Factory

Automation technologies related to discrete manufacturing industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, textiles, and electronics.
Universal Robots' UR15
Universal Robots’ new UR15 showcases the OptiMove AI motion algorithm developed with Nvidia, which is now available for all the company’s cobots. AI tech developed with Nvidia...
Balluff connector options from Evolution Motion Solutions
Automation efficiency depends on seamless component integration, with connectors playing a crucial role in power transfer and data communication. However, the overwhelming variety...
Bosch Rexroth Flow6D conveyance tech
Bosch Rexroth's ctrlX Flow6D and FlowHS linear motion show how smart conveyance tech is addressing manufacturers’ demands for faster changeovers and adaptable production lines...
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modern factory with sensor technologies throughout
Experts from Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser explain the evolution of smart sensors and their role in scaling IIoT capabilities while overcoming legacy device challenges...
Dan Purcell, Actemium Avanceon
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) generate mountains of data. Deciphering the data, however, often consumes hours daily. Machine learning can quickly transform MES data into...
Connecting MES with an industrial Platform
The synergy between manufacturing execution systems (MES) and industrial data platforms is redefining efficiency and decision-making. Critical Manufacturing's CEO Francisco Almada...
Luigi de Bernardini, Autoware
At the heart of the transformation from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 lies the manufacturing execution system (MES) — no longer just a tool for tracking production but the enabler...

Products

Siemens Drive System
The new Sinamics G115D is a drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is...
0823 idec
IDEC has introduced the new HT4P Safety Commander— an ergonomic device allowing users to safely hold a HMI tablet while providing power, networking and hardwired emergency stop...
7 23 Teledyne Dalsa
The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096...
7 23 Banner
The ZMX series 3D time of flight sensor provides a single sensor for volume monitoring. The ZMX sensor is installed over the bin to be filled and through the use of digital imaging...

Videos

Universal Robots' AI Accelerator
The UR AI Accelerator was developed in collaboration with Nvidia using Nvidia Isaac’s CUDA-accelerated libraries and models and running on the NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin system...
Teradyne Robotics' MC600
At Automate 2025, Universal Robots, Teradyne Robotics and MiR, along with Nvidia, highlighted the MC600, which combines a MiR PalletJack autonomous mobile robot (AMR) integrated...
Bosch Rexroth Flow6D
John Atchison, product manager of high-speed smart conveyance at Bosch Rexroth, explained that Bosch Rexroth uses a permanent magnet motor system in its ctrlX Flow6D system to...
Bosch Rexroth ctrlX Automation
Dave Cameron, director of product and project management at Bosch Rexroth, highlights the company's ctrlX Automation portfolio, featuring its ctrlX Drive and ctrlX Core in a 40...

Downloads

Awfaq4 Big Data Rotated Hero
A down-to-earth look at the technologies behind Big Data and advice from industry on using it.
Aw Remote Access Flat
As the virtual world creates new end user expectations, OEMs and technology suppliers are required to partner in new ways.
Aw Arvr Flat Hero
Augmented reality technologies are proving to be an operator’s best friend in discrete and process manufacturing.
Aw Arvr 2021 Base Hero
Innovations in Robotics, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality lead to improvements in Automation.