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FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC Debuts Industrial Robot Designed for Heavy Payloads

FANUC introduced the M-1000iA, a floor-mounted 6-axis robot engineered to maneuver heavy payloads up to 1,000 kg (about 2,200 pounds) without sacrificing versatility and range of motion.


News Feb 08, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Aiming to Modernize Industrial Critical Infrastructure, Cisco Expands Switching Portfolio

Aiming to Modernize Industrial Critical Infrastructure, Cisco Expands Switching Portfolio

Cisco IE9300 model addresses the durability, security, and automation needs of a modern industrial environment.


Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli Integrates Siemens PLC and Robot Programming on the TIA Platform

Stäubli robotics can now be implemented on the Siemens TIA platform through a PLC communication interface software package from Stäubli.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Schneider’s “Infrastructure of the Future” Addresses Challenges Facing Smart, Green Urbanization

Schneider’s “Infrastructure of the Future” Addresses Challenges Facing Smart, Green Urbanization

Schneider Electric unveils an integrated solution that promotes creating more sustainable and resilient infrastructures for green urban environments.


News Feb 07, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation Upgrades Analog Safety I/O Modules to Meet Fail-safe Requirements

Rockwell Automation introduced several new additions to their Flex 5000 line for improved fail-safe measures.


News Feb 06, 2022 by Seth Price
Emerson’s Edge Solutions Helps OEMs Implement IIoT and Edge Computing

Emerson’s Edge Solutions Helps OEMs Implement IIoT and Edge Computing

Emerson announces a new portfolio of solutions designed to address challenges and core issues control engineers face implementing edge computing for IIoT and Industry 4.0.


News Feb 05, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Autonomous Driving Software and Electric Vehicle (EV) Companies Partner to Build Autonomous Industrial Vehicles

Software company Cyngn and vehicle manufacturer Columbia form partnerships to build an electric AV fleet.


News Feb 03, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Lockheed Martin Set to Open “Ultra-secure” IIoT-based Smart Factory

Lockheed Martin Set to Open “Ultra-secure” IIoT-based Smart Factory

As cybersecurity continues to be an important quality in aerospace and defense, Lockheed has plans for an “ultra-secure” smart factory. Can cybersecurity and IIoT go hand-in-hand?


News Feb 02, 2022 by Gunner Scott
NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

NVIDIA Drives Automated Manufacturing With New AMR Platform

Years in the making, NVIDIA released its AMR platform focused on increasing worker safety and improving productivity.


News Feb 02, 2022 by Damond Goodwin
Omron’s Code Reader Aims to Increase Long-distance Sensing and Eliminate Positioning Issues

Omron’s Code Reader Aims to Increase Long-distance Sensing and Eliminate Positioning Issues

The latest barcode reader from Omron introduces multiple code reading, X-mode algorithms, and more.


News Feb 01, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Robotic Automation Continues Advancing eCommerce and Warehousing

Berkshire Grey, Autostore, and KUKA reveal their latest solutions for improving warehouse and eCommerce operations.


News Jan 31, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

KUKA Addresses Robotic Hygiene Standards

The food and pharmaceutical industries require exceptionally clean environments. Robotic product portfolios from KUKA address these hygienic industrial design challenges.


News Jan 29, 2022 by Sara McCaslin
Rugged Industrial PC From OnLogic is Designed for IIoT Applications

Rugged Industrial PC From OnLogic is Designed for IIoT Applications

OnLogic’s Industrial PC (IPC) has been designed with harsh environments in mind, yet is geared toward AI, IIoT, Industry 4.0, and other advanced manufacturing considerations.


News Jan 27, 2022 by Seth Price
Honeywell Updates OT Cybersecurity Portfolio by Adding Autonomous Deception Technology

Honeywell Updates OT Cybersecurity Portfolio by Adding Autonomous Deception Technology

Honeywell and security solutions provider Acalvio Technologies jointly announced a new solution to detect cyber attacks against operational technology (OT).


FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC Introduces Educational Package Combining Machine Tool and Cobot Technologies

FANUC provides educational resources and pathways to bridge the skills gap for the future of industrial automation and manufacturing.


News Jan 26, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China Commits to Expanding Smart Manufacturing and Robotics Innovation in 2022

China launched a five-year plan to increase robotic process automation (RPA) and smart manufacturing, starting with new partnerships and reports.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Upgrades Motion System Accuracy With Newest Master Motion Controller

ACS Motion Control announced its latest EtherCAT-based master motion controller includes integrated motor drives and configurable axes.


News Jan 25, 2022 by Gunner Scott
Industrial Automation Experts Gear Up for the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022

Industrial Automation Experts Gear Up for the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022

This week, the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2022 will showcase the latest technologies within the poultry, meat, and feed industry, including industrial automation solutions.


News Jan 24, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion Expands Smart Factory Solutions With Spectrum Controls Acquisition

Allied Motion announced its acquisition of Spectrum Controls for $70 million.


News Jan 23, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
Symphony Industrial AI Advances Into Wearables by Acquiring Proceedix

Symphony Industrial AI Advances Into Wearables by Acquiring Proceedix

Symphony Industrial AI has acquired Proceedix, a move that will allow them to advance further into industrial wearables and expand their solutions for factory and plant processes.


News Jan 22, 2022 by Sara McCaslin