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    Motion Control Advances Expand Assembly Possibilities
    AutomationDirect PLC
    Control

    February 2025 Product Roundup: Controllers

    AutomationDirect
    Feb. 26, 2025
    AutomationDirect PLC AutomationDirect has released three new LS Electric XGB PLC models: two 16-point 2-axis motion PLC units and a 14-point relay output model. The 2-axis PLC...
    Red Lion Remote Terminal Units
    Data

    Remote Terminal Units

    Red Lion Controls
    Feb. 25, 2025
    Red Lion has released the VT-MIPM-138-D and VT-MIPM-248-D programmable remote terminal units (RTUs). These new RTUs feature automatic datalogging and timestamping, logging of ...
    Emerson Wireless Transmitter
    Networks

    Wireless Transmitter

    Emerson
    Feb. 24, 2025
    The Rosemount 802 wireless multi-discrete input or output transmitter has eight discrete I/O channels, each one configurable as an input or an output. WirelessHART capability ...
    Zero-Max HSN Couplings
    Motion

    HSN Couplings

    Zero-Max, Inc.
    Feb. 21, 2025
    Zero-Max has introduced the new ServoClass-HSN Coupling to address noise and vibration issues that can be experienced in certain high-gain, high-speed stepper/servo motor applications...

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    Yaskawa Variable Speed Drives
    Motion

    Variable Speed Drives

    Yaskawa America, Inc.
    Feb. 20, 2025
    The GA800 variable speed drives handle applications ranging from simple fans and pumps to high-performance test dynamometers requiring precise regulation. They feature highly ...
    Traco Power Supplies
    Networks

    Power Supplies

    Traco Power
    Feb. 19, 2025
    Traco Power has released the new TXO family of 45, 60 & 120W compact AC/DC power supplies. These compact power supplies offer high efficiency of up to 92% and are designed...
    Siemens Speed Drive
    Motion

    Speed Drive

    Siemens AG
    Feb. 18, 2025
    Sinamics G220 is a multi-purpose adjustable speed drive with built-in clean power technology, which reduces harmonics by up to 97% without the need for an AC line reactor or DC...
    Piab Cobot
    Robots

    Cobot

    Piab
    Feb. 17, 2025
    The piCobot Electric is an electric pump unit cobot with a slim design and absence of air-tubing and cabling. The cobot’s design simplifies installation, and as the piCobot...
    Mazak Machine Connectivity
    Software

    Machine Connectivity

    Feb. 14, 2025
    Building on the company’s original SmartBox digital integration technology, Mazak has developed the SmartBox 2.0 for integration of edge computing to address the challenges...
    Maxon DC Controller
    Control

    DC Controller

    Electromate
    Feb. 13, 2025
    Maxon’s new Escon 2 controller for brushed DC and brushless DC motors up to 1,800W continuous duty features field-oriented control (FOC), acceleration and velocity feed-...
    Carlo Gavazzi Gateway and Controller
    Control

    Gateway and Controller

    Carlo Gavazzi
    Feb. 12, 2025
    Carlo Gavazzi has introduced the UWP 4.0 series edge gateway/controller. In its 2 DIN compact size, the UWP 4.0 gathers information from Gavazzi’s range of power/energy ...
    Epson Robots 6-Axis Robots
    Robots

    6-Axis Robots

    EPSON Robots
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Epson’s new C-B Series robots, powered by the RC700E controller with integrated SafeSense technology, includes the C4B, C4LB, C8LB, C8XLB and C12XLB. The C-B series features...
    18 XPlanar movers on the assembly machine built by Automation NTH
    Motion

    Motion Control Advances Expand Assembly Possibilities

    James R. Koelsch, contributing writer
    Feb. 11, 2025
    Insights on the impact of motion control technology suppliers’ integration of advanced technologies into core automation components such as actuators, controllers and sensors....
    Cincoze Embedded Computer
    Products

    Embedded Computer

    Cincoze Co., Ltd.
    Feb. 7, 2025
    Cincoze has released the DV-1100 industrial computer series for edge computing for use in tasks such as high-speed product inspection, counting and color and variety identification...
    Beckhoff I/O Interface
    Networks

    I/O Interface

    Beckhoff Automation
    Feb. 6, 2025
    Beckhoff’s new EL8601-8411 EtherCAT Terminal offers interface flexibility in a compact, 12-mm-wide design. With up to 12 signal interfaces (8 DI, 2 DO, 1 AI, 1 AO) and nine...
    AutomationDirect Pushbuttons
    Control

    Pushbuttons

    AutomationDirect
    Feb. 5, 2025
    Captron capacitive pushbuttons utilize touch control and are activated without pressure when a hand or body part nears the device’s surface. They feature an IP69K design...
    ATI Ethernet Module
    Networks

    Ethernet Module

    ATI Industrial Automation
    Feb. 4, 2025
    The GBX 10 Gigabit Tool Changer Ethernet Module was designed to allow smart manufacturing processes to optimize performance and flexibility with timely, accurate communication...
    Hammond 304 stainless steel enclosure
    Plant Maintenance

