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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
Beckhoff Releases Multi-Functional Input Module With Unique Accessories and Control Options

Beckhoff Releases Multi-Functional Input Module With Unique Accessories and Control Options

Beckhoff recently released the ELM3702-0000 data acquisition module with EtherCAT technology.


News Oct 16, 2020 by Seth Price
Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Team Up to Develop Connected Safety Software Solutions

Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Team Up to Develop Connected Safety Software Solutions

A new partnership between Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer combines the IIoT connected safety portfolio of Honeywell devices.


News Oct 15, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Danfoss Upgrades Programmable Climate Controllers to Utilize Modbus/TCP Protocols and Security Features

Danfoss Upgrades Programmable Climate Controllers to Utilize Modbus/TCP Protocols and Security Features

Danfoss upgrades its programmable climate controllers to make controlling building climate easier and safer than ever.


News Oct 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Rockwell Automation Updates Studio 5000 Software With Auto-Generated Diagnostics and More

Rockwell Automation Updates Studio 5000 Software With Auto-Generated Diagnostics and More

Rockwell Automation provides software updates to its Studio 5000 Logix Designer aiming to improve process operations for engineers.


News Oct 14, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
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
OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

Changing the way traditional sanding is done, OnRobot recently released its robotic sanding tool, the OnRobot Sander.


News Oct 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
FANUC Set to Host First Ever “Take Control” Virtual Robotic Event

FANUC Set to Host First Ever “Take Control” Virtual Robotic Event

FANUC is hosting a virtual robotics conference where they will demonstrate and provide information and case studies about their robots.


News Oct 12, 2020 by Seth Price
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
AVEVA and Schneider Electric Further Develop AVEVA’s Unified Supply Chain Platform

AVEVA and Schneider Electric Further Develop AVEVA’s Unified Supply Chain Platform

AVEVA released an enhanced version of its AVEVA Unified Supply Chain platform to provide supply chain visibility for the oil and gas industry.


News Oct 09, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
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
ABB Partners With Takraf to Deploy One of the World’s Most Powerful Gearless Conveyor Drive Systems

ABB Partners With Takraf to Deploy One of the World’s Most Powerful Gearless Conveyor Drive Systems

ABB and TAKRAF Partner to install one of the world’s most powerful gearless conveyor drive system in Chuquicamata, Chile.


News Oct 04, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Releases Fisher V280 Control Valve for Process Control Applications

Emerson Releases Fisher V280 Control Valve for Process Control Applications

The Fisher V280 is a control valve built to provide stable dynamic process control via a robust drive train designed to guide the shaft and properly absorb energy.


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
Rockwell Automation Unveils New Allen-Bradley Motor Control Centers

Rockwell Automation Unveils New Allen-Bradley Motor Control Centers

Rockwell Automation released the new CENTERLINE 2500 Motor Control Centers with SecureConnect technology.