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    Piab PiCobot and piCobot L Plug-and-Play End-of-Arm Tool
    PiCobot and piCobot L end-of-arm tools are now available with ABB GoFa-adapted plug-in versions, delivering plug-and-play functionality.
    Dec. 3, 2025
    Tadiran TLM-1550SPM High-Power AA-Size Lithium Cells
    Tadiran Batteries has introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for use in critical applications.
    Dec. 2, 2025
    Sick SIG300 IO-Link Master
    The new SIG300 IO-Link Master from Sick features an integrated logic editor to solve remote control tasks directly on the device and a USB-C interface for configuration.
    Dec. 2, 2025
    Pepperl+Fuchs Smart-Ex 203 Industrial Smartphone
    The new industrial-grade Smart-Ex 203 smartphone runs on Android 14 and is designed for use in Division 2 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas.
    Dec. 1, 2025
    Nord Drivesystems Unicase Helical Worm Gear Drives
    Nord Drivesystems has released its Unicase Helical Worm Gear unit series to provide additional torque without modifying the outer dimensions or mounting patterns of the units....
    Dec. 1, 2025
    Epson GX-C Series SCARA Robots
    The new GX-C Series of SCARA robots is powered by the RC800A controller and features SafeSense technology.
    Nov. 28, 2025
    Lanner EAI-I510 Edge Computer
    Featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, the EAI-I510 is engineered to support advanced video analytics applications.
    Nov. 27, 2025
    Altech Corp DO-1 Modbus Universal Monitor
    Altech Corp has released the DO-1 universal monitor for Modbus devices to enable monitoring of equipment and process data without any subscription fees or licenses.
    Nov. 26, 2025
    EGE Elektronik Rugged Sensors
    The compact KGFTa-series sensors feature a high temperature stability of -20°C to 180°C.
    Nov. 25, 2025
    Carlo Gavazzi Ultrasonic Sensors
    Carlo Gavazzi has launched three new series of ultrasonic sensors with integrated IO-Link communication: the UA12, UA18 and UA30 ASD..IO Series.
    Nov. 24, 2025
    Emerson Rosemount 490A Dissolved Oxygen Sensor
    The Rosemount 490A optical dissolved oxygen sensor is a digital Modbus-enabled measurement device.
    Nov. 21, 2025
    Icon Process Controls Truflo TKM series
    Icon Process Controls Truflo TKM series paddle wheel liquid flow meters are maintenance free and provide reliable, full-pipe liquid flow measurement with long-term performance...
    Nov. 20, 2025
    ABB Flexley Mover P604
    ABB’s Flexley Mover P604 is designed to lift and transport objects across a variety of payloads in a variety of settings using 3D Visual SLAM navigation.
    Nov. 19, 2025
    Kollmorgen SFD-M High-Resolution Encoder
    Kollmorgen’s new SFD-M high-resolution encoder offers multi-turn absolute feedback.
    Nov. 18, 2025
    Weidmuller Wireless Radio Migration Solution
    Weidmuller USA has launched its new Wireless Radio Migration Solution, which is purpose-built to help industrial operations modernize outdated wireless communication networks....
    Nov. 17, 2025
    AI/ML enables better energy planning
    Manufacturers are advancing AI-powered initiatives to gain efficiencies, especially around maintenance, quality and energy use.
    Nov. 11, 2025
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    Quality control worker checking bottled water at bottling plant
    Industry leaders from Archetype AI, Emerson, Endress+Hauser, Hexagon, Siemens and Yokogawa share insights about the impact of controllers, machine vision and AI on production ...
    Nov. 4, 2025
    Sam Paul, Accenture
    Economic and technological shifts call for decisive changes in today’s manually-operated supply chains.
    Oct. 28, 2025
    Craft Bank IPA
    Yokogawa's autonomous control AI reduced beer fermentation from 336 to 240 hours while maintaining quality in successful Japanese brewery test.
    Oct. 20, 2025
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    Machine tool manufacturers are working with Siemens to create an industrial AI foundation model, pooling machine data to automate programming and boost manufacturing efficiency...
    Oct. 17, 2025
    TwinCAT for Linux
    New containerized and scalable virtual control cuts costs and simplifies automation in the TwinCAT software ecosystem.
    Oct. 16, 2025
    Toyota manufacturing
    Toyota's manufacturing sites were drowning in data silos and duplicate work until engineers discovered their digital infrastructure was creating the very waste they sought to ...
    Oct. 15, 2025
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    PwC survey reveals five forces driving massive industrial transformation: nearshoring, AI workforce integration, modular systems, energy independence and intelligent automation...
    Oct. 10, 2025
    operator programming robotics vision AI application
    The investment aims to achieve a reduction in robot vision deployment time of up to 80% and targets the logistics, healthcare and food and beverage manufacturing sectors.
    Oct. 9, 2025
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    tariffs impact on industry
    New research indicates the U.S. is among the top three markets global manufacturers are exiting amid tariffs and economic uncertainty.
    Oct. 7, 2025
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    engineer at control equipment panel in industrial facility
    Following the combination of FieldComm Group and FDT Group Business, the updated FDI technology specification paves the way for single device integration for process and factory...
    Oct. 3, 2025
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    aircraft engine
    Tata Consultancy Services survey shows aerospace leaders planning for AI-powered dark factories and semi-autonomous maintenance operations.
    Oct. 1, 2025
    racing car in design software
    Global motorsport governing body partners with Siemens to digitally design safer, more competitive racing regulations.
    Sept. 30, 2025
    Mitsubishi Electric facility
    The acquisition will bring AI-powered OT/IoT security capabilities to Mitsubishi Electric while maintaining Nozomi's independent operations and brand.
    Sept. 25, 2025
    Universal Robots UR8 Long welding
    Capable of performing tasks ranging from complex welding applications to precision picking and multi-point inspections, the UR8 Long combines extended reach with coordinated multi...
    Sept. 24, 2025
    the difference between standard industrial Etherent cabling and SPE cabling.
    Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) promises to deliver the full power of Ethernet communications over just two wires, fundamentally simplifying industrial networking while opening new...
    Sept. 23, 2025
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    More industrial automation suppliers are raising prices and implementing surcharges as tariffs drive up procurement costs. Strategic supply chain sourcing shifts are increasingly...
    Sept. 16, 2025
    Eric Medecke, E Tech Group
    An IT/OT network assessment compiles a full inventory of connected assets, maps communication paths, and pinpoints performance and cybersecurity gaps within a manufacturing facility...
    Sept. 15, 2025
    holy trinity of smart manufacturing
    Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have long been the backbone of smart manufacturing by orchestrating production workflows through predefined logic and configurations. But...
    Aug. 28, 2025
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    Learn how Vivet Technology uses Siemens Simatic WinCC Unified System and Totally Integrated Automation portal technology in its patented Repeating Layer Process (RLP) technology...
    Aug. 26, 2025
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    programming a PLC in a panel
    PLC programming is evolving with AI-assisted coding, low-code platforms and IT-OT convergence. Industry experts from Emerson and Siemens share insights on how this change impacts...
    Aug. 13, 2025
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    Engineer in automotive manufacturing facility
    Schneider Electric's CTO for industrial automation reveals how the company’s collaboration with Microsoft on its new Industrial Copilot can help reduce engineering development...
    Aug. 5, 2025