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Aerotech Expands Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.8

Aerotech Expands Automation1 Motion Control Platform With Version 2.8

Aerotech has released a new version of its popular motion control platform, Automation1, which includes new features for data acquisition, HMI visualization, and CNC machine features. 


News Nov 04, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Meet Astorino, Kawasaki Robotics’ Affordable Educational Robot Platform

Meet Astorino, Kawasaki Robotics’ Affordable Educational Robot Platform

Kawasaki Robotics' new educational robot has been designed to provide students and educators with affordable, hands-on learning to prepare for real-world industrial robotics applications.


News Sep 06, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
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
Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi Expands Cobot Line-Up, Emphasizes Speed and Precision

Nachi-Fujikoshi has released a 12 kg CMZ collaborative robot capable of motion speeds up to 1,000 mm/sec in collaborative mode and up to 3,000 mm/sec in non-collaborative mode.


News Aug 28, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor Expands Brushless Motor Solutions With 24 VDC Driver

Oriental Motor has added a 24 VDC 400 W driver to its BLV Series R Type brushless motor offerings, providing users with a new unified, battery-powered speed control system.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Seth Price
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
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

Epson Takes Safety to a New Level with Expanded 6-Axis Robot Lineup

In an ongoing effort to reduce the distinction between ‘industrial’ and ‘collaborative’ robotic scenarios, Epson adds safety features to the newest generation of robots in its 6-axis catalog.


News Aug 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff Expands Sensor and Camera Solutions With Latest Innovations

Balluff has expanded its sensing solutions by introducing smart photoelectric sensors for demanding applications and integrating SWIR and UV image sensors into its established camera series.


News Aug 11, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc Opens New Canadian Headquarters To Extend Robotics Reach

Fanuc has opened its newest facility in Canada, which aims to become a center for state-of-the-art robotics and automation technology. The new facility will extend Fanuc's customer reach in the region.


News Jul 28, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems Launches Rod Motor Positioning Modules With Repeatable, Submicron Accuracy

Akribis Systems utilizes its existing rod motor series in its new, linear axis designed for high speed and precision in the electronics, semiconductor, and battery production industries.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Researchers Develop Gravity-Defying Robotic Hand With a Human-Like Touch

Researchers Develop Gravity-Defying Robotic Hand With a Human-Like Touch

University of Bristol researchers successfully developed a four-finger robot hand with tactile fingertips. The hand is capable of rotating objects in all directions while maintaining its grasp.


News Jul 17, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics offers a simpler method of position detection with analog and IO-Link connections.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

The new K50Z multipoint sensor from Banner Engineering is equipped with the latest technology to detect hard-to-see items over a wide area. The new sensor serves as an alternative to the use of several single-point sensors.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Seth Price
CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

The new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays from CIMON have been given an upgrade with the release of Canvas 4.0, providing access to new features for HMI project development.


News Jul 01, 2024 by David Peterson