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IMTS 2024: Looking Ahead to Manufacturing Automation

IMTS 2024: Looking Ahead to Manufacturing Automation

The International Manufacturing Technology Show is set to impress with thousands of displays spanning fabrication, machine technology, automation, and more next week at Chicago’s McCormick Place.


News Sep 06, 2024 by David Peterson
UMass Amherst Research Advances Collaboration in Multi-Robot Systems

UMass Amherst Research Advances Collaboration in Multi-Robot Systems

Researchers find that a learning model where robots must wait patiently and collaborate on appropriate tasks leads to more efficient operations and outcomes.


News Sep 03, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics Cooperate to Streamline Robotic Innovation

Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics Cooperate to Streamline Robotic Innovation

The first fruits of the Hurco and Kawasaki Robotics partnership will be demonstrated at IMTS 2024. They intend to expand CNC automation to deliver quality to their customers.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Seth Price
Olis Remote Monitoring for PLCs: Not Just for Robots Anymore

Olis Remote Monitoring for PLCs: Not Just for Robots Anymore

Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and clear faults has been expanded from robotics to PLC systems by Olis Robotics.


News Aug 27, 2024 by David Peterson
Introducing the AchieVe LPPT Series: AutomationDirect’s New Pressure Sensors

Introducing the AchieVe LPPT Series: AutomationDirect’s New Pressure Sensors

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.


News Aug 21, 2024 by Austin Futrell
OnLogic Adds Support for Industrial Use of AI with New Consulting Service

OnLogic Adds Support for Industrial Use of AI with New Consulting Service

Creating the smart factories of tomorrow means integrating artificial intelligence-based systems into industrial processes by providing knowledge to onboard new systems.


News Aug 21, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

FANUC To Support Next Generation of Skilled Workers With $1 Million in Scholarships

To foster the next generation of skilled labor in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation, FANUC has established a $1 million endowed scholarship fund in partnership with the SME Education Foundation.


News Aug 15, 2024 by Seth Price
GrayMatter Robotics Receives $45 Million to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Automation

GrayMatter Robotics Receives $45 Million to Advance AI-Driven Robotics Automation

GrayMatter Robotics announced its Series B funding win of $45 million to grow and enhance its physics-informed AI-backed automated robotics solutions.


News Aug 14, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Moxa‘s New Ethernet Switches Tailored for Large-Scale Industrial Uses

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.


News Jul 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive automation applications.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Seth Price
Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Recent Collaborative Ventures Spur Highly-Capable Robotic Dexterity

Learn about two of the latest collaborative partnerships concerning the design, development, and training of robotic hand technologies with potential medical and industrial applications.


News Jul 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Living on the Edge: ADLINK’s EdgeGO Manages Devices from Anywhere

Living on the Edge: ADLINK’s EdgeGO Manages Devices from Anywhere

Smart notifications, security restrictions, and remote management work together to provide standout functionality from ADLINK’s EdgeGO platform for monitoring edge devices.


News Jul 03, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
HMS Networks Enables Raspberry Pi 5-Compatible CompactCom Interface

HMS Networks Enables Raspberry Pi 5-Compatible CompactCom Interface

To ensure compatibility with the new Raspberry Pi 5 computer board, HMS Networks has updated the CompactCom system, providing easy expansion to the Pi’s networking capability.


News Jun 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weintek introduces four key enhancements to the newest version of Weincloud: a permission directory system, EasyAccess 2.0 upgrades, increased data allowance, and simplified remote connectivity.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric has increased its existing investment in Realtime Robotics. The company is focused on strengthening its factory automation solutions with Realtime Robotics' motion planning technology.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Next-Level Multi-Factory Autonomous Process Control With Flexxbotics

Flexxbotics moves towards the era of the ‘smart factory’ with the release of a software solution that provides autonomous control, communication, and coordination of robotic fleets across factories.


News Jun 04, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

What Can You Do in 0.305 Seconds? Mitsubishi Set a World Record

Don’t blink — you might miss the new speed record set by a Mitsubishi robot when solving a Rubik’s Cube, an achievement verified by the Guinness World Records administration.


News May 29, 2024 by David Peterson