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Sensing Ferrous Metals: AchieVe Series From AutomationDirect

Sensing Ferrous Metals: AchieVe Series From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect's latest products, the AchieVe inductive proximity sensors, have been added to the product lineup, offering an affordable solution for use in metal detection at an industrial scale.


News Jan 04, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Baumer’s New Capacitive Level Sensor Unhindered by Film Adhesion

Baumer’s New Capacitive Level Sensor Unhindered by Film Adhesion

Baumer’s newest capacitive level sensor can detect liquid levels from the outside of the tank, even if the liquid is known for depositing microfilms, notorious for disrupting non-contact sensors.


News Jan 03, 2024 by Seth Price
ABB GoFa Robots Set to Automate XtalPi Biomedical Laboratories

ABB GoFa Robots Set to Automate XtalPi Biomedical Laboratories

ABB has supplied GoFa collaborative robots in collaboration with XtalPi in biomedical laboratories, accelerating research and improving the accuracy of data in synthesis and crystallization processes.


News Jan 01, 2024 by Seth Price
SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC Releases New Condensation Checker and Flow Controller for Water

SMC has released two new components: a digital temperature and humidity switch to monitor moisture in pneumatic systems and a flow controller for water to be used in cooling systems.


News Dec 31, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson Collaborates With SungEel HiTech to Advance EV Battery Recycling

Emerson has partnered with Korea's leading EV lithium-ion battery recycler to establish a battery recycling plant. The plant will utilize Emerson's automation technology to enhance process efficiency in recycling.


News Dec 28, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

Emerson Releases Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 Digital Position Transmitters

The new Fisher FIELDVUE 4400 position transmitter from Emerson functions as an alternative to limit switches, providing continuous valve position data to ensure operations are safe and reliable.


News Dec 21, 2023 by Seth Price
Turck Expands IO-link Solutions For Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Turck Expands IO-link Solutions For Enhanced Industrial Connectivity

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and new configurable IP69K modules for flexible system expansion.


News Dec 20, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Monitor Current and Machine Health With Sensing Coils From Banner

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.


News Dec 16, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

New IEP3 Encoder Uses the Latest in Chip Tech for Enhanced Accuracy

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.


News Dec 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Finally: A Complete IO-Link System Designed for Safety Applications

Finally: A Complete IO-Link System Designed for Safety Applications

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.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff’s Latest Fork Sensors Are “Mini,” Featuring a 5 mm Slot Width

Balluff’s Latest Fork Sensors Are “Mini,” Featuring a 5 mm Slot Width

Balluff has released the latest in its photoelectric family: mini fork sensors. The sensors are made to deliver the power and precision of Balluff fork sensors—only—in a miniature size.


News Dec 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

Wenglor Debuts New Industrial RFID Reader/Transponder System

RFID aids in product tracking and inventory management. Wenglor has introduced a new system to improve inventory capabilities and ensure proper product progression in manufacturing processes.


News Nov 28, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Balluff Announces Capacitive Level Sensor With IO-Link Technology

Balluff Announces Capacitive Level Sensor With IO-Link Technology

Balluff has released a new capacitive sensor with IO-Link communication technology designed to detect product levels through the walls of plastic or glass storage containers.


News Nov 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Introduces High-Power Strip Light for Surface Inspections

Banner Introduces High-Power Strip Light for Surface Inspections

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for surface and paint inspection applications in the automotive industry.


News Nov 22, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

IO-Link Empowers Latest Photoelectric Sensor Lineup From Carlo Gavazzi

Carlo Gavazzi Automation has launched a new line of photoelectric laser sensors with selectable application functions and IO-Link for enhanced capabilities in a multitude of settings.


News Nov 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff’s New Scanners Provide Flexible Experience for Enhanced Traceability

Balluff introduced its latest 1D/2D scanners for manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics, seeking to enhance traceability and improve efficiency in production and order fulfillment.


News Nov 14, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

History and High-Tech Merge in Boston at Rockwell’s Automation Fair

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.


News Nov 09, 2023 by David Peterson
Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering Sheds Light on Compact Spaces With Latest Releases

Banner Engineering brings light to compact spaces with its latest in-line status indicator and area light. The new additions are designed to simplify operations in even the tightest of spaces.


News Nov 09, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

Diving Robot Powered by Beckhoff Helps Clean the Canals in Venice

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.


News Nov 03, 2023 by Seth Price
Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Advancements in The Field: Automation Transforms Future Farming

Investigate some of the notable recent technological advancements in the field of agricultural automation, providing higher-yielding, long-lasting solutions for modern farming.


News Nov 02, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo