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Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory…

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a…

Thomson has recently released a rotating nut stepper motor linear actuator in a frame that includes a rotary encoder as a pre-installed standard feature.

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a…

Festo announces the introduction of a new line of long-stroke parallel DHPL grippers, offering high torque and load in a compact, lightweight, and affordable product line.

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and…

This article looks at vacuum ejectors and vacuum pumps, specifically outlining the difference between single and multi-stage versions of each type, and common applications.

In a step toward ecological resilience, Bosch Rexroth has announced a partnership with TotalEnergies to develop a…

In a step toward ecological resilience, Bosch Rexroth has announced a partnership with TotalEnergies to develop a water-based, biodegradable hydraulic fluid with similar properties to traditional oil.

Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s…

Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms…

The new LQE compact valves from Schmalz feature a small, lightweight design that can be mounted directly to robotic arms to reduce system complexity, featuring IO-Link for data monitoring.

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The…

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.

Festo recently announced the introduction of three new variants of parallel, radial, and angular pneumatic grippers to…

Festo recently announced the introduction of three new variants of parallel, radial, and angular pneumatic grippers to improve efficiency and precision for complex pick and place operations.

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules…

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What…

Pressures are always rising and falling in fluid systems. Sometimes the changes are extreme and lead to damage. What causes problematic pressure changes, and how can you trace them to their source?

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning…

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.

SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for…

SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for controlling motion in both pneumatic and electrical systems.

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new…

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their…

Emerson has released the latest Fisher FIELDVUE series controller for pilot-operated valves, complete with their trademarked 'Advice at the Device' technology.

Hydraulic cylinders and actuators can quickly move heavy objects and provide strong clamping forces. But when they break…

Hydraulic cylinders and actuators can quickly move heavy objects and provide strong clamping forces. But when they break down, the effects can be catastrophic and the repairs costly and timely.

Beckhoff extends its electric cylinder lineup to help customers realize the benefits of electric cylinders, including…

Beckhoff extends its electric cylinder lineup to help customers realize the benefits of electric cylinders, including precision movement and a smaller, less complex device footprint.

Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is…

Powering low-voltage devices properly often requires adding a DC power supply to the cabinet. Mounting space, however, is often at a premium. Prudently sensitive to market needs, vendors, including WAGO, continue to shrink the form to do more with less.

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready…

OMRON recently released its new H5CC digital timer. Combining features from five OMRON designs, the Industry 4.0-ready device offers an easily accessible programming interface and predictive maintenance functionality in a compact package.