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    TDK Corporation 3000W TDK-Lambda Programmable Power Supplies
    TDK Corporation has introduced the 3000W TDK-Lambda brand HWS3000G programmable AC/DC power supplies.
    Feb. 18, 2026
    Acromag Model NT2140 Discrete I/O Modules
    The Model NT2140 of the BusWorks NT Ethernet I/O family is a discrete I/O module that provides six 120V or 240V AC optocoupler inputs for sensing the presence or absence of voltage...
    Feb. 17, 2026
    NewTek RVD Series Hall Effect Angle Sensors
    NewTek Sensor Solutions has launched the RVD Series Hall Effect angle sensors.
    Feb. 16, 2026
    Wago Pro 2 Series Redundant Power Supply
    Wago’s new Pro 2 Series power supply with redundancy offers a fully redundant power supply system without the need for separate equipment due to integrated Mosfet functionality...
    Feb. 13, 2026
    IKO PD…S Parallel Drive Stage
    The PD…S is unlike typical X-Y stages layered with one-shaft actuators that make access from the outside difficult.
    Feb. 12, 2026
    Copley Controls Nano HP and Nano Plus-HP Servo Drives
    The Nano HP and Nano Plus-HP digital servo drives for brush and brushless motors feature redesigned power boards for higher current output.
    Feb. 11, 2026
    Bosch Rexroth CKR-280 Heavy-Duty Linear Axis
    The new CKR-280 heavy-duty axis combines the functions of two linear axes into one linear system.
    Feb. 10, 2026
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    Industry experts from Emerson, Schneider Electric and Siemens Digital Industries reveal how manufacturers can assess vulnerabilities to protect aging SCADA systems from escalating...
    Feb. 10, 2026
    ABB Flexley Mover P603 Platform Autonomous Mobile Robot
    The compact Flexley Mover P603 platform AMR (autonomous mobile robot) can handle payloads up to 1500 kg.
    Feb. 9, 2026
    Telit Cinterion deviceWise AI Visual Inspection App
    The deviceWise AI Visual Inspection platform with the new VI Assistant app for the Apple iPhone and iPad extends AI-powered inspection to virtually anywhere in manufacturing and...
    Feb. 6, 2026
    AutomationDirect DINnector Steel DIN Rail
    AutomationDirect offers a pre-cut DINnector steel DIN rail, available in lengths ranging from 50 mm to 600 mm.
    Feb. 5, 2026
    Rockwell Automation PointMax Remote I/O
    Rockwell Automation has released PointMax I/O, a flexible remote I/O system designed to help manufacturers tackle the growing complexity of modern industrial operations.
    Feb. 4, 2026
    Beckhoff APS4244 and APS4242 XPlanar Motor Tiles
    Two new motor tiles are available for the XPlanar flying motion system from Beckhoff.
    Feb. 3, 2026
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    Variable speed drive used for voltage stabilization in the production of mineral water.
    Manufacturers face complex decisions when it comes to upgrading legacy drives. Fortunately, several cost-effective retrofit strategies exist to enable smart manufacturing without...
    Feb. 3, 2026
    Weidmuller ProEco II Power Supplies
    The ProEco II power supplies line was designed to deliver permanent power distribution in for a range of industrial applications.
    Feb. 2, 2026
    Binder Shielded Cable Connectors
    Binder Shielded Cable Connectors Binder has expanding its M8 product portfolio with molded, 360° shielded signal connectors. The new M8 compact male and female cable connectors...
    Jan. 28, 2026
    Zero-Max CD Power-Series Shaft Couplings
    The new CD Power-Series of servo-rated composite disc flexible shaft couplings feature a higher power-density, providing higher torque capacity in a more compact footprint.
    Jan. 27, 2026
    Stahlin SpeedPanel Panel Management
    The SpeedPanel is a patent-pending dead front/swing panel mount system that installs using the Diamond Shield enclosures’ molded-in corner posts.
    Jan. 26, 2026
    Avalue Technology APC-2340 Industrial-Grade Touch Panel PC
    The APC-2340 industrial-grade touch panel PC is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake-P Core i5/i3 platform and features a 23.8-in. full HD, true-flat PCAP touchscreen.
    Jan. 23, 2026
    Ondosense Apex Level Line Radar Sensor
    The OndoSense Apex Level Line enables high-precision and fast level measurements in harsh industrial environments.
    Jan. 22, 2026
    Siemens Digital Industries Software NX and NX X Design Engineering Updates
    The latest updates to Siemens Digital Industries Software NX and NX X software include six new features.
    Jan. 21, 2026
    Rockwell Automation OptixEdge Edge Gateway
    OptixEdge is an edge gateway that connects to the user's control system through Rockwell's FactoryTalk Optix software.
    Jan. 20, 2026
    Pepperl + Fuchs BTC22 and BTC24 Industrial Box Thin Clients
    The new BTC22 and BTC24 industrial box thin clients were developed for continuous 24/7 operation in control rooms and laboratories.
