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Festo Creates a Buzz with Swarming Bees and Busy Bacteria

Festo Creates a Buzz with Swarming Bees and Busy Bacteria

Taking cues from biology and putting bacteria to work are allowing Festo to develop new automation processes. These technologies were on display at Hannover Messe 2024.


News May 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
3 Lessons From Automate: Looking Toward the Trends of the Future

3 Lessons From Automate: Looking Toward the Trends of the Future

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?


News May 14, 2024 by David Peterson
NVIDIA and Intrinsic Collaborate To Advance Robotic Gripping

NVIDIA and Intrinsic Collaborate To Advance Robotic Gripping

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


News May 13, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Automate 2024: More Exciting Control and Robotics Technology

Automate 2024: More Exciting Control and Robotics Technology

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!


News May 11, 2024 by David Peterson
Pudu Robotics’ New T300 Robot Puts a Friendly Face to Industrial Transport

Pudu Robotics’ New T300 Robot Puts a Friendly Face to Industrial Transport

The new PUDU T300 industrial delivery robot from Pudu Robotics provides companies with a means to automatically move goods through a factory efficiently and safely.


News May 10, 2024 by Seth Price
Automate 2024 in Chicago: The Exciting First Days of the Show

Automate 2024 in Chicago: The Exciting First Days of the Show

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.


News May 09, 2024 by David Peterson
Doosan Robotics Showcases Latest Series of Cobots at Automate 2024

Doosan Robotics Showcases Latest Series of Cobots at Automate 2024

Doosan Robotics introduced its latest lineup of collaborative robots, the P-Series, at Automate 2024 this week. The P-Series features the highest payload and longest reach of any Doosan Robotics cobot.


News May 09, 2024 by Austin Futrell
OnRobot Unveils Electric Grippers for Heavy-duty Cobot Applications

OnRobot Unveils Electric Grippers for Heavy-duty Cobot Applications

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.


News May 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
7-Axis Cobots Feature “World’s First” Integration of Controller Into the Base

7-Axis Cobots Feature “World’s First” Integration of Controller Into the Base

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.


News May 08, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

A New Design for Cartesian Electric Linear Axes From Festo

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.


News May 07, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Bin-Picking Software PiC 2.0 Now Available From CapSen Robotics

Bin-Picking Software PiC 2.0 Now Available From CapSen Robotics

CapSen Robotics’ newest version of PiC software promises enhanced image analysis, part identification capabilities, and conformity to increasingly common hardware add-ons for pick-and-place robotics.


News May 07, 2024 by Seth Price
Seamless PLC-to-Robot Integration With Universal Robots and Siemens

Seamless PLC-to-Robot Integration With Universal Robots and Siemens

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


News May 06, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Schmalz Launches New Suction Cup Gripper for Handling Bags

Schmalz Launches New Suction Cup Gripper for Handling Bags

Schmalz has developed a new suction cup gripper for difficult-to-handle materials like sacks, bags, and shrink-wrapped packaging. The new gripper is available with or without an integrated vacuum.


News May 02, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
FANUC Robot Ethernet Tutorial: Setting Up PLC I/O Communication

FANUC Robot Ethernet Tutorial: Setting Up PLC I/O Communication

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


Walmart Deploys Fox Robotics’ FoxBot Forklifts in Logistics Operations

Walmart Deploys Fox Robotics’ FoxBot Forklifts in Logistics Operations

After a successful 16-month pilot program, Walmart has entered into a partnership with Fox Robotics to deploy additional FoxBot autonomous forklifts in four of its distribution centers.


News Apr 30, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Control Bits: A Roundup of April’s Automation News You May Have Missed

Control Bits: A Roundup of April’s Automation News You May Have Missed

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!


News Apr 26, 2024 by David Peterson
Two Common Methods Used for Mapping Robot I/O Communication

Two Common Methods Used for Mapping Robot I/O Communication

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.


Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Control Looks Ahead to the Future of Industrial Tech at Automate 2024

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.


News Apr 23, 2024 by David Peterson
Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer Sensor Suite Promises Solutions for Engineering Smart Encoders

Baumer has recently announced the release of the Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) that facilitates faster engineering timeframes for Baumer encoders equipped with IO-Link and CANopen protocols.


News Apr 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Omron and Neura Robotics Usher in New Era of Robotic Cognition

Omron and Neura Robotics Usher in New Era of Robotic Cognition

Omron and Neura Robotics embark on a collaborative pioneering journey to establish a firm footprint in the field of cognitive robotics for industrial automation.


News Apr 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida