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Flexibility Unleashed: CPX-AP-I and CPX-AP-A for Machine Builders

December 1, 2023 The adaptable valve terminal provides maximum flexibility for every machine architecture. Explore the world of flexible system topologies with the CPX-AP-I and CPX-AP-A remote I/O/P systems. Discover the benefits of centralized, decentralized, and hybrid system architectures as Festo showcases how these innovative products empower your designs and enhance your control systems. Watch…

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Automation Solutions for Semiconductor Manufacturing

November 30, 2023 The requirements in semiconductor manufacturing are becoming ever more complex, as node sizes are getting smaller and the demands for performance increase. The innovative and broad portfolio from Festo is geared to helping semiconductor manufacturers overcome these challenges. State-of-the-art piezo technology from Festo is best in class for precisely regulating the pressure…

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Siemens Xcelerator: Siemens and AWS Simplify IT/OT Convergence with An Integrated Edge-To-Cloud Experience

November 30, 2023 AWS IoT SiteWise Edge is now available on the Siemens Industrial Edge Marketplace. From there, customers can deploy it on Siemens Industrial Edge for centralized app and device management and combine it with a variety of other apps and edge devices, from Siemens and other vendors, to configure an IoT solution for their…

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Fischer Core First Mate Last Break Connectors Ensure Electrical Safety and Mechanical Reliability for Medical Devices

November 29, 2023 The Fischer Core FMLB connectors and associated cable assemblies are extremely robust and durable, not only mechanically but also in terms of design Fischer Connectors has released new First Mate Last Break connectors in its low-voltage multipole Fischer Core Series, to offer outstanding levels of electrical safety, mechanical reliability and ease of…

Universal Robots Continues Its Innovation Journey by Launching New 30 Kg Collaborative Robot
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Universal Robots Continues Its Innovation Journey by Launching New 30 Kg Collaborative Robot

November 29, 2023 Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), has announced that it will expand its leading product portfolio with a new 30 kg payload cobot. UR30 is the second in Universal Robot’s new series of innovative, next generation cobots and is built on the same architecture as the award-winning UR20. Despite…

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AMC Introduces the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro® Servo Drive with IMPACT™ Architecture

Advanced motion control and power all in one compact package November 27, 2023 Advanced Motion Controls (AMC), a US leading provider of servo amplifiers, is proud to announce the release of the FE060-25-IPM FlexPro® series servo drive. This state-of-the-art drive is designed to provide advanced control and power in one compact package, making it the…

ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations
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ABB Launches IRB 930 SCARA Robot to Transform Pick-And-Place and Assembly Operations

November 23, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its industrial SCARA robot portfolio with the addition of the IRB 930. The new robot, compromising three variants capable of handling 12 kg and 22 kg payloads, has been designed to meet the demands of new growth opportunities in traditional and new markets. “Our latest SCARA addition broadens…

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Noark Electric and EPLAN Partner with 4,500 New Components

November 17, 2023 Noark Electric is proud to announce that they have partnered with EPLAN to provide over 4,500 new components to their Data Portal, a step that will improve the level of high-quality electrical components available to North American businesses. What Does Noark Electric Provide? Noark Electric is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of low-voltage…

Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule
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Universal Robots Responds to Demand and Doubles UR20 Cobot Production Ahead of Schedule

November 17, 2023 Universal Robots, a global leader in collaborative robotics, has announced that high demand for its new UR20 cobot has led the company to accelerate production timelines. The UR20 has quickly become the go-to choice for manufacturers seeking a long reach, heavy-payload cobot, prompting Universal Robots to double production capacity to meet customer…

Spot at Nestlé Purina – Boston Dynamics
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Spot at Nestlé Purina – Boston Dynamics

November 16, 2023 Discover why Spot was the right fit for Nestlé Purina Nestlé Purina deployed Spot to automate thermal and acoustic inspections in their packaging lines. Autonomous inspections allow them to give time back to the maintenance technicians, better predict and plan repairs, and ensure reliable operations. Discover why Spot was the right fit…

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Pilz’s New Safety Solutions for Mobile Robot Applications

Dynamic zone switching for higher flexibility November 16, 2023 For freely navigating mobile platforms, Pilz offers a comprehensive safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4, consisting of the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2 with new functions for synchronisation monitoring, safety laser scanners PSENscan for productive area monitoring and various signal devices. The SecurityBridge firewall and PITmode for operating mode selection, consisting of PITreader with software block…

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Omron Launches V460 Handheld Barcode Reader with Intelligent Lighting for Reading of Difficult Part Marks and Labels

November 16, 2023 The V460 sets a new standard for usability The new Omron V460 handheld barcode reader provides an intelligent out-of-box reading experience to decode direct part marks and labels of a variety of sizes and distances, while seamlessly communicating to the most common PLC platforms. Leading automation solution provider, Omron Automation, launches its…

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IO-Link Safety: Communicate Safely at Field Level – In One System

November 16, 2023 With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety With IO-Link Safety, the non-proprietary, standardised communication system IO-Link is now also available for functional safety. Safe, standardised point-to-point communication enables safety sensors and actuators to be integrated into any existing fieldbus system. IO-Link Safety is standardised worldwide in IEC 61139-2 and offers maximum…

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Festo Introduces Its Most Compact Parallel, Angled, and Radial Grippers

November 15, 2023 From recently completed production lines, Festo introduces a new generation of competitively priced compact grippers that offer a host of advantages for precision electronics and small part assembly. The DHPC parallel gripper offers ≤ 0.01 mm repetition accuracy, while its variants – the DHWC angle and DHRC radial gripper – offer ≤…

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Noark Offers a Complete Range of Molded Case Switches in 6 Frame Sizes

November 14, 2023 Molded Case Switches as the name suggest are electro-mechanical device used in switching on or off an electrical circuit. These devices, unlike the Molded Case Circuit Breakers don’t offer protection against overcurrent faults or branch circuit protection. These devices are also important because they allow for the safe isolation of main circuits Noark…

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POSITAL Announces SSI Interfaces for its New Generation of Absolute Encoders

November 9, 2023 POSITAL’s new generation of IXARC magnetic absolute rotary encoders is now available with SSI communications interfaces. SSI (for Synchronous Serial Interface) is a widely used communications protocol for many types of sensors, including absolute encoders. SSI is a serial communications system that connects sensors directly to digital PLC’s or microcontrollers through point-to-point…