    Jan. 16, 2026
    Mitsubishi Electric MELServo-J5 Servo Firmware Update
    The MELServo-J5 Servo Series now supports EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT, enabling network switching without extra hardware.
    Jan. 15, 2026
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    identity management is essential to cybersecurity and machine safety
    The manufacturing industries now represent the bulk of ransomware attacks. Here’s why your suppliers may be your weakest security link and why identity security is increasingly...
    Jan. 15, 2026
    Migatron RPS-429AA-40P-IS2 Ultrasonic Sensor
    The RPS-429AA-40P-IS2 ultrasonic sensor has been tested and certified to meet global standards for intrinsic safety in explosive atmospheres/hazardous locations.
    Jan. 14, 2026
    Taylor Guitars' nylon string acoustic guitars
    Taylor Guitars used Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform to integrate decades-old CNCs, RFID workbenches and 3D scanners to help it maintain and boost quality while building...
    Jan. 14, 2026
    Altech Corp DIN Rail Terminal Blocks
    These ATEX-IECEx approved DIN rail terminal blocks are designed for use in ATEX/IECEx certified enclosures with a minimum IP54 rating.
    Jan. 13, 2026
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    maintenance tech in process facility
    Expert insights reveal critical strategies for coordinating predictive maintenance with safety instrumented systems while maintaining compliance and preventing dangerous operational...
    Jan. 13, 2026
    ifsbostondynamics
    The companies aim to create a sensing-to-execution loop to trigger specific maintenance actions.
    Jan. 13, 2026
    ABB IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 Industrial Robots
    ABB Robotics is has released its IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 robots.
    Jan. 12, 2026
    Emerson Ovation Green Battery Energy Storage System
    Emerson has released specialized BESS featuring energy and asset management software for its Ovation Green portfolio of renewable energy systems.
    Jan. 9, 2026
    Comau MyMR Autonomous Mobile Robots
    MyMR robots offer hybrid navigation via software that enables the robots to be converted from an AMR to an AGV.
    Jan. 8, 2026
    Weidmuller Unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet Switch
    The new unmanaged Single Pair Ethernet switch features four 10-Base T1L ports with PoDL to deliver power and data over a single twisted pair.
    Jan. 7, 2026
    Bosch Rexroth EMC-HP Electromechanical Cylinders
    Bosch Rexroth has expanded its EMC-HP high-power series electromechanical cylinders offering to include sizes 190 and 220.
    Jan. 6, 2026
    Thomson MovoTrak CTU cobot transfer unit
    A look at how modern electric actuators combine mechanical innovation with digital control, enabling rapid product changeovers without sacrificing speed while reducing long-term...
    Jan. 6, 2026
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    pulse check on manufacturing technologies headed into 2026
    Experts from Automation Anywhere, Deloitte, Fluke, Mitsubishi Electric, Parsec, Snowflake and Wipfli highlight how specific technologies can help manufacturers face ongoing tariffs...
    Dec. 23, 2025
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    connected factory
    Based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series, ISA-TR62443-2-2-2025 provides a risk-based framework for securing industrial automation systems throughout their lifecycle, helping operators...
    Dec. 22, 2025
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    reviewing operations data on the factory floor
    Understand the critical differences between edge gateways and historians to make informed decisions about collecting, preserving and utilizing manufacturing data effectively.
    Dec. 10, 2025
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    industrial surge protection devices
    Learn why surge suppression is critical for industrial automation systems with insights on the various technologies available as well as the installation requirements for protecting...
    Dec. 3, 2025
    teamviewer
    The software provides for secure remote control and troubleshooting of equipment to strengthen cybersecurity across production systems.
    Dec. 3, 2025
    Aramco’s Fadhili gas plant in Saudi Arabia
    The company is using technology jointly developed with the Nara Institute of Science and Technology to control gas plant operations.
    Dec. 1, 2025
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    The companies plan to jointly develop and deploy new humanoid robots into their global networks and AI ecosystems by 2035.
    Nov. 25, 2025
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    These robots have laser scanners, spatial awareness and complete 15 miles of driving prior to being shipped to customers.
    Nov. 18, 2025
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    This new barcoding system aims to eliminate manual data entry and streamline product identification in high-volume intralogistics operations.
    Nov. 17, 2025
    End-to-end automation control with the Digi Axess mobile app, VPN service and Digi Z45 controller (shown).
    Industrial teams can monitor and secure critical systems through use of a mobile app and VPN service.
    Nov. 4, 2025
    pepperlfuchs
    The partnership combines Körber's PAS-X MES platform with Pepperl+Fuchs' VisuNet interfaces for secure and regulatory compliant production management worldwide.
    Oct. 31, 2025
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    The Florence, Ky., facility deployed a 20,100-bin AutoStore system in six months, achieving 177% throughput increase without downtime or major infrastructure upgrades.
    Oct. 29, 2025
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    The new Sinec Secure Connect creates encrypted machine communications without VPNs, offering granular access controls and integration with legacy industrial devices.
    Oct. 28, 2025