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Audi reinvigorates its production process with modular assembly and virtual reality technologies to enable greater…

Audi reinvigorates its production process with modular assembly and virtual reality technologies to enable greater production flexibility and control in product development. 

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics,…

3M and Nordson have recently developed an automated bonding solution that combines adhesive science with robotics, speeding up industrial gluing operations and reducing waste and cleanup downtime.

Rockwell Automation releases two new cost-effective, small form-factor photoelectric sensors that take advantage of…

Rockwell Automation releases two new cost-effective, small form-factor photoelectric sensors that take advantage of visible and infrared spectrums for use in material handling, packing, and assembly operations. 

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to…

Kawasaki will be putting on live demos for attendees of the international manufacturing and technology show (IMTS) to exhibit its latest innovations in robotics and automation for industry.

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on…

Mitsubishi Electric recently announced the release of three new servo motion control packages, easing the strain on customers to select individual components for the creation of a custom motion system.

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to…

With multiple lighting combinations available on the new 855R beacon system, several different signals can be produced to visually and audibly alert operators of machine conditions in a more accurate manner.

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to…

Toposens announces the world’s first 3D ultrasonic collision avoidance sensor for use in industrial environments to increase efficiency and safety with use of automated equipment.

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FANUC America expands its operations in Michigan with its soon-to-be-built West Campus designed to house manufacturing,…

FANUC America expands its operations in Michigan with its soon-to-be-built West Campus designed to house manufacturing, engineering, and R&D projects, increasing FANUC’s floor space to almost 2 million square feet.

Dragos announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson to provide enhanced industrial cybersecurity, helping…

Dragos announced the expansion of its global agreement with Emerson to provide enhanced industrial cybersecurity, helping industries in their digital transformation journeys towards Industry 4.0. 

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers…

PATLITE's newest network signal tower speaks. With a text-to-speech function, machine operators and industrial workers are not only alerted of potential dangers via light and sound, but also now with voice.

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to…

KEMET announces the release of their GTX Metal Case Three Phase Filters which utilize a nanocrystalline metal core to bring forth volumetric efficiency while reducing unwanted electromagnetic and radio-frequency interference.

Scantech’s automated 3D measurement station, the AM-DESK, can be coupled with different collaborative robot brands and…

Scantech’s automated 3D measurement station, the AM-DESK, can be coupled with different collaborative robot brands and comes equipped with easy-to-use 3D software for simple and complex measurement tasks.

Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although…

Three main terminal block styles have dominated the control landscape: screw-down, spring-clamp, and push-in. Although this last style speeds up troubleshooting and installation, it has been a challenge to accept stranded wires, until now.

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for…

Researchers from Northwestern University welcome a new breed of collaborative robot, the Omnid Mocobot, for human-multirobot manipulation tasks undertaken in warehouse, factory, and construction environments. 

Nikon’s new series of actuators used in robotic joints and collaborative mechanical arm applications extend the options…

Nikon’s new series of actuators used in robotic joints and collaborative mechanical arm applications extend the options for peak torque and rotational speed, among other key performance characteristics.

Merck aims to bring modular automation and digitization capabilities to laboratories to decrease time between R&D and…

Merck aims to bring modular automation and digitization capabilities to laboratories to decrease time between R&D and production and improve overall equipment effectiveness.

The latest networked position indicator from SIKO, the AP05 IO-Link, is bus compatible and compact. Its user-friendly,…

The latest networked position indicator from SIKO, the AP05 IO-Link, is bus compatible and compact. Its user-friendly, easy-to-read display and reduced set-up and installation time make for simple I/O technology.

Schunk offers their robotic gripper inspired by geckos, the ADHESO, a residue-free, energy-free, adhesive gripper that…

Schunk offers their robotic gripper inspired by geckos, the ADHESO, a residue-free, energy-free, adhesive gripper that extends robot capabilities. The ADHESO is an innovative product on the market worth keeping an eye on.