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Banner Introduces High-Power Strip Light for Surface Inspections

Banner Introduces High-Power Strip Light for Surface Inspections

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for surface and paint inspection applications in the automotive industry.


News Nov 22, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
ForwardX Robotics Delivers Compact Power With New Max 1500-L Slim AMR

ForwardX Robotics Delivers Compact Power With New Max 1500-L Slim AMR

ForwardX Robotics’ latest autonomous mobile robot, the Max 1500-L Slim, is compact yet can lift incredibly large payloads. The new AMR is part of the company’s Max Series for logistics and manufacturing.


News Nov 21, 2023 by Seth Price
IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has launched a new line of photoelectric laser sensors with selectable application functions and IO-Link for enhanced capabilities in a multitude of settings.


News Nov 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Kawasaki’s Latest Through-arm Arc Welding Robot Now in North America

Kawasaki’s Latest Through-arm Arc Welding Robot Now in North America

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the company’s BA series of through-arm cable arc welding robots.


News Nov 20, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Reduce Noise And Increase Efficiency With New Emerson Valve Trim Tech

Reduce Noise And Increase Efficiency With New Emerson Valve Trim Tech

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.


News Nov 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
New Strobing LED Lighting Creates Illusion of Continuous Light

New Strobing LED Lighting Creates Illusion of Continuous Light

Smart Vision Lights has launched its latest machine vision light that utilizes Hidden Strobe technology. The strobing LED light aids high-speed imaging while appearing continuous.


News Nov 19, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Robotics and Porsche Unite to Drive Automation in Construction

ABB Robotics and Porsche Unite to Drive Automation in Construction

ABB Robotics and Porsche Consulting have teamed up to bring robotics and automation to the construction industry, starting with developing new ways of manufacturing modular housing components.


News Nov 18, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Recently Developed Reflex Light Barrier Offers Reflector-free Detection

Recently Developed Reflex Light Barrier Offers Reflector-free Detection

Wenglor has released the P1PM reflex light barrier that aims to improve safety and quality in the manufacturing environment—without the use of a reflector.


News Nov 17, 2023 by Seth Price
Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

Extend Motion Life: Automatic Grease Fittings Using New IoT Solution

GreaseBoss and Nordic Semiconductor have recently launched a collaborative system using Nordic-powered sensors and Memfault to monitor grease flow, extending the life of moving machine components.


News Nov 16, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
DH-Robotics and MEMS Manufacturer Infineon Collab For Next-Gen Electric Gripper

DH-Robotics and MEMS Manufacturer Infineon Collab For Next-Gen Electric Gripper

DH-Robotics and Infineon team up to create the AG series, an advanced electric gripper for energy-efficient control with integrated industrial communications and position sensing.


News Nov 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

New Family of Fault-tolerant Computing Platforms Delivers Seven Nines Availability

Stratus has released its most fault-tolerant line of industrial computers yet, designed for maximum system availability.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Seth Price
SCHUNK Creates New, Innovative Pneumatic Positioning Solution

SCHUNK Creates New, Innovative Pneumatic Positioning Solution

Pneumatic grippers are traditionally limited to fully open or closed positions, making SCHUNK’s Pneumatic Positioning Device useful for applications requiring an intermediate grip position.


News Nov 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO’s New Advanced PLC CPUs Provide Cost-Effective Control Solution

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff introduced its latest 1D/2D scanners for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, seeking to enhance traceability and improve efficiency in production and order fulfillment.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Realtime Robotics Augments Workcells With Optimization-as-a-Service

Realtime Robotics Augments Workcells With Optimization-as-a-Service

Troubleshooting robotic motion paths is best done before the first collision event causes a downtime headache. Realtime Robotics has launched a new service to help designers well in advance of failures.


News Nov 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
SMC Reveals New Regulator and Actuators for Automation Systems

SMC Reveals New Regulator and Actuators for Automation Systems

SMC has recently released three new product lines, including a pressure regulator and two linear actuators for controlling motion in both pneumatic and electrical systems.


News Nov 13, 2023 by Seth Price
Omron Automation Introduces Its Latest Short-wave Infrared Camera

Omron Automation Introduces Its Latest Short-wave Infrared Camera

Omron Automation's latest camera uses short-wave infrared technology to produce higher-quality images without visible light, alleviating ambient light challenges and expanding inspection possibilities.


News Nov 12, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold Introduces New Rotation Direction Feature to UH 6937 Frequency Monitor

Dold has introduced safety-rated directional control and regulatory compliance to the UH 6937 speed and frequency monitor, making it an ideal solution for applications where safety is critical.


News Nov 11, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Safety Muting Module From Bihl+Wiedemann Reduces False Alarms

Safety Muting Module From Bihl+Wiedemann Reduces False Alarms

Bihl+Wiedemann has released the ASi-5 Muting Module, a device that works alongside light curtains to improve safety systems and keep production lines running with fewer nuisance false triggers.


News Nov 10, 2023 by Seth Price
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson