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SICK and TRUMPF Develop First Industrial Quantum Sensor for Air Analysis

SICK and TRUMPF Develop First Industrial Quantum Sensor for Air Analysis

SICK Sensors has entered a partnership with TRUMPF subsidiary Q.ANT to develop quantum optical sensors.


Universal Robots Launches First Cobot Certifications for Schools and Engineers in the Field

Universal Robots Launches First Cobot Certifications for Schools and Engineers in the Field

Universal Robots receives accreditation by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and initiates its cobot educational training.


News Nov 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
What is Height-Based Laser Sensing? Technology from Keyence Brings New Inspection Capabilities

What is Height-Based Laser Sensing? Technology from Keyence Brings New Inspection Capabilities

Keyence released an image-based laser sensor used for detecting and scanning defects across an entire area.


News Nov 12, 2020 by Seth Price
ASSISTA Cobot from Mitsubishi Electric Goes to Market in North and South America

ASSISTA Cobot from Mitsubishi Electric Goes to Market in North and South America

Mitsubishi brings customers in North and South America the ASSISTA cobot, to help employees work safely and efficiently in a collaborative environment. 


News Nov 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How to Train a Robot: Block-Based Programming

How to Train a Robot: Block-Based Programming

This article will provide links and resources for those looking to integrate robotics into their process without having to go back to school or spend hours researching programming languages.


Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens Launches Three New Technology Packages Exclusively for CNC Sinumerik One

Siemens released three new tech packs for their Sinumerik One system. Learn about the Sinumerik One system, the new packages, and more about the software-defined systems.


News Oct 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
C&K Seeks to Improve Remote Monitoring With Ruggedized Magnetic Proximity Sensor

C&K Seeks to Improve Remote Monitoring With Ruggedized Magnetic Proximity Sensor

Learn about the rugged sensors from C&K, the Zone 2 environments, and select features of this proximity sensor.


News Oct 24, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

CNC Hardware and PLC Hardware Signal Differences

Learn all about the differences between PLC and CNC hardware, and be informed in making the right decision. Although different, it is possible to interchange them, but challenges exist because of the hardware and devices being controlled.


CNC Software vs. PLC Software

CNC Software vs. PLC Software

It can be easy to group CNCs and PLCs together since they are both run by digital processors and programs. Are they interchangeable? This article explores the possibility on a software level.


Expanding Their Small Robot Portfolio, ABB Releases Cleanroom Version of Compact Robot

Expanding Their Small Robot Portfolio, ABB Releases Cleanroom Version of Compact Robot

ABB is aiming to automate cleanroom applications by releasing a new cleanroom version of it’s IRB 1100 robot.


News Oct 16, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
SICK Sensors Releases New Quality Inspection SensorApp and All-in-One Vision Sensor

SICK Sensors Releases New Quality Inspection SensorApp and All-in-One Vision Sensor

SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality assurance and inspection.


News Oct 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Developing a Skills Matrix for Control and Automation Educational Programs

Developing a Skills Matrix for Control and Automation Educational Programs

Learn about one industry professional’s current efforts to develop educational programs for control and automation at the university level.


News Oct 10, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
OMRON Uses Intelligent Sensing Technology to Release New Laser Sensor for Conyer Operations

OMRON Uses Intelligent Sensing Technology to Release New Laser Sensor for Conyer Operations

OMRON announced an industry first in sensing technology, the E3AS-HL complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Laser Sensor.


News Oct 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Universal Robots Set to Host First Virtual Cobot Conference in Asia-Pacific

Universal Robots Set to Host First Virtual Cobot Conference in Asia-Pacific

Despite the challenges surrounding a virtual event, Universal Robots announced its first virtual collaborative robot expo for its Asia-Pacific customers.


News Oct 08, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
RightHand Robotics and Intel Aim to Revolutionize Automated Order Fulfillment With RealSense Technology

RightHand Robotics and Intel Aim to Revolutionize Automated Order Fulfillment With RealSense Technology

RightHand Robotics is partnering with Intel to improve the machine vision of their RightPick2 Robot.


News Oct 07, 2020 by Seth Price
SICK and Microsoft Partner on Brand New Industrial 3D Camera Developments

SICK and Microsoft Partner on Brand New Industrial 3D Camera Developments

SICK announced a collaboration with Microsoft on the development of commercial industrial 3D cameras.


Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases New Industrial Robot With Small Payload Capabilities

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases New Industrial Robot With Small Payload Capabilities

Mitsubishi Electric introduces its new small payload industrial robot, the RV-8CRL. 


News Oct 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Releases O200 Optical Sensor Suitable for Detecting Very Small Objects

Baumer Releases O200 Optical Sensor Suitable for Detecting Very Small Objects

Baumer’s newly developed O200 laser sensors can be used for detecting objects as small as 0.05 mm.


News Oct 05, 2020 by Seth Price
New Industrial Chemical Robot From IBM Set to Enable Latest Advancements in Lab Automation

New Industrial Chemical Robot From IBM Set to Enable Latest Advancements in Lab Automation

IBM recently launched its RoboRXN, which utilizes cloud data and AI to advance materials technology.


News Oct 02, 2020 by Damond Goodwin
Fluke Leads Investment in Everactive to Accelerate Growth in IIoT and Sensor Solutions

Fluke Leads Investment in Everactive to Accelerate Growth in IIoT and Sensor Solutions

Fluke Corp has invested in Everactive for its novelty sensor technology in hopes to accelerate IIoT technologies.


News Sep 30, 2020 by Ben Stepanian