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SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK’s Incremental Encoder with a Stainless Steel Housing and High Ingress Protection

SICK released their first incremental encoder with an IP69K rating and ingress protection.


News Apr 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid Introduces New AMR Pallet Truck Series to Optimize Motion Planning on Facility Floor

Seegrid released a new line of autonomous pallet trucks to boost productivity in the warehousing and shipping environments.


News Mar 10, 2021 by Seth Price
Beckhoff Releases Planar Motor System XPlanar to Promote Machine Flexibility

Beckhoff Releases Planar Motor System XPlanar to Promote Machine Flexibility

Beckhoff released the XPlanar, a magnetically levitating planar motor transport system that ensures high flexibility, minimal maintenance, and intelligent control.


News Mar 09, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
United Automation Leverages Epson’s Printing and Robotic Technology to Provide Automated Color Labeling and Verification

United Automation Leverages Epson’s Printing and Robotic Technology to Provide Automated Color Labeling and Verification

Epson’s partner, United Automation, combines the ColorWorks on-demand label printer and industrial robot solutions to create efficient color labeling and verification.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Realtime Robotics and Dematic partner to boost speed and reactivity for pallet-loading autonomous robots in unstructured factory environments.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Leah Scully
 Bosch Rexroth Debuts Latest Industrial Linear Rails with Multiple Precision Levels

Bosch Rexroth Debuts Latest Industrial Linear Rails with Multiple Precision Levels

Recently, Bosch announced the latest release of their Precision Modules PSK, the PSK generation 2.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Parker Hannifin Releases a New PMAC Motor for the HEV Industry

Parker Hannifin Releases a New PMAC Motor for the HEV Industry

Parker Hannifin introduced the GVM-310, a new PMAC motor for the Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) industries.


News Jan 14, 2021 by Seth Price
Hyundai Motor Group Set to Acquire Robotics Company Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group Set to Acquire Robotics Company Boston Dynamics

Hyundai Motor Group and SoftBank acquire stakes in Boston Dynamics to further the development of robotics technologies. 


News Dec 25, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC’s Latest Mastercam Post-Processor for 5-Axis Motion and CNC Capabilities

FANUC released a new post-processor that has been optimized for 5-axis robotic motion.


News Dec 24, 2020 by Seth Price
Bosch Rexroth Builds Advanced Motion Simulation Systems for Autonomous Driving

Bosch Rexroth Builds Advanced Motion Simulation Systems for Autonomous Driving

Bosch Rexroth created two driving simulator systems to provide manufacturers with insights into the world of driverless vehicle transport.


News Dec 17, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
OMRON Releases a New Series of AC Servo Motors with Various Safety Modes

OMRON Releases a New Series of AC Servo Motors with Various Safety Modes

OMRON released its latest range of AC servo systems with enhanced automation and safety features.


News Dec 17, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation obtained new certifications and expanded its industrial cybersecurity products.


Maxim Integrated Releases New Intelligent Actuator for Precise Manufacturing Applications

Maxim Integrated Releases New Intelligent Actuator for Precise Manufacturing Applications

TRINAMIC, now part of Maxim Integrated, announced their latest actuator, the PD42-1-1243. This actuator combines a host of chipsets to provide an intelligent compact motor solution.


News Dec 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
New Mechatronic Linear Transport System from Beckhoff Designed for Hygienic Applications

New Mechatronic Linear Transport System from Beckhoff Designed for Hygienic Applications

Beckhoff introduces a new mechatronic linear transport system designed for demanding environmental conditions.


News Nov 20, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
The RSBS Series: Carlo-Gavazzi’s Latest Soft Starter Devices are Designed to Work with Motor Systems

The RSBS Series: Carlo-Gavazzi’s Latest Soft Starter Devices are Designed to Work with Motor Systems

Carlo-Gavazzi announced its new RSBS series of compressor soft starters. What are soft starters, how does the new RSBS series work?


News Nov 06, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Enhances Condition Monitoring Capabilities for Latest Optical Feedback System in Servomotors

SICK Sensors announced the release of an intelligent add-on, known as the sHub, for use with their EDS/EDM35 servomotor feedback system.


News Nov 03, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

New Motion Control Portfolio from Emerson Includes Servo Drives and Motors for Industrial Applications

Emerson unveiled new PACMotion line that aims to be more precise and more manageable for motion control applications.


News Oct 26, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS Hosts First Virtual Trade Show to Showcase Motion Control Solutions

WEISS will host its first virtual trade show on its website in 2020 with live product simulation and more.  


News Oct 26, 2020 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases New Industrial Robot With Small Payload Capabilities

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases New Industrial Robot With Small Payload Capabilities

Mitsubishi Electric introduces its new small payload industrial robot, the RV-8CRL. 


News Oct 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Rockwell Automation Unveils New Allen-Bradley Motor Control Centers

Rockwell Automation Unveils New Allen-Bradley Motor Control Centers

Rockwell Automation released the new CENTERLINE 2500 Motor Control Centers with SecureConnect technology.