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Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities…

Optimizing robotic control, enhancing efficiency, and improving safety of human-machine collaboration are top priorities for factory operations. Here’s how ABB is changing the game with OmniCore.

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with…

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with configurable colors for a wide range of optical applications.

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently…

Recent updates in driverless trucking technology pursue a simple yet lofty goal: hauling materials safely and efficiently while reducing the strain on our dwindling surplus of qualified CDL holders.

Banner Engineering is improving safety and detection for industrial automation with the launch of two new products: the…

Banner Engineering is improving safety and detection for industrial automation with the launch of two new products: the S4B series light curtain and the EG24 series precision edge sensor.

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to…

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation…

Safety is a top priority in the fast-paced manufacturing world. Brusatori Electric Motors, part of the KEB Automation brand group, has integrated functional safety features into its DL4 motor series.

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead…

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace…

ABB‘s recent report “Circularity: No Time to Waste” stresses the need for industrial businesses to embrace circularity practices for sustainable growth and economical product lifecycles.

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.

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.

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while…

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while maintaining accuracy with an eco-friendly operation.

Emerson releases a new pilot-operated relief valve with a redundant pilot system, for easy maintenance and increased…

Emerson releases a new pilot-operated relief valve with a redundant pilot system, for easy maintenance and increased safety in dangerous ammonia and liquid propane systems.

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process…

AutomationDirect is now a vendor of Z-Range Safety Switch components from IDEM, easing the implementation of process safety and hazard reduction in the workplace.

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new…

A partnership between Flory Industries, along with Caterpillar and CA’s Holt Cat dealer, has led to the launch of a new Li-ion battery-driven electric powertrain for nut harvesting.

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its…

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its portfolio in the water management sector and address water infrastructure needs.

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability…

ABB has recently launched a campaign known as the "Real Progress" initiative aimed at fastening global sustainability through technology and expertise in process industries.

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering…

Mennekes has released a multi-gange 30 to 60-amp disconnect assembly, featuring a modular design for ease of engineering and a sloped top for protection in harsh washdown environments.

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.