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Renewable energy technology portfolios are becoming increasingly complex with multiple asset types like solar, wind and battery storage. SCADA systems can break down data silos, enable real-time grid management and unlock profitable energy trading opportunities for power generation companies managing hybrid renewables
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Vibe coding is an application of AI for code generation that converts clear instructions into functional code, enabling non-technical staff to create applications for tasks such...
A Universal Robot cobot equipped with OnRobot's Dual QuickChanger.
Experts from Universal Robots and OnRobot offer insights into how to select versatile end-of-arm robot tools that work seamlessly with different robotic systems.
AI can accurately detect and identify tiny defects that would be missed by the human eye and distinguish defects from acceptable variation.
AI-powered vision systems are revolutionizing manufacturing quality control with lower costs, faster deployment and greater flexibility compared to traditional legacy machine ...
Kelly Collins, principal engineer at Concept Systems
When key automation technologies, such as servo drives, are discontinued, manufacturers face critical decisions. Adopting a proactive approach to upgrades offers performance improvement...
The new Olis app for Android mobile devices
The $499 Olis app is designed to transforming smartphones into automation cell gateways, enabling remote robot control, live video monitoring and diagnostics without additional...
Wiring for Benjamin Electric’s Compass control system.
Wago's PLCs and DC power supplies enable Benjamin Electric to create custom power distribution solutions for microgrids and battery energy storage systems.
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Batch manufacturing success depends on accuracy, and that starts with precise, repeatable flow measurement. Even with a fluid as simple as water, small inconsistencies can cascade...

Products

Planet Technology's TSN-6325-8T4S4X industrial-grade Layer 3 Time-Sensitive Networking managed Ethernet switch
From collaborative robots, embedded computing, controllers, linear guides and panel PCs to Time-Sensitive Networking switches, Taiwan Excellence award winners showcased a range...
Phoenix Contact's Quint AC Uninterruptible Power Supply
The Quint High-powered (HP) AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) adds a higher energy output level and panel-mount package to Phoenix Contact’s Quint AC UPS technology....
SA1N series of space-saving subminiature photoelectric sensors
The new SA1N series of space-saving subminiature photoelectric sensors is available in a barrel-mount fiber-type diffuse-reflective infrared LED style, secured with M6 nuts through...
Phoenix Contact Catan C1 EN controller
The Catan C1 EN controller is designed for building and room automation. The compact REG housing has an overall width of 6 HP to fit in all electrical distributors. The flexible...

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industrial Bluetooth short
Learn about the growing interest in the use of Bluetooth for industrial communication, with around 7% of industrial companies currently reporting use of it: https://www.automationw...
Mujin digital twin
Mujin OS is designed to eliminate robot programming through AI-driven autonomy, digital twin technology and real-time motion planning for no-code robotics deployment. Learn more...
ABB Robotics at Automate 2025
Ed Marchese of ABB Robotics highlights the company's industrial robots on display at Automate 2025 with a special focus on their welding and press tending capabilities. Read Automation...
Tim Gaus from Deloitte Explains Industrial AgenticAI
Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader at Deloitte Consulting, explains agentic AI and how it differs from AI data analytics and AI chatbots, how manufacturers can use ...

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