    Enclosure Developments Keep Pace with Industry Needs

    Beth Stackpole, contributing writer
    Feb. 4, 2025
    Amid rapid industry change, enclosures remain a simple, but instrumental part of an increasingly distributed automation landscape.
    ABB Machine Tending Cell
    Robots

    Machine Tending Cell

    ABB
    Feb. 3, 2025
    The new OmniVance collaborative, automated machine tending cell can reduce the time spent on repetitive machine tending tasks by up to 60%. Featuring a portable, compact design...
    Emerson Pressure Gauge
    Sensors

    January 2025 Product Roundup: Measurement Tools

    Jan. 27, 2025
    Emerson Pressure Gauge The Rosemount Wireless Pressure Gauge features a robust design with industry-proven sensor technology to resist common traditional gauge failures. This ...
    Yamaha Motor SCARA Robot and Controller
    Robots

    SCARA Robot and Controller

    Yamaha Robots
    Jan. 24, 2025
    The YK1200XG is a SCARA robot designed for the assembly and transport of large and heavy objects. It features a 1200mm reach and achieves industry-leading cycle times with a maximum...
    ControlByWeb IoT Controller
    Control

    IoT Controller

    Jan. 23, 2025
    ControlByWeb has updated the original WebRelay and WebRelay-Quad with new features, including browser-based programmable logic, MQTT, OpenAPI and new networking options. WebRelay...
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    Industrial operator gets input from mobile device
    Digital Transformation

    How AI is Closing the Skills Gap and Building a Resilient Workforce

    Jason Urso
    Jan. 23, 2025
    The ongoing industrial labor shortage threatens productivity and competitiveness, but it’s also an opportunity for change. Here’s how the latest digital technologies, powered ...
    Softing Edge Computing Upgrade
    Control

    Edge Computing Upgrade

    Softing Inc.
    Jan. 22, 2025
    The latest 3.80 version of edgeConnector Siemens, edgeConnector 840D and edgeConnector Modbus from Softing includes ARM 32-bit support for compact edge hardware. EdgeConnector...
    Piab Vacuum EOAT Configurator
    Robots

    Vacuum EOAT Configurator

    Piab
    Jan. 21, 2025
    The OVM Pro 3D uses advanced 3D modeling and simulation to streamline the online robotic system design process. The application offers integration of Piab’s extensive range...
    Red Lion Ethernet Switch
    Networks

    Ethernet Switch

    Red Lion Controls
    Jan. 17, 2025
    The N-Tron NT116 unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch offers Ethernet I/O and process control in a compact and ruggedized form that includes 16 high performance copper ports (...
    Pepperl+Fuchs Explosion-Proof Tablet
    Products

    Explosion-Proof Tablet

    Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Pepperl+Fuchs launched a new tablet for professional use in hazardous areas in Zone 2/22, Division 2. The tablet is equipped with the Windows 11 Pro 64-bit operating system and...
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    Engineer reviewing robotic workcell
    Safety

    Securing Safe Robotic Workplaces

    Mat Dirjish, contributing writer
    Jan. 16, 2025
    Experts from Rockwell Automation and Siemens weigh in on the best ways to ensure safe operations to protect workers and equipment when deploying robots.
    Moticont Mini Servo Motor
    Motion

    Mini Servo Motor

    Moticont
    Jan. 15, 2025
    The miniature GVCM-019-032-02 linear voice coil servo motor is ¾-in. in diameter and features a 0.875-in. stroke.  This miniature linear servo motor features a continuous...
    Siemens CNC Software Upgrade
    Software

    CNC Software Upgrade

    Siemens AG
    Jan. 14, 2025
    The new system software Sinumeric V6.20 brings new technology functions for Sinumerik One that simplify machine tool operation, reduce machine wear and increase manufacturing ...
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    Automated production cell with robot arm
    Digital Transformation

    Top Manufacturing Tech Applications in 2025

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Jan. 14, 2025
    Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.
    Creform Mobile Robot
    Robots

    Mobile Robot

    Creform
    Jan. 13, 2025
    Creform has built an AGV (automated guided vehicle) to transport heavy frames. The Creform model HA-B Bi-directional AGV measures approximately 80-in. L x 28-in. W x 30-in. H ...
    Panasonic Connect Pick-and-Place
    Products

    Pick-and-Place

    Panasonic Industry
    Jan. 10, 2025
    The NPM-GH Pick-and-Place robotic surface-mount technology is the latest addition to the company’s autonomous factory lineup in its G Series of smart factory solutions. ...
    Cincoze Embedded Computer
    Products

    Embedded Computer

    Cincoze Co., Ltd.
    Jan. 9, 2025
    The DA-1200 embedded computer measures just 150 x 105 x 52.3 mm. It has an integrated top cover and anti-vibration kit, is cableless and jumperless. The DA-1200 has an Intel N97...