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The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic…

The new R86TB teach pendant from Mitsubishi Electric is designed for operability and ease of use when programming robotic motion and monitoring robot status, regardless of a user’s experience level.

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can…

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.

Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and…

Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.

Festo's controlled pneumatics technology is expanding possibilities for using pneumatics in automated applications. The…

Festo's controlled pneumatics technology is expanding possibilities for using pneumatics in automated applications. The innovative functions offered by VTEP play a role in creating these opportunities.

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry…

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that…

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power…

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel…

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and…

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.

The latest addition to SMC’s vacuum ejector lineup is the ZK2_A series, featuring greatly improved efficiency and…

The latest addition to SMC’s vacuum ejector lineup is the ZK2_A series, featuring greatly improved efficiency and increased suction speed over other models.

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also…

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The…

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to…

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…

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.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual…

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual inspection in manufacturing and enhance interoperability for air defense systems.

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and…

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.

Formic has launched its newest software to provide customers with a robotics-as-a-service solution with no upfront costs,…

Formic has launched its newest software to provide customers with a robotics-as-a-service solution with no upfront costs, palpable operational savings, and round-the-clock monitoring and maintenance service.

Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to…

Siemens delivers brand-new software and hardware updates to the flagship SINAMICS S210 servo motor and drive system to increase precision, safety, and compatibility features.

SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with…

SMC has recently announced the addition of a series of new electric grippers, specifically intended to be used along with UR collaborative robot applications.