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Heidenhain has announced an updated version of its popular encoder interface to support faster data transmission along…

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

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

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

Elephant Robotics improved its educational offerings to facilitate robotics industry growth and application through…

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

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

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

Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released…

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.

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of…

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.

Leuze has released the 5B, a new cost-effective photoelectric sensor series that are easy to align and suited for most…

Leuze has released the 5B, a new cost-effective photoelectric sensor series that are easy to align and suited for most commercial manufacturing and production environments.

Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational…

Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational databases such as SQL, all without the need for additional hardware or licensing.

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics…

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics and material handling operations with industry 4.0-capable solutions.

Baumer sets out to eliminate boundaries incurred by lack of installation space and improve application flexibility with…

Baumer sets out to eliminate boundaries incurred by lack of installation space and improve application flexibility with its new, extremely thin inductive sensor.

Kawasaki has introduced the North American market to the newest medium payload robot, boasting the largest reach and…

Kawasaki has introduced the North American market to the newest medium payload robot, boasting the largest reach and highest speed of its class.

A new set of connector, valve, and cylinder products released by SMC promises to reduce downtime, save space, and provide…

A new set of connector, valve, and cylinder products released by SMC promises to reduce downtime, save space, and provide more cost-effective maintenance operations.

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics,…

The engineering team at Control.com has written a brand-new textbook section explaining the fundamentals of robotics, explaining the most recent innovations in industrial, collaborative, and mobile robots.

IDENTCO announced the release of the new VortexID, promising reliable label application on wires, cables, and wiring…

IDENTCO announced the release of the new VortexID, promising reliable label application on wires, cables, and wiring harnesses, solving several challenges regarding speed and flexibility of marking.

Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply…

Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply modules to be compatible with drives, robotics, and conveyance devices.

ABB has added several new industrial and collaborative robots to its automation catalog, intended primarily to meet…

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.

Leuze released the HTU200 and DMU200 series of ultrasonic sensors, providing accurate distance measurements designed for…

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

ABB recently announced the deployment of the partner ecosystem which offers packaged ABB and B&R automation solutions to…

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.

Tower lights can offer vital information about automated cell status from a distance via visual cues. Leuze has announced…

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.