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    NewTek Linear Position Sensors
    NewTek’s NT-HL-750 LVDTs are linear position sensors certified for safe operation in hazardous locations with explosive gases, vapors, dust and other dangerous substances...
    Aug. 19, 2025
    igus Delta Robot
    The DR1000 four-axis delta robot from igus has a 1,000mm working diameter and an additional rotary axis that provides four degrees of freedom. Its pick rate of 96 picks per minute...
    Aug. 18, 2025
    Delta Motion Updated Motion Controller
    Delta Motion announced the addition of EtherCAT MainDevice capability to its RMC200 Motion Controller for connecting to and controlling any devices needed for high- performance...
    Aug. 15, 2025
    ASRock Industrial I0T Controller
    The iEP-7040E Series Industrial IoT Controller is powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H Processors (Arrow Lake-H), with integrated AI-optimized CPU, GPU and NPU technologies. Key capabilitie...
    Aug. 14, 2025
    IKO Linear Motor
    This latest addition to the LT family of linear motor stages delivers 260N of rated force and up to 500N maximum. This linear motor uses direct drive technology that is free of...
    Aug. 12, 2025
    AutomationDirect Stepper Drives
    AutomationDirect has added the new Titanio series of stepper drives from Ever Motion Solutions that work with AutomationDirect SureStep stepper motors.  Unlike typical stepper...
    Aug. 11, 2025
    Flux Inductive Angle Encoders
    Flux has released a new 300mm size option for its Ind-Max range of inductive angle encoders for harsh environments. These encoders use inductive technology to deliver non-contact...
    Aug. 8, 2025
    This SCADA system allows users to monitor production and run simulations for training operators.
    HMI and SCADA systems are increasingly integrating IIoT devices, migrating to hybrid-cloud architectures and preparing for AI capabilities. These emerging trends are reshaping...
    Aug. 6, 2025
    Mitsubishi Electric SCARA Robots
    The MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots have maximum reach radii ranging from 600mm to 1000mm and payload capacities of up to 10kg and 20kg, respectively. The RH-10CRH is...
    Aug. 5, 2025
    Acromag I/O with Restful API
    Acromag’s BusWorks NT series remote I/O modules now offer a Restful API (Representational State Transfer Application Program Interface) to simplify development of web-based...
    Aug. 4, 2025
    nVent's DTM software
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    Sanu Warrier with nVent, a supplier of electrical connection and protection solutions, explains how design-to-manufacturing software helps panel builders overcome labor shortages...
    July 31, 2025
    Rockwell Automation Augmentable MES
    Rockwell Automation Augmentable MES Plex MES can be augmented with modular offerings to help food and beverage manufacturers manage the different processes on the shop floor as...
    July 28, 2025
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    Palladyne AI's low-code robotics platform enables operators and engineers to train robots in minutes, not weeks, enabling flexible automation in high-mix manufacturing without...
    July 24, 2025
    Wintriss Production Tracking
    Wintriss’ hardware “Tracker” device for its ShopFloorConnect Production Tracking Software automatically collects important data without requiring job information...
    July 23, 2025
    Piab Magnetic Grippers
    The Piab Magnetic Gripper (PMG) series consists of pneumatically operated magnetic grippers that use permanent magnets to safely grab workpieces. These grippers are activated ...
    July 22, 2025
    Siemens Simcenter Update
    Siemens Digital Industries Software has updated its Simcenter portfolio to automate the creation of free-body diagrams and margin of safety (MoS) calculations, accelerating certificatio...
    July 21, 2025
    Pepperl + Fuchs Explosion-Protected Tablet
    The Pepperl+Fuchs Group has released the Tab-Ex 05, its first 5G-based 8-in. Android tablet suited for use in hazardous industrial areas. It features IP68 certification, wet-touch...
    July 18, 2025
    Nord Software Tool
    The Nordcon software tool from Nord Drivesystems provides access to electronic drive systems for simple parameter management, drive programming and comprehensive diagnosis. The...
