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ABB’s Newest Additions to the Robot and Cobot Families

ABB’s Newest Additions to the Robot and Cobot Families

ABB has added several new industrial and collaborative robots to its automation catalog, intended primarily to meet growing production demands in the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) markets.


News Jul 09, 2023 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact’s clipx WIRE Assist System to Boost Productivity

Phoenix Contact’s clipx WIRE Assist System to Boost Productivity

Phoenix Contact has released the clipx WIRE assist, a turnkey workbench and tool set that can streamline all wiring operations, yet customizable enough to fit the needs of wiring projects of any scale.


News Jul 07, 2023 by Seth Price
Eaton and FMX Join Forces to Create Smart Predictive Industrial Maintenance Software

Eaton and FMX Join Forces to Create Smart Predictive Industrial Maintenance Software

Eaton and FMX collaborate to create a predictive maintenance software specifically designed to work with electrical components and systems, providing greater savings on maintenance and reduced downtime.


News Jul 06, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Keyence Develops New Devices for Measurement, Scanning, and Vision

Keyence Develops New Devices for Measurement, Scanning, and Vision

Keyence recently released three new sensors and devices to assist engineers with better defect detection through accurate measurement, part scanning for CAD drawings, and AI-based vision sensing.


News Jul 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Leuze Offers New Ultrasonic Sensors for Position and Fill Applications

Leuze Offers New Ultrasonic Sensors for Position and Fill Applications

Leuze released the HTU200 and DMU200 series of ultrasonic sensors, providing accurate distance measurements designed for a variety of industrial production applications.


News Jul 04, 2023 by Seth Price
Beckhoff Releases a New Ethernet-APL Module for Advanced Communication

Beckhoff Releases a New Ethernet-APL Module for Advanced Communication

Beckhoff has introduced a new Ethernet-APL module allowing process automation engineers to acquire data faster and at further distances with greater protection against hazardous environments.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Ferrule Crimping Tool from ContaClip With Adjustable Dies

Ferrule Crimping Tool from ContaClip With Adjustable Dies

ContaClip releases a new take on ferrule crimping with a tool that has interchangeable crimping inserts and a rotational ability to reach wires for proper repairs in nearly any difficult location.


News Jul 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Skyrora’s Latest 3D-printed Engine Aims to Power First UK-based Orbital Launch

Skyrora’s Latest 3D-printed Engine Aims to Power First UK-based Orbital Launch

Skyrora has 3D-printed and begun testing its latest 70 kN engine design, which will be a key component of the first and second phases of Skyrora’s XL orbital vehicle.


News Jun 30, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Schmalz Develops Extra Flat FEL Pneumatic Gripper for Tight Spaces

Schmalz Develops Extra Flat FEL Pneumatic Gripper for Tight Spaces

Schmalz has developed a lightweight, extra-thin gripper for use in tight spaces, such as screen handling and other applications where vertical vacuum gripper height is a concern for end users.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Control.com’s Most Popular Content: a Recap of First Half 2023

Control.com’s Most Popular Content: a Recap of First Half 2023

After an amazing first half in 2023, with site records being broken in many categories, we have you, our viewers, to thank! But what content have you been enjoying most? Articles, forums, the textbook?


News Jun 28, 2023 by David Peterson
Tooling U-SME and CESMII Bridge Skills Gap with Smart Workforce Development

Tooling U-SME and CESMII Bridge Skills Gap with Smart Workforce Development

SME and CESMII set out to develop the future manufacturing workforce with comprehensive education and training focused on ‘smart’ technology, including data, business, and cybersecurity practices.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Robotics Introduces Partner System To Speed Project Development

ABB Robotics Introduces Partner System To Speed Project Development

ABB recently announced the deployment of the partner ecosystem which offers packaged ABB and B&R automation solutions to help reduce integration and design time.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerging Technologies for Industry 4.0: Data Processing and Management

Emerging Technologies for Industry 4.0: Data Processing and Management

Using artificial intelligence, drone technology, control loop optimization, operational technology data corroboration, and management software to achieve Industry 4.0 operations.


News Jun 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Leuze Develops New TL 305 Tower Light Indicator Series

Leuze Develops New TL 305 Tower Light Indicator Series

Tower lights can offer vital information about automated cell status from a distance via visual cues. Leuze has announced the TL 305 series of tower lights to provide robust, customizable indicator options.


News Jun 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
The Simplicity of Plug-And-Play: Leveraging Machine Learning Using BrickML

The Simplicity of Plug-And-Play: Leveraging Machine Learning Using BrickML

RELOC and Edge Impulse introduce the world to the tiny BrickML that is capable of machine learning at the edge of production to save downtime costs and enhance machine reliability.


News Jun 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
MIRAI: Using AI to Detect Variances and Improve Robot Operations

MIRAI: Using AI to Detect Variances and Improve Robot Operations

Even small variations (routing, light, part deformation) in robotic operations can pose huge challenges. I discuss with the CTO of Mocropsi Industries, Dominik Boesl, how AI is advancing robot accuracy.


News Jun 26, 2023 by David Peterson
Industrial Cybersecurity Crackdown: Secureworks Releases Unified MDR Solution

Industrial Cybersecurity Crackdown: Secureworks Releases Unified MDR Solution

Secureworks aims to help industrial businesses maintain business integrity by shoring up cybersecurity surveillance with a first-of-its-kind, integrated MDR solution for IT and OT.


News Jun 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Robotics and Junglekeepers Combat Deforestation, One Cobot at a Time

ABB Robotics and Junglekeepers Combat Deforestation, One Cobot at a Time

In one of the most remote corners of the world lives an ABB YuMi robot, quite worthy of an Indiana Jones theme tune intro, using cloud technology and working hard to help restore the Amazon rainforest.


News Jun 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Wireless IO-Link Technology Integrated Into Packaging Equipment

Wireless IO-Link Technology Integrated Into Packaging Equipment

Rotzinger utilizes CoreTigo’s wireless IO-Link technology to create a packaging machine capable of dynamic changeovers while minimizing both cable infrastructure and downtime.


News Jun 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Omega’s New HANI Tank Sensor for Contactless Fluid Temp Measurements

Omega’s New HANI Tank Sensor for Contactless Fluid Temp Measurements

The High Accuracy Non-Invasive (HANI) tank temperature sensor by Omega makes quick, sanitary measurements for food, beverage, and other fluid product or process monitoring.


News Jun 21, 2023 by Seth Price