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SICK’s New DT80 Extends Distance Sensing Precision

SICK’s New DT80 Extends Distance Sensing Precision

Offering unprecedented range and precision, SICK’s DT80 represents a leap in accuracy and signal fidelity that goes the distance.


Dold Develops SSR for Precise Control of Variable AC Loads

Dold Develops SSR for Precise Control of Variable AC Loads

Dold now offers a solid state relay (SSR) capable of burst firing mode for controlling electric heaters and infrared lamps.


News Aug 29, 2023 by Seth Price
Google’s Robotic Transformer 2: More Than Meets the Eye

Google’s Robotic Transformer 2: More Than Meets the Eye

Google’s DeepMind vision-language-action model, which transforms web knowledge into robotic control, recently landed on Earth with a truly cutting-edge machine learning algorithm.


News Aug 29, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Banner Engineering Releases a New Analog Input/Output Converter

Banner Engineering Releases a New Analog Input/Output Converter

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts them to Modbus or IO-Link.


News Aug 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
NASA to Bring Autonomous Collaborative Mini-rovers to the Moon

NASA to Bring Autonomous Collaborative Mini-rovers to the Moon

NASA seeks to establish robot support crews for future space exploration missions through the Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration (CADRE) project.


News Aug 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

The size of a dime, Teledyne FLIR introduces a versatile new infrared thermal camera with one of the widest fields of view on the market.


News Aug 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Greenbird and GE Partner Up for Utility Data Collection

Greenbird and GE Partner Up for Utility Data Collection

GE acquires Greenbird Technologies to advance and integrate GE’s GridOS, a software suite for electrical power production and distribution plants.


News Aug 25, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Kollmorgen Introduces Enhancements to Its Powerful AKD2G Drive

Kollmorgen Introduces Enhancements to Its Powerful AKD2G Drive

Kollmorgen recently enhanced its AKD2G to deliver a more powerful drive that offers users better access to complex motion capabilities in a simple, compact device.


News Aug 24, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Heidenhain EnDat3 Absolute Encoder Offers Higher Data Rate

Heidenhain EnDat3 Absolute Encoder Offers Higher Data Rate

Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along with integrated safety.


News Aug 24, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Safety controllers hold a respected position in automation, relaying critical information between field and plant-level systems. Banner Engineering’s line of XS26 controllers has been optimized for networking.


News Aug 23, 2023 by David Peterson
Littelfuse Introduces The World’s Smallest Reed Switch

Littelfuse Introduces The World’s Smallest Reed Switch

Sensing that size does matter to automating engineers, Littelfuse introduces the world's smallest reed switch sensor.


News Aug 23, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Elephant In the Classroom: Elephant Robotics Debuts Refreshed Learning Tools

Elephant In the Classroom: Elephant Robotics Debuts Refreshed Learning Tools

Elephant Robotics improved its educational offerings to facilitate robotics industry growth and application through training and education.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric offers its Managed Security Services (MSS) geared towards shoring up industrial data security and readiness.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Seth Price
WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO recently added new features to its compact CC-100, offering users a versatile PLC with a wider range of protocols.


News Aug 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Optical Sensing and Picking Indication All in One New Banner Device

Optical Sensing and Picking Indication All in One New Banner Device

Banner Engineering combines sensing, indication, and some basic programmable logic into the new PVS28 device, particularly targeted for use in the logistics and fulfillment industry.


News Aug 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Community College and Tech Institute Collab to Deliver Skills-orientated Robotics Course

Community College and Tech Institute Collab to Deliver Skills-orientated Robotics Course

Hudson Valley Community College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute join forces to deliver a hands-on Introduction to Robotics course for college students, the engineers of the future.


News Aug 20, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Turck Releases Q300 and Q180 UHF RFID Read/Write Devices

Turck Releases Q300 and Q180 UHF RFID Read/Write Devices

Could these feature-packed devices be a logical solution to any inventory visibility shortcomings in your factory or warehouse operations?


News Aug 19, 2023 by Michael Levanduski
Mitsubishi Electric Announces Exciting Automation Updates

Mitsubishi Electric Announces Exciting Automation Updates

Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released recently, securing Mitsubishi as a leader in the future of industrial technology.


News Aug 18, 2023 by Seth Price
SMC Releases New Direct Operated 2-Port Solenoid Valve

SMC Releases New Direct Operated 2-Port Solenoid Valve

SMC has engineered a new lineup of stainless steel 2-port solenoid valves for use in potable, drinking water applications.


News Aug 17, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
HELUKABEL’s New Single-Handed Cable Cutter

HELUKABEL’s New Single-Handed Cable Cutter

You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.


News Aug 17, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich