August 2024

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Rechner capacitive sensor KA1590 from the 26 Series now has IO-Link Technology. This IO-Link sensor can detect products with a low 1.1 dielectric. The sensor comes with normally...
Aug. 16, 2024
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Nexperia has introduced a new series of 4- and 8-channel analog switches designed to monitor and protect 1.8V electronic systems. This series of multiplexers includes AEC-Q100...
Aug. 15, 2024
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Werock Technologies has introduced the Rocksmart RSC622. This model has a 21.5-in. display with up to 1200 cd/m2 brightness and complements the existing RSC610, RSC612 and RSC616...
Aug. 14, 2024
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Enhancements to Posital’s programmable encoders have made it simpler to configure wheel-equipped encoders to meet user requirements. Wheel-encoder assemblies measure speed...
Aug. 13, 2024
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The Secure Integration Server (SIS) from Softing Industrial offers a structured solution for complex server architectures. It combines various OPC UA servers at the automation...
Aug. 12, 2024
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Mitsubishi Electric’s new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions. It is compatible with the CR800...
Aug. 9, 2024
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The new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor extends the range of the 3C series distance sensors from Leuze. Time-of-flight technology allows the switching and measuring sensor with...
Aug. 8, 2024
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ABB Baldor-Reliance SP4 motors merge ABB’s SP4 technology with NEMA Super Premium efficiency level in a standard AC induction motor design operating across the line, independently...
Aug. 6, 2024
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Version 5.5 of MVTec Merlic is a no-code software for users who have little or no experience in machine vision. This software makes it possible to create complete machine vision...
Aug. 5, 2024
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The new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI with compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O and an advanced...
Aug. 2, 2024
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The DT362DN (6-in) and DT382DN (8-in) rugged handheld tablets for mobile computing run the Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise operating system for flexible integration with existing...
Aug. 1, 2024
KUKA industrial robot with specialized end of arm tooling. Source: Siemens
Manufacturers can now integrate lightweight design principles into gripper fabrication processes using additive manufacturing to create grippers that are both sustainable in their...
July 30, 2024
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With downtime and OEE programs largely automated, manufacturers are turning their attention to energy efficiency as the next benchmark for optimization.
July 24, 2024
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How Industrial Internet of Things devices and supercharged connectivity are driving manufacturing.
July 19, 2024
Vacuum gripper moving shipping containers in a warehouse. Not all corrugated materials have the same porosity. Test a comprehensive range of cases, especially cases made with recycled material. Source: Festo
Robotic end-of-arm vacuum gripping is ideal for automated picking and sorting of packaging made with plastic, foil, corrugated and paper.
July 17, 2024
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In the past, doing this could have created bigger problems. But artificial intelligence can now help turn a bad process into a good one.
July 17, 2024
Simulation software helps teams to improve the performance, efficiency, and sustainability of their manufacturing operations. For this reason, it is a key technology for making these operations more resilient to disruptions. Source: Emerson
One lesson that recent disruptions to supply chains have taught manufacturers: They need to deploy strategies and technologies that strengthen the resilience of their manufacturing...
July 16, 2024
AI-enabled smart sensors monitor hard infrastructure used in several remote applications, such as wastewater management, energy exploration and distribution, and environmental monitoring. Tadiran bobbin-type LiSOCl2 batteries deliver the high pulses required to power two-way wireless communications, serving to maximize operating life, detect unusual events, support predictive maintenance and repairs, and counter cyber security threats.
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Choosing an ultra-long-life battery is essential in IIoT applications where battery replacement is prohibitively expensive or impossible.
July 12, 2024
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Pairing ERP with an MES empowers manufacturing operations to achieve new capabilities and new benefits that are not otherwise possible.
July 11, 2024
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From navigating different hardware options and worker training issues to integration and future trends, seven industry experts offer their advice on how to approach your HMI hardware...
July 11, 2024
Source: Rockwell Automation
An augmented reality visualization of the interior of a control panel accessed without opening the device. Such capabilities will be further enhanced with access to devices' 'dark data'.
How the ability to access and analyze the vast amounts of unused data in multi-vendor production environments will create even greater optimization opportunities.
June 20, 2024
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Each manufacturer has to do its own analysis and decide the right approach based on three factors: budget, downtime and risk.
June 17, 2024
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A Wolf range from Sub-Zero moving through the assembly process.
The nearly 80-year-old manufacturing company is redesigning its manufacturing processes with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud playing a key role.
June 13, 2024