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Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure’s Multipurpose Humanoid Robot Successfully Completes Testing at BMW Plant

Figure 02, a multipurpose humanoid robot, has seen its first successful testing at BMW Group's Spartanburg plant, opening up possibilities for future humanoid robot use in an industrial setting.


News Sep 03, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.


News Sep 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
SMC Introduces Plug-in Solenoid Valve With Top-Ported Design

SMC Introduces Plug-in Solenoid Valve With Top-Ported Design

SMC's new compact solenoid valve expands the modular plug-in series with a new top-ported design for simplified installation and expanded flexibility.


News Aug 27, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
New Baumer Flow Sensor for High-Pressure, Large Diameter Applications

New Baumer Flow Sensor for High-Pressure, Large Diameter Applications

Baumer has expanded its process sensing portfolio with a new labor-saving flow metering device, useful for industrial water applications featuring high pressures and large pipe diameters.


News Aug 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Trial Partnership Tests AI-Powered Technology To Automate Greenhouses

Trial Partnership Tests AI-Powered Technology To Automate Greenhouses

Koidra and Nature Fresh Farms have established a trial partnership to test a new way of farming greenhouse environments using Koidra's AI-powered automation technologies.


News Aug 23, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized facility is part of the company's Campus 2030+ project focused on sustainability.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Introducing the AchieVe LPPT Series: AutomationDirect’s New Pressure Sensors

Introducing the AchieVe LPPT Series: AutomationDirect’s New Pressure Sensors

AutomationDirect has introduced a new series of reasonably priced pressure sensors, the AchieVe LPPT. The sensors’ rugged design makes them suitable for industrial applications.


News Aug 21, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Balluff Creates New Flat Magnetic Targets for Angle Measurement Systems

Balluff Creates New Flat Magnetic Targets for Angle Measurement Systems

Balluff’s latest absolute encoder features a low-profile design and highly accurate measurement to facilitate its use in compact motor angle measurement systems.


News Aug 20, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
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
Baumer Launches GIM600R Inclination Sensor for Mobile Machinery

Baumer Launches GIM600R Inclination Sensor for Mobile Machinery

Like smacking a pinball machine, Baumer's new GIM600R inclination sensor gives users a competitive edge. The sensor brings improved performance to mobile machines, regardless of harsh environmental conditions.


News Aug 18, 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
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
Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff Introduces BVS VisionSensor for Enhanced Optical Quality Control

Balluff's latest smart vision system, the BVS VisionSensor, features integrated lighting and autofocus optics with simple configuration options for enhanced visual-based inspections.


News Aug 08, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
SMC Reveals New Digital Flow Switch and 3-Screen Monitor

SMC Reveals New Digital Flow Switch and 3-Screen Monitor

The latest SMC catalog addition includes a digital flow switch and remote 3-screen display monitor that can be mounted horizontally, vertically, or in a panel.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Seth Price
Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive automation applications.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Seth Price
ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB has launched a NINVA SIL2-certified noninvasive temperature sensor for safer and more precise measurements in the chemical and oil and gas industries.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

The newest camera-powered multicode reader from Baumer provides users with quick setup, high performance, and versatility for quality control and traceability in assembly, logistics, and beyond.


News Jul 19, 2024 by Austin Futrell
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