Detecting Sensors

Wenglor has two new sensors available: the U18T ultrasonic sensor in a stainless steel housing and the P1PW high-speed contrast sensor, both of which are equipped with switching and IO-Link outputs.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

Banner Engineering Adds Two New Series to Radar Sensor Offerings

The K50R and Q90 R series of radar sensors bring versatility and cost-effectiveness to object detection across applications. Both series are designed to be superior alternatives to ultrasonic sensors.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

Mitsubishi’s High-Payload, Long-Reach Robots Give New Meaning to “Arm Day”

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric Automation's RV-FR series of robots feature a higher payload and longer reach than earlier models, expanding the series' manufacturing capabilities.


News Jun 14, 2024 by Seth Price