November/December 2024

Two new Edge IO-Link masters from Hilscher help modernize machines and plants by connecting directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without the need to interface with existing...

Delta Motion has added an EtherCAT communication module to its flagship RMC200 motion controller family. This new module enables the RMC200 to efficiently connect to EtherCAT-...

AutomationDirect has added mechanical position indicators from Elesa. The Elesa position indicators are mounted to the rotating shaft of industrial equipment or machinery and ...

ABB has launched the modified-to-order (MTO) and engineered-to-order (ETO) RXT series of its Reliance legacy motors. This product series is designed for end users and OEMs who...

A visual data science platform, Spotfire® for Manufacturing, combines visual analytics, data science, and data wrangling to help manufacturers identify production bottlenecks...

AutomationDirect Proximity Sensors AutomationDirect has added the new AchieVe series of inductive proximity sensors. These tubular inductive proximity sensors made from stainless...

The new WE-MAPI and WE-LHMI inductors can be used continuously at high-rated currents in a temperature range from -55°C to +150°C. The compact components have been tested...

The Forge 1GigE IP67 camera is designed to perform in harsh industrial environments via its IP67 cylindrical enclosure for post operation washing. A wide selection of IP67-rated...

STMicroelectronics’ EVSPIN32G4-dual demonstration board controls two motors from a single STSPIN32G4 integrated driver. The STSPIN32G4 motor controller contains an Arm Cortex...

EdgeGate simplifies access to PLCs and CNCs though its ability to securely integrate data into existing systems such as ERP, MES or SCADA. Communication is handled via OPC and...

The Inspector83x 2D vision sensor enables out-of-the-box artificial intelligence machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks. With up to 5 MP resolution and ...

The PiSafe concept has now been divided into four configurable products: The first is the piSafe pump unit with safety functions; the second is the piSafe Vacuum Safety Valve ...

The newest RV-35/50/80FR series of robots are designed to allow for an expanded work envelope through its increased payload and reach compared to prior series. The RV-34/50/80FR...

Lutze is expanding its Driveflex VFD cable offering to include a 2kV option. The cable features a 7.5 OD bending radius and its symmetrical ground design reduces stray currents...

Immature data strategies and concerns about security currently limit LLM use in manufacturing, but that’s poised to change as the technology advances rapidly and more tools from...

A new line of open-source Arduino PLCs can be programmed using free open-source Arduino software. These PLCs feature options of 19, 21, 38, 42 or 58 analog and digital inputs ...

Hilscher’s new Edge IO-Link masters—sensorEdge and sensorEdge Field—can connect directly to Ethernet-based IT infrastructures without the need to interface with...

Hexagon’s first handheld 3D scanning devices, the AtlaScan Max and MarvelScan, enable users to easily scan in a range of environments inside and outside the factory. Eliminating...

Festo has introduced its newest generation of Cartesian handling system mechanical axes: ELGD-TB tooth belt actuators and ELGD-BS ball screw actuators. These actuators feature...

While basic industrial controllers are still available and widely popular for certain tasks, advanced programming features, connectivity and modularity are impacting how machine...

The Aventics Series 625 Sentronic proportional pressure control valves feature a control deviation of less than 0.5% to deliver accurate, electronic proportional pressure control...

The P-Series cobot lineup features lower power consumption when compared to similar payload cobots via its built-in gravity compensation mechanism, inherent wrist-singularity ...

The EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal is a multipurpose analog I/O module for -10/0 to +10V or -20/0/+4 to +20mA signals that can be used for standard automation tasks at a rate of 1 ksps...

How optical character recognition combined with artificial intelligence is transforming quality control and compliance processes in manufacturing.

The OmniCore intelligent automation platform delivers robot path accuracy at a level of less than 0.6mm, with multiple robots running at high speeds of up to 1,600 mm per second...

Recognizing the power of data to transform its production operations, Voss launched a DataOps plan that focuses on easy data access, consistent data formats and uniform metrics...

Manufacturing is a prime application for humanoids because of its structured environment. However, the ability of these robots to interact with humans remains a key issue to be...

Optical or magnetic sensor technologies tend to have difficulties combining high accuracy and contamination resistance. However, inductive sensing technology can provide reliable...

The problem is that there are so many protocols that need to coexist because each delivers a unique set of features and benefits. However, time sensitive networking delivers a...

Opto 22’s Benson Hougland explains how manufacturers can quickly track their most expensive energy costs using Inductive Automation’s Ignition and the groov RIO energy monitoring...