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Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking devices, which are both reliable and durable in compact form factors.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

Safety at Breathtaking Speeds: Epson’s New GX-B Series SCARA Robots

A new series of SCARA robots from Epson promises exciting new safety features that can make these high-speed devices work more closely alongside humans, removing barriers and increasing productivity.


News Oct 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Beijer’s Nexto BCS-NX3008 PLC Now Certified for Industry 4.0 Innovation

Beijer’s Nexto BCS-NX3008 PLC Now Certified for Industry 4.0 Innovation

A key player on Beijer’s Nexto PLC bench, the BCS-NX3008 CPU was recently awarded UL and DNV certifications paving the way for the future of Industry 4.0 automation and control.


News Sep 15, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Duties of Power Plant Operators, The Journey From Entry to Senior Operator

Duties of Power Plant Operators, The Journey From Entry to Senior Operator

When beginning a new career, an obvious question is how to take positive steps, from your first day inside the plant all the way to becoming an experienced senior operator.


Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Holdings Company helps to reduce programming time for collaborative robots by using a new variable impedance control method.


News Sep 14, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!


News Sep 13, 2023 by David Peterson
Optical Sensing in a Cube: Pepperl+Fuchs R202

Optical Sensing in a Cube: Pepperl+Fuchs R202

Pepperl+Fuchs' new R202 proximity sensor offers a cubicle design, a threaded face, and a bracket engineered for accurate mounting and adjustment.


News Sep 05, 2023 by David Peterson
Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

The size of a dime, Teledyne FLIR introduces a versatile new infrared thermal camera with one of the widest fields of view on the market.


News Aug 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Safety controllers hold a respected position in automation, relaying critical information between field and plant-level systems. Banner Engineering’s line of XS26 controllers has been optimized for networking.


News Aug 23, 2023 by David Peterson
WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO recently added new features to its compact CC-100, offering users a versatile PLC with a wider range of protocols.


News Aug 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Balluff offers a minimalist yet powerful entry-level IO-Link sensor and actuator control hubs

Balluff offers a minimalist yet powerful entry-level IO-Link sensor and actuator control hubs

Checking all the boxes needed for harsh industrial applications, Balluff’s IO-Link hubs are fit for duty without frills or extra expense.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Seth Price
PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.


News Aug 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics and material handling operations with industry 4.0-capable solutions.


News Aug 12, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Fraunhofer Develops New Technology for Autonomous Seafloor and Surface Marine Mapping

Fraunhofer Develops New Technology for Autonomous Seafloor and Surface Marine Mapping

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of expensive surveying necessary for safe navigation and maritime commerce.


News Aug 11, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
System Dynamic and Frequency Response Analysis

System Dynamic and Frequency Response Analysis

Understanding the building blocks of s-domain analysis and magnitude response theory can go a long way in helping engineers predict how and why some system design choices are made over others.


What Does ‘Explosion Proof’ Mean, and Who Should Care?

What Does ‘Explosion Proof’ Mean, and Who Should Care?

Some workplaces are more dangerous than others, not because of the practices, but rather the products. Where do explosions occur, and what practices exist to reduce such risk for equipment and workforce?


Exploring the Air | UAVs Provide Quality Data for Outdoor Environments

Exploring the Air | UAVs Provide Quality Data for Outdoor Environments

Recently, drones have been providing new data for a variety of specialty projects related to public safety, environmental monitoring, and interaction with nature in many innovative areas.


News Jul 28, 2023 by Seth Price
Banner Releases the K100 Basic Beacon for Tool Status Indication

Banner Releases the K100 Basic Beacon for Tool Status Indication

Banner Engineering’s new K100 Basic Beacon makes machine status available at a quick glance in a variety of colors with configurable patterns and intensities, a good fit for virtually all settings and users.


News Jul 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Comau and Fincantieri Team Up to Create a Ship Building Robot

Comau and Fincantieri Team Up to Create a Ship Building Robot

In what has been hailed as the first of its kind, MR4WELD, an autonomous mobile welding robot platform, will begin performance testing in the shipbuilding industry.


News Jul 23, 2023 by Seth Price