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Balluff Introduces Ultrasonic Sensor for Workpiece Clamping and Monitoring

Balluff Introduces Ultrasonic Sensor for Workpiece Clamping and Monitoring

Balluff has recently introduced new ultrasonic position sensors, specifically engineered for reliable and economical workpiece clamping and monitoring.


News Mar 21, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Fast, Accurate, and IIoT Ready: Balluff’s New Rapid Positioning System

Fast, Accurate, and IIoT Ready: Balluff’s New Rapid Positioning System

Balluff has released a brand-new fast, accurate positioning system, dubbed the Balluff Inductive Rapid (BIR) Positioning System, with IO-Link, analog, and SSI communication options.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
From Earth to Orbit: AddUp and Airbus Propel Metal 3D Printing Into Space

From Earth to Orbit: AddUp and Airbus Propel Metal 3D Printing Into Space

AddUp and Airbus have collaborated to deliver the European Space Agency its first metal 3D printer to work in space. The collaboration seeks to open up possibilities in extraterrestrial manufacturing.


News Mar 06, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.


News Feb 12, 2024 by David Peterson
The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.


News Feb 07, 2024 by David Peterson
ATX West Heads to Anaheim, and Control.com Will See You There!

ATX West Heads to Anaheim, and Control.com Will See You There!

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…


News Jan 29, 2024 by David Peterson
Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Eplan Updates Data Portal, Adding New Manufacturers and Components

Software and service solutions provider Eplan has updated its data portal, which houses hundreds of thousands of components from hundreds of manufacturers.


News Jan 27, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Advantech’s WISE-2460 and WISE-2460P Make Vibration Sensing Easy

Advantech’s WISE-2460 and WISE-2460P Make Vibration Sensing Easy

Advantech’s new smart vibration sensors are designed for advanced detection of failures, well before an unplanned downtime event spirals out of control.


News Jan 24, 2024 by Seth Price
Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Precise Control in Harsh Conditions: Teknic Washdown Brushless Servo Motors

Teknic has released new IP66K and IP67-rated brushless servo motors with an integrated drive system, making servo motor applications more economical and durable for harsh environments.


News Jan 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Listening for Defects in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Created Components

Listening for Defects in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) Created Components

EPFL researchers have pioneered real-time defect detection in Laser Powder Bed Fusion using acoustics and X-ray data with adaptive filtering. This research is expected to enhance laser-based additive manufacturing.


News Jan 06, 2024 by Seth Price
More Mussel: Fraunhofer Develops 3D-Printable Tissue Adhesive for Prostheses

More Mussel: Fraunhofer Develops 3D-Printable Tissue Adhesive for Prostheses

Researchers at Fraunhofer have developed a 3D-printed material inspired by the adhesive properties of mussels. The new material is designed to provide better adherence between medical implants and human bone.


News Dec 23, 2023 by Seth Price
Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Merry Christmas From Control.com! Our Most Popular Articles of 2023

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…


News Dec 18, 2023 by David Peterson
Mitsubishi Electric and ModuleWorks Unite To Strengthen Machine-tool Software Development

Mitsubishi Electric and ModuleWorks Unite To Strengthen Machine-tool Software Development

Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with ModuleWorks to advance digital transformation through the development of software for machine-tool simulation and CAD/CAM data integration.


News Dec 10, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Gearboxes From Neugart Add Capability for Robots and Small Applications

Neugart has released several new planetary gearbox designs, one series specially configured for delta robots and several new models for lightweight, compact economic applications.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Voxeljet Shows Off High-speed, Low-emission 3D Printing at BMW Group

Voxeljet Shows Off High-speed, Low-emission 3D Printing at BMW Group

In conjunction with Loramendi, Voxeljet demonstrates low-emission, high-speed 3D printing of sand cores at BMW Group's Landshut plant, enhancing engine component production.


News Nov 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Top 10 Control Halloween Costumes for Engineers Who Can’t Keep Work at Work

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.


News Oct 29, 2023 by David Peterson
Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

Uniting Manufacturing and Technology: Looking Back at SOUTHTEC 2023

The SOUTHTEC show in Greenville, SC highlighted advancements in manufacturing technologies including design, CNC equipment, robotics, additive manufacturing, and quality services.


News Oct 27, 2023 by David Peterson
Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Seth Price