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Recent Advancements Improve Autonomous Visual Inspection’s Industrial Capabilities

Recent Advancements Improve Autonomous Visual Inspection’s Industrial Capabilities

We take a look at the latest visual inspection technologies from Boston Dynamics and Telit Cinterion.


News Aug 08, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
ContaClip Releases New Push-In, High-Capacity Terminal Blocks

ContaClip Releases New Push-In, High-Capacity Terminal Blocks

ContaClip adds to an existing product line of terminal blocks with versions that support 10mm^2 conductors up to 4 amps, with a double-level version for added wiring capacity.


News Aug 07, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer Releases Super Slim Inductive Sensor with 12 mm Object Detection

Baumer Releases Super Slim Inductive Sensor with 12 mm Object Detection

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


News Aug 04, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Kawasaki Brings RS025N Medium Payload Robot to North America

Kawasaki Brings RS025N Medium Payload Robot to North America

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


News Jul 31, 2023 by Seth Price
ADLINK Releases SuperCAT Series for Enhanced Automation Motion Control

ADLINK Releases SuperCAT Series for Enhanced Automation Motion Control

ADLINK brings its customers a software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, the SuperCAT series, for the optimization of multi-axis motion control for industrial automation processes.


News Jul 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Banner’s New Current Sensor Converter For Digital Current Signals

Banner’s New Current Sensor Converter For Digital Current Signals

The use of signal converters, like Banner Engineering’s new current sensors with Snap Signal, can help manufacturers further connect their factories and monitor current to prevent future breakdowns.


News Jul 20, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
SCHUNK’s New CMS Adapter System Boosts Flexibility in End Effectors

SCHUNK’s New CMS Adapter System Boosts Flexibility in End Effectors

SCHUNK seeks to provide more rapid and flexible robot-machine tool and gripper changeovers with a new user-friendly, safety-optimized CMS manual change system for industrial applications.


News Jul 17, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Newly Released: Exclusive Control.com Robotics Textbook

Newly Released: Exclusive Control.com Robotics Textbook

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.


News Jul 14, 2023 by David Peterson
New Mitsubishi Electric VFD Inverter can be Powered by a 120V Source

New Mitsubishi Electric VFD Inverter can be Powered by a 120V Source

Mitsubishi Electric has made a new 120V VFD to help manufacturers that need access to variable-speed motors. They can benefit from these 120V VFDs by eliminating the need for a rotary phase converter.


News Jul 12, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Automating Wire Labels With the New IDENTCO VortexID

Automating Wire Labels With the New IDENTCO VortexID

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.


News Jul 11, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB’s Newest Additions to the Robot and Cobot Families

ABB’s Newest Additions to the Robot and Cobot Families

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.


News Jul 09, 2023 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact’s clipx WIRE Assist System to Boost Productivity

Phoenix Contact’s clipx WIRE Assist System to Boost Productivity

Phoenix Contact has released the clipx WIRE assist, a turnkey workbench and tool set that can streamline all wiring operations, yet customizable enough to fit the needs of wiring projects of any scale.


News Jul 07, 2023 by Seth Price
Keyence Develops New Devices for Measurement, Scanning, and Vision

Keyence Develops New Devices for Measurement, Scanning, and Vision

Keyence recently released three new sensors and devices to assist engineers with better defect detection through accurate measurement, part scanning for CAD drawings, and AI-based vision sensing.


News Jul 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Ferrule Crimping Tool from ContaClip With Adjustable Dies

Ferrule Crimping Tool from ContaClip With Adjustable Dies

ContaClip releases a new take on ferrule crimping with a tool that has interchangeable crimping inserts and a rotational ability to reach wires for proper repairs in nearly any difficult location.


News Jul 02, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Schmalz Develops Extra Flat FEL Pneumatic Gripper for Tight Spaces

Schmalz Develops Extra Flat FEL Pneumatic Gripper for Tight Spaces

Schmalz has developed a lightweight, extra-thin gripper for use in tight spaces, such as screen handling and other applications where vertical vacuum gripper height is a concern for end users.


News Jun 29, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Robotics Introduces Partner System To Speed Project Development

ABB Robotics Introduces Partner System To Speed Project Development

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.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
MIRAI: Using AI to Detect Variances and Improve Robot Operations

MIRAI: Using AI to Detect Variances and Improve Robot Operations

Even small variations (routing, light, part deformation) in robotic operations can pose huge challenges. I discuss with the CTO of Mocropsi Industries, Dominik Boesl, how AI is advancing robot accuracy.


News Jun 26, 2023 by David Peterson
Automatica 2023: TM Robotics Showcases Complete THE SCARA Robot Range

Automatica 2023: TM Robotics Showcases Complete THE SCARA Robot Range

Have you seen the complete THE range of SCARA robots from Shibaura Machines? TM Robotics will reveal the entire series for the European audience at the upcoming Automatica 2023 trade fair in Germany.


News Jun 21, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
NVIDIA Aims to Enhance Manufacturing Automation With AI, Cloud, and Digitization

NVIDIA Aims to Enhance Manufacturing Automation With AI, Cloud, and Digitization

AI-driven technology has recently experienced a huge influx of new users and technological advancements. NVIDIA has added new digital infrastructure to help end users realize some of its benefits.


News Jun 16, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Dobot Introduces New CRA Cobot Series with Vision and Safety Additions

Dobot Introduces New CRA Cobot Series with Vision and Safety Additions

Dobot’s new CRA series cobots offer end users enhanced gripping capabilities through the use of the new CRV500 smart camera and other enhanced features designed to decrease cycle time.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Damond Goodwin