    July 17, 2025
    OnLogic Edge Server
    The Axial AX300 is a customizable edge server to help businesses better leverage their on-site data and unlock the potential of AI. It is powered by up to two 5th Gen Intel Xeon...
    July 16, 2025
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    With 1.9 million manufacturing jobs expected to go unfilled by 2033, companies like Nestlé and Merck are turning to AI-powered workforce automation to make workers more effective...
    July 16, 2025
    Mencom Circular Receptacles
    Mencom’s range of industrial circular connector receptacles are UL-listed and provide IP67/69-rated protection. The MDC, MAC, MEC and Network series of M12 and ½-...
    July 15, 2025
    Electromate Stepper Drive
    Kollmorgen has announced the launch of the P80360 stepper drive, the latest addition to its P8000 series. This new drive brings advanced functionality such as closed-loop position...
    July 14, 2025
    OpreX Quality Management System
    Yokogawa has released its cloud-based OpreX Quality Management System to accelerate the digital transformation of quality assurance processes in the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals...
    July 11, 2025
    IDEC Safety Controller
    The FS1B safety controller is an upgrade of the FS1A device. It lets designers create streamlined machine safety systems with multiple safety channels by using any of 24 preset...
    July 10, 2025
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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...
    July 10, 2025
    Honeywell AI Assistant
    The latest release of Honeywell Forge Production Intelligence integrates performance monitoring with a new generative AI assistant to help operators and production managers automate...
    July 9, 2025
    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.
    July 9, 2025
    Getac Android Tablet
    The 10-in. Getac ZX10 Android tablet weighs just 906 grams (~2 lbs.). Key features include a hot-swappable dual battery system, MIL-STD-810H and IP66 certifications, and a 6-foot...
    July 7, 2025
    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...
    July 7, 2025
    AutomationDirect Control Transformers
    AutomationDirect has added Block CT and USTE series open core control transformers for stepping down voltages from 208-600V AC. The Block CT series is made in the U.S. and offers...
    July 3, 2025
    SEW-Eurodrive's P2.e planetary gear unit series
    Sponsored
    Advanced planetary gear units now assembled domestically, reducing lead times to six weeks for high-torque industrial applications.
    July 3, 2025
    Emerson Pressure Relief Valve
    The Anderson Greenwood Type 84 Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) is designed to protect tanks and vessels used in hydrogen and other high-pressure gas applications. It features Arlon...
    July 2, 2025
    ABB No-Code Software
    ABB’s AppStudio is a no-code software tool that features a collaborative cloud-based library enabling users to share application templates, reducing setup times by up to...
    July 1, 2025
    ABB Robotics IRB1300 robots
    Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, shared his insights on the current trends in robotics — from AI-driven automation and mobile robots to breakthroughs in the med tech, constructio...
    June 24, 2025
    Jeff Mowry, CIO at Workhorse, at Siemens RealizeLive
    While technology hype cycles come and go, Siemens indicates it’s playing the long game with the acquisition of Altair and plans for a specialized AI model trained exclusively ...
    June 18, 2025
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    Automation World’s wide-ranging discussion with CEO Caspar Herzberg, Executive Vice President Kim Custeau and Chief Product Officer Rob McGreevy provides insights on how “radical...
    May 29, 2025
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    The automotive industry-focused expansion of Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud addresses production, supply chain and maintenance-related issues via data sharing, predictive analytics...
    May 27, 2025
    Siemens’ Teamcenter X Essentials brings scalable SaaS PLM capabilities to smaller organizations looking to manage CAD data, product structure and revision management.
    Now tailored for businesses of all sizes, Siemens’ updated Teamcenter X SaaS product lifecycle management software offers pre-packaged, scalable tools that bridge mechanical, ...
    May 22, 2025
    Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot.
    This collaboration expands the development of advanced AI capabilities for humanoid robots using Nvidia Jetson Thor computing platform.
    May 21, 2025
    Omron/Cognizant logos
    Combining the companies’ field data gathering and analysis capabilities with implementation, operation and maintenance services, Omron and Cognizant aim to create a “one-stop ...
    May 21, 2025