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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
Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.


News Sep 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu Commit To Decarbonizing Mining Operations

ABB and Komatsu shake hands on an electrifying agreement that seeks to advance electrification and decarbonization solutions in the mining industry.


News Sep 01, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
WEG Launches W30 Smart Electronically Commutated Motors With Built-in Drive

WEG Launches W30 Smart Electronically Commutated Motors With Built-in Drive

WEG has added to an existing line of air-handling motors with an electronically commutated motor that carries an IE6 efficiency rating and is capable of up to 4 kW of power.


News Aug 30, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Introducing Smart Skin for Robots, Data Transmission via LEDs, and Other Developments

Introducing Smart Skin for Robots, Data Transmission via LEDs, and Other Developments

Researchers are developing technologies that could impact automation across industries, including smart robotic skin, data transferring light, undersea seismo-acoustic imaging, and improved 3D-printed concrete.


News Aug 29, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Trial Partnership Tests AI-Powered Technology To Automate Greenhouses

Trial Partnership Tests AI-Powered Technology To Automate Greenhouses

Koidra and Nature Fresh Farms have established a trial partnership to test a new way of farming greenhouse environments using Koidra's AI-powered automation technologies.


News Aug 23, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson Updates Ovation Automation Platform to Modernize Plant Operations

Emerson has updated its Ovation Automation Platform to meet users' constantly evolving needs. This new 4.0 release includes enhanced AI and automation capabilities to help companies better leverage data.


News Aug 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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
AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES Eases Solar Panel Installation with 6-Axis and Mobile Robotics

AES doubles down on solar panel installation with Maximo, a robotic system that uses AI-powered vision and continuous learning to optimize the placement and connection of solar panels in the field.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff's latest smart vision system, the BVS VisionSensor, features integrated lighting and autofocus optics with simple configuration options for enhanced visual-based inspections.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Vecow and Kudan Advance Mobile Robotics and Inspection with SLAM and Edge AI

Vecow and Kudan Advance Mobile Robotics and Inspection with SLAM and Edge AI

Vecow announced its VTK SLAM Kit, leveraging Kudan’s simultaneous localization and mapping technology to promote industrial mobile robotics and inspection applications.


News Jul 30, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
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
The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

The Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Tunnel Gateway: Built for High-Speed Demands

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.


News Jul 21, 2024 by Seth Price
New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

New Facility, Endorsement, and Award: Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Digital Infrastructure

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Copia Creates DevOps Platform to Minimize Disruptions from Coding Issues

Copia Creates DevOps Platform to Minimize Disruptions from Coding Issues

Copia releases a new Git-based DevOps platform to increase manufacturing efficiency by reducing code-based downtime, saving millions in revenue.


News Jul 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log important data from their control systems without additional software or a PC.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Latest Industry Partnerships Advance Agriculture With AI-Driven Solutions

Latest Industry Partnerships Advance Agriculture With AI-Driven Solutions

Siemens, Agbotic, Bayer, and Microsoft have forged pioneering partnerships to advance agriculture. The collaborations are focused on enhancing industry practices with AI-powered innovations.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.


News Jul 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

Igus Unveils iComm Box for Integrating Condition Monitoring

The new iComm Box communication module from igus offers an integration solution for iSense and superwise service for monitoring.


News Jul 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
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