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At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability,…

At Automate 2024, Comau unveiled its latest innovations in hardware and software that promote sustainability, productivity, and enhanced worker safety in industrial environments.

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of…

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of simple on/off bits, gain some understanding of HMI designing and programming.

SensoPart has recently released a new software update for their VISOR Series that promises to give customers access to…

SensoPart has recently released a new software update for their VISOR Series that promises to give customers access to features commonly only found on more expensive equipment.

The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos…

The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos and displays, what kind of trends can we expect throughout 2024 and beyond?

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic have joined forces to accelerate robotic grasping capabilities by combining their…

NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic have joined forces to accelerate robotic grasping capabilities by combining their platform expertise and leveraging generative AI and simulation.

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured…

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured items, and snapshots of the technology on display to the world!

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new…

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.

OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison…

OnRobot has launched two new electric grippers capable of handling high-payload applications and partnered with Ellison Technologies to power a CNC machine-tending solution.

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in…

Kassow Robots released its Edge Edition 7-axis cobot that features a reduced footprint and is suitable for use in locations with limited floor space or mobile applications.

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and…

Festo has added design improvements to standard linear axis models with the purpose of increasing payload and acceleration profiles while maintaining a smaller weight and footprint.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

Universal Robots is the first cobot manufacturer to adopt the Siemens SRCI system to provide seamless cobot-to-PLC integration.

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000…

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000 environment for a Rockwell PLC.

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen.…

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some…

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past weeks!

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the…

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the most popular methods: letting the robot or the PLC control the I/O signals.

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or…

Wenglor has expanded its U1KT Miniature Ultrasonic Sensor lineup. The compact sensors operate using reflex or through-beam mode and are suitable for use in tight spaces, difficult surfaces, or harsh environments.

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older,…

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older, they are found in many existing automation installations.

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated…

FAULHABER recently announced the latest addition to its product line, a new family of brushless motors with an integrated controller and encoder, all in an impressively small form factor.