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Pilz Releases New “Key In Pocket” for Machine Maintenance Safety

Pilz Releases New “Key In Pocket” for Machine Maintenance Safety

Machine maintenance safety is a major concern for manufacturers, and Pilz hopes to increase efficiency through the use of card readers to reduce cost and improve the process over traditional methods.


News Mar 02, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart Connects Universal Robots’ Cobots and Vision Sensors Seamlessly

SensoPart’s latest version of its VISOR Robotic URCap application demonstrates the flexibility and ease of use required by modern factories, where demands and product lines shift rapidly.


News Mar 01, 2023 by Seth Price
Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Deploying a Robotic Workforce: Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman Partner with RaaS Company

Universal Robots and Yaskawa Motoman partnered with the Robotics as a Service (RaaS) company Rapid Robotics earlier this month to deliver robotic automation to a greater market share.


News Feb 27, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
“Four Times More Performance”: B&R Unveils Backplane Bus for X20 System

“Four Times More Performance”: B&R Unveils Backplane Bus for X20 System

Greater I/O and computing power are becoming necessary as automation takes on more tasks. With its latest offering, B&R aims to stay ahead of competitors by offering faster control systems with more rapid I/O capabilities.


News Feb 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ATX West 2023 Technology Highlight: PLCs with Additional Capabilities

ATX West 2023 Technology Highlight: PLCs with Additional Capabilities

PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities for the future of operational technology.


News Feb 21, 2023 by David Peterson
“Results Before Launch”: 3D Simulation Software To Optimize Plant Processes

“Results Before Launch”: 3D Simulation Software To Optimize Plant Processes

Mitsubishi Electric's 3D simulation software, MELSOFT Gemini, is designed to save manufacturers time and money by speeding up the development and implementation phases of production line design.


News Feb 10, 2023 by Seth Price
New Incremental Encoders Without Silicon-related Lead Time Constraints

New Incremental Encoders Without Silicon-related Lead Time Constraints

CUI Devices' new AMT13A series of incremental encoders addresses silicon lead time issues and increases the range of shaft sizes available to customers.


News Feb 09, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ABB’s Protection Relay Retrofit Program Modernizes Power Systems

ABB’s Protection Relay Retrofit Program Modernizes Power Systems

ABB introduces a retrofit program to replace aging protection devices with new multi-function devices. The program promises to extend the lifespan of switchgears and future-proof equipment for an ever-expanding electrical grid.


News Feb 08, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Module Converts Existing AC/DC Power Converters Into UPS System

Module Converts Existing AC/DC Power Converters Into UPS System

Uninterruptible power supplies are beneficial in applications where a consistent power supply protects and operates sensitive electrical equipment. Traco’s latest TIB-240BCMU module can turn a normal AC/DC power supply into an operable UPS system.


News Feb 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
“Among the Fastest in the Industry”: Omron Automation’s Slim Relays

“Among the Fastest in the Industry”: Omron Automation’s Slim Relays

Omron Industrial Automation has released two new styles of industrial relays to its existing lineup. The slim-style relays are available as mechanical or solid-state and offer a reduced footprint being only 6.2 mm wide.


News Feb 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Monitoring Both Analog and Discrete I/O Signals With One Module

Monitoring Both Analog and Discrete I/O Signals With One Module

Acromag's latest multi-functioning Ethernet remote I/O modules are designed to monitor both analog and discrete signals, aiming to save on costs and computational power by freeing up PLCs and other control devices.


News Feb 02, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Look Out For Factory Automation Solutions At ATX West 2023

Look Out For Factory Automation Solutions At ATX West 2023

Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching. Check out some of the innovative factory automation and robotic solutions to be demonstrated on the show floor.


News Feb 01, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
 Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Creating 3D Maps in Real-time: Teledyne’s Improved Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor

Teledyne e2v has released the Hydra 3D+, a 3D ToF CMOS image sensor capable of improved performance over previous 3D sensing devices.


News Jan 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Opens Mexico Center, Nearshoring Project Delivery

ABB Opens Mexico Center, Nearshoring Project Delivery

ABB plans to ramp up engineering project delivery in North America using regional resources through its recently opened Mexico Technology and Engineering Center.


News Jan 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Rugged and Reliable: Belden Unveils Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Portfolio

Rugged and Reliable: Belden Unveils Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Portfolio

Belden’s Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) devices provide users reliable and fast network connection for safe and efficient operation and are designed to survive rugged environments while using less material.


News Jan 25, 2023 by Seth Price
An Audible Alert Indicator For In-line Use with Tower Lights

An Audible Alert Indicator For In-line Use with Tower Lights

Banner Engineering has introduced an audible indicator to its existing family of modular, in-line light tower indicators to provide real-time audible alerts to operators.


News Jan 23, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
A Chat with OnRobot and a Look at D:PLOY - The Next Step in Robotics?

A Chat with OnRobot and a Look at D:PLOY - The Next Step in Robotics?

Control.com had the opportunity to chat with Kristian Hulgard, OnRobot’s General Manager, to learn about D:Ploy, a robotic deployment solution that has been seven years in the making.


News Jan 16, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Material Manufacturing: New Weld Wire Reduces Failures from Hydrogen Damage

Material Manufacturing: New Weld Wire Reduces Failures from Hydrogen Damage

Material manufacturing and process system industries rely on strong materials and assemblies that can withstand harsh environments and conditions. One new weld process can reduce failures and provide security for long-lasting mechanical fixtures.


News Dec 30, 2022 by Seth Price
Introducing the “Smallest PLC Ever” to the Market

Introducing the “Smallest PLC Ever” to the Market

Crouzet introduces the "slimmest PLC" to the industrial automation market. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is changing the way we think about control automation topology.


News Dec 19, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

ABB Opens the Doors to its Robotics Mega Factory in Shanghai

With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art" mega factory in Shanghai for manufacturing next-generation robots.


News Dec 07, 2022 by Seth Price