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New Micro Linear Actuator With High Load Capacity

New Micro Linear Actuator With High Load Capacity

What companies are releasing new and innovative actuators designed for unique applications? 


News Mar 23, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
What is Explosion Proof? A Look Into Control Panels and Enclosures

What is Explosion Proof? A Look Into Control Panels and Enclosures

Why are explosion-proof devices important for industrial safety?


Industry Leaders Offer a Helping Hand During COVID-19 Crisis

Industry Leaders Offer a Helping Hand During COVID-19 Crisis

GE Digital, Honeywell and Emerson Automation do their part to combat the spread of COVID-19, protecting their employees and supporting industrial and healthcare communities.


News Mar 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Gas Find Camera From FLIR With Autonomous Leak Detection

New Gas Find Camera From FLIR With Autonomous Leak Detection

Why is autonomous leak detection important for industrial processes? 


News Mar 20, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
FIRST Robotics Events Suspended Due to COVID-19 Concerns

FIRST Robotics Events Suspended Due to COVID-19 Concerns

The FIRST Robotics Competition inspires students and young engineers to dive into automation and robotics. This event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.


News Mar 20, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
New EtherCAT Box for Compact Conveyor Control From Beckhoff

New EtherCAT Box for Compact Conveyor Control From Beckhoff

What is Zero Pressure Accumulation with regards to conveyors systems, and why are more designs using alternatives for PLCs?


News Mar 19, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Absolute Linear Encoders Equipped With Siemens Drive-CLiQ Interface

Absolute Linear Encoders Equipped With Siemens Drive-CLiQ Interface

New encoders with Siemens Drive-CLiQ Interface allow easy plug-and-play into Siemens motion controller environments.


News Mar 19, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

How do you choose a wireless communication terminal and what features are the most important?


Startup in Italy 3D-Prints Emergency Breathing Valves for COVID-19 Patients

Startup in Italy 3D-Prints Emergency Breathing Valves for COVID-19 Patients

A collaboration between the media and technology experts in Chiari, Lombardy, has seen the printing of a hundred Venturi valves for reanimation devices needed to tackle the COVID-19 emergency.


Brand New Three-Phase Energy-Efficient Electric Motors

Brand New Three-Phase Energy-Efficient Electric Motors

What are universal motors and why would you choose one over a standard motor?


News Mar 18, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Advanced New Dynamic Flow Sensor Detects Precise Pulsating Rates

Advanced New Dynamic Flow Sensor Detects Precise Pulsating Rates

Flow sensors are critical in applications that require fine control and choosing the right type is essential.


News Mar 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New IIoT Software Optimizing Industrial Automation Applications

New IIoT Software Optimizing Industrial Automation Applications

Two industrial automation companies are partnering to optimize new IIoT software. What kind of impact is this going to have on software and hardware?


Filling Gaps in the Robotics Industry: New 7-Axis Cobots

Filling Gaps in the Robotics Industry: New 7-Axis Cobots

Who is developing seven-axis collaborative robotic arms? What are the benefits of this technology?


News Mar 16, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
New Actuator Control Panel Designed for Hazardous Conditions

New Actuator Control Panel Designed for Hazardous Conditions

Rotork recently announced its all-new local controls station for actuators and general flow control. 


News Mar 16, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
COVID-19 Used as Bait in Malware Attacks on Industrial Companies

COVID-19 Used as Bait in Malware Attacks on Industrial Companies

Is cybersecurity training part of your company's protocol?


Researchers Develop a New Robotic Finger With a Sense of Touch

Researchers Develop a New Robotic Finger With a Sense of Touch

In a recent announcement, researchers at the University of Colombia have revealed that they have successfully created a robotic finger with a real sense of touch.


News Mar 13, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
New 3-Fingered Electric Robotic Gripper From OnRobot

New 3-Fingered Electric Robotic Gripper From OnRobot

OnRobot has recently released a new line of electric grippers designed for industrial automation.


News Mar 12, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
AutoGuide Launches 15,000-Pound Payload Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger

AutoGuide Launches 15,000-Pound Payload Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger

Robotics solutions company, AutoGuide, just launched its highest payload autonomous mobile robot tugger, the company revealed this week.


Simpson Electric Release the Eagle: A Programmable Digital Meter

Simpson Electric Release the Eagle: A Programmable Digital Meter

What are the key features of Simpson Electric’s latest digital meter and how can it benefit the automation industry?


News Mar 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Universal Robots Releases Application Kits to Simplify Cobot Deployments

Universal Robots Releases Application Kits to Simplify Cobot Deployments

The 20 new software and hardware kits focus on cobots and are already accessible on the UR+ platform, the company’s online marketplace.