FactoryTalk DataMosaix from Rockwell Automation Offers Ease and Speed to Visualization
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Rockwell Automation Signs Agreement to Acquire Autonomous Robotics Leader Clearpath Robotics

September 11, 2023 Acquisition to accelerate Rockwell’s end-to-end autonomous production logistics solutions, providing safer, more efficient manufacturing environments for customers Rockwell Automation, Inc. one of the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ontario, Canada-based Clearpath Robotics Inc., a leader in autonomous…

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The Perfect Time to Switch to Single Pair Ethernet

September 11, 2023 Single Pair Ethernet has reached market maturity, of that the experts at Weidmüller are certain. This has been made clear by the strong demand at trade fairs over the past year. And the Detmold natives have the matching hardware in their range. Single Pair Ethernet has become an unstoppable force, ultimately also…

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Emerson Acquisition of Afag Accelerates Factory Automation Capabilities

September 8, 2023 Acquisition expands Emerson’s factory automation offering and enhances exposure to key growth opportunities in discrete and hybrid markets Emerson has announced it has acquired Afag Holding AG (“Afag”), an innovative leader in electric linear motion, feeding and handling automation solutions. The electric linear motion segment expands Emerson’s served market by more than…

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ANCA Inc Expands Presence in Canada with New Hire

ANCA Inc welcomes Brady Roarke as its new applications engineer and technical sales expert expanding its presence in Canada September 7, 2023 ANCA Inc, a leading manufacturer of grinders used for the creation of precision cutting tools and components, is excited to announce the addition of Brady Roarke to the America’s based team. Brady will…

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3D-Circuits – Enabling 3D-Placement Of Electronic Components

September 7, 2023 HARTING recognized the need for a solution as many applications require a lot of manual work, which is inefficient and error-prone. A comprehensive analysis of manual work steps in PCB assemblies revealed that a large percentage of them are due to the vertical assembly of one or more electronic components to the…

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Introducing the PE20 Robotiq Palletizing Solution

PE20. The Most Powerful Palletizer in the Robotiq Lineup September 7, 2023 By Maude Desjardins With a payload capacity of 18 kg (40 lb) and stacking heights of up to 2150 mm (84 in), this turnkey solution is designed to help businesses effectively scale future operations and achieve a quick return on their investment. The PE20…

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New IO-Link Master Reduces Hardware Costs, Future-Proofs Pneumatic Valve Systems with IIoT Integration

Customers can reduce costs by including multiple IO-Link masters on one G3 Fieldbus platform September 7, 2023 Emerson has introduced a new Class A, IO-Link master that provides customers with a cost-effective solution for smart and analog sensor connectivity on the AVENTICS™ Series G3 Fieldbus platform. The G3 IO-Link Master is suitable for machine architectures with many…

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Nidec Instruments Launches New Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robot

September 6, 2023 Nidec Instruments Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidec corporation, has announced the release of its latest semiconductor wafer transfer robot. Nidec Instruments’ Latest Semiconductor Wafer Transfer Robot, SR7163 series Despite a temporary slowdown in 2023, the global semiconductor market is expected to expand from 2024 after demand recovers in a wide…

2023 Innovations from Festo at CMTS: CMMT-MP and CPX-AP-A
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New Festo CMMT MP Multi-Protocol Servo Drives Provide OEMs with Productivity, Cost Advantages

September 6, 2023 New Festo CMMT MP Multi-Protocol Servo Drives Festo introduces the CMMT MP multi-protocol servo drive. Every drive in this family is configurable for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, PROFINET and Modbus TCP. With CMMT MP, machine builders supporting multiple communications protocols can reduce their own servo-drive inventories. A unified drive family improves engineering productivity through…

Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion Reach Unrivalled Heights With CPX-AP-A
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Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion Reach Unrivalled Heights With CPX-AP-A

September 6, 2023 Festo Remote I/O Solutions for Electric, Pneumatic Motion With the recent introduction of its distributed I/O solution CPX-AP-A, along with its established CPX-AP-I decentralized I/O, Festo now offers a range of electric and pneumatic automation solutions that is unmatched for performance, flexibility, cost savings, and engineering productivity. AP stands for Automation Platform and this backplane-based remote I/O…

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Free Tool Available for Automatic Calculation of the Safety Distance for the Safety Light Curtain PSENopt

August 30, 2023 Safety distance determined simply and safely The new browser-based software tool “Safety Distance Calculator” from Pilz enables users to calculate safety distances for all common safety light curtains on the market simply and quickly. The free, digital calculation tool uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the…

Phoenix Contact Gigabit Ethernet Switches
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Phoenix Contact Gigabit Ethernet Switches

August 29, 2023 Looking for reliable, high-speed network solutions? You’re in the right place! In this post, Proax Technologies explores Phoenix Contact’s Gigabit Ethernet switches. From the easy-to-use 1000 and 1100 series Unmanaged Switches to the advanced 2000 Series Managed Switches and robust FL MGUARD security routers, they have you covered. Whether it’s fast Ethernet…

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Festo Introduces Powerful, Lightweight, and Inexpensive Pneumatic Service Units – MS-Basic

August 29, 2023 The MS-Basic line features easy ordering, fast shipping, and is ideal for the most common pneumatic applications. MS-Basic air preparation components have the functionality to perform the most important technical tasks necessary for proper compressed air preparation and consist of pressure regulators, filter regulators, electric on/off and soft start valves, as well as manual on/off valves…

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Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Program Reaches Midterm Milestone

August 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has published details of its quarterly sustainability impact performance, alongside its half-year financial results. At the end of this quarter, the company is halfway through its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) program spanning 2021-2025. By measuring and disclosing progress every few months,…

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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Implementing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in Your Facility

August 24, 2023 As technology advances, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) have emerged as valuable tools for improving efficiency and productivity in various industries. From warehouses to manufacturing facilities, these intelligent machines are revolutionizing the way we handle tasks and streamline operations. However, deploying AMRs successfully requires careful planning and consideration. In this blog post, Omron…

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Omron Enhances Information Security with IEC 62443-4-1 Certification

August 24, 2023 Omron Development Team in Japan is now certified by the IEC 62443-4-1 guidelines and requirements for establishing a secure development lifecycle for its Programmable Logic Controller products. An industry-leading automation solutions provider, Omron Automation Americas, takes a significant stride towards bolstering information security for customer factories and production equipment. The company now…