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JPB Système received investment from the French Government to advance its vibration-connected production monitoring…

JPB Système received investment from the French Government to advance its vibration-connected production monitoring solution and strengthen its Metal Binder Jetting 3D printing capabilities.

Mitsubishi Electric has made a new 120V VFD to help manufacturers that need access to variable-speed motors. They can…

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.

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.

Keyence recently released three new sensors and devices to assist engineers with better defect detection through accurate…

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.

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.

ContaClip releases a new take on ferrule crimping with a tool that has interchangeable crimping inserts and a rotational…

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.

Schmalz has developed a lightweight, extra-thin gripper for use in tight spaces, such as screen handling and other…

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.

After an amazing first half in 2023, with site records being broken in many categories, we have you, our viewers, to…

After an amazing first half in 2023, with site records being broken in many categories, we have you, our viewers, to thank! But what content have you been enjoying most? Articles, forums, the textbook?

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.

Even small variations (routing, light, part deformation) in robotic operations can pose huge challenges. I discuss with…

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.

OnLogic, manufacturer of rugged industrial computers, adds to its existing line of IPCs with a product that boasts…

OnLogic, manufacturer of rugged industrial computers, adds to its existing line of IPCs with a product that boasts connecting to new and legacy components with extended array of communication options.

Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with…

Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with tricolor LED alignment and preventative maintenance capabilities to reduce downtime.

Siemens releases a new version of the SINUMERIK CNC product line and upgrades their digital twin simulation software,…

Siemens releases a new version of the SINUMERIK CNC product line and upgrades their digital twin simulation software, allowing users to increase productivity and reduce waste better than ever before.

Dobot’s new CRA series cobots offer end users enhanced gripping capabilities through the use of the new CRV500 smart…

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.

Recently, Banner released a new lineup of eight-port discrete converters, allowing input of up to 16 different digital…

Recently, Banner released a new lineup of eight-port discrete converters, allowing input of up to 16 different digital I/O devices and assigning them to pre-defined Modbus registers for ease of integration.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation expands the iQ-F series of compact PLCs with the powerful and affordable FX5S that uses…

Mitsubishi Electric Automation expands the iQ-F series of compact PLCs with the powerful and affordable FX5S that uses familiar programming software while increasing the range of I/O and communication.

Phoenix Contact has announced the release of the new Thermomark E-Series printers to increase the speed of wiring…

Phoenix Contact has announced the release of the new Thermomark E-Series printers to increase the speed of wiring projects and provide a more well-documented future for control cabinet manufacturing.