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Universal Robots Launches UR Studio – A New Online Simulation Tool Making it Simpler than Ever to Customize the Optimal Robot Cell

June 24, 2025 UR Studio – showcased at the UR booth at Automatica Universal Robots (UR), one of the world’s leading collaborative robot (cobot) companies and a part of Teradyne Robotics, presented UR Studio, a powerful online simulation tool built on PolyScope X, UR’s most advanced, open and AI-ready software platform on June 24. UR Studio – showcased at the UR…

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F3SG-SR Series Light Curtain from Omron

June 23, 2025 Safety light curtain with improved alignment capabilities, advanced diagnostics, and reduced installation Struggles with light curtain installation, maintenance and troubleshooting result in unplanned downtime, increased costs and frustrated maintenance teams. The F3SG-SR series light curtain simplifies installation and reduces startup costs with quick alignment via 3-color Area Beam Indicators, no troublesome dead…

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Software PNOZmulti Configurator – What’s New in Version 11.5

June 23, 2025 All PNOZmulti 2 base units Safe and Secure – From Version 11.5 of the software tool PNOZmulti Configurator! Security functions such as user administration and access management have been installed on the PNOZmulti 2 base units to protect devices from unauthorized access. Another innovation: with just a few clicks, it is a…

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Reshape Automation Introduces First Release of ReshapeX, the AI‑powered Sales Operations Platform Designed for Industrial Automation Professionals

June 19, 2025 Early adopters among distributors and system integrators slash quote cycles and boost win rates with unified 3D configurators, AI agents, Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ), and digital marketplace tools. Reshape Automation Inc. has announced the public release of ReshapeX, the first end-to-end sales-acceleration platform designed specifically for automation OEMs, system integrators and distributors. Built…

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Schneider Electric Launches New Data Centre Solutions to Meet Challenges of High-Density AI and Accelerated Compute Applications

June 19, 2025 Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced new data centre solutions specifically engineered to meet the intensive demands of next-generation AI cluster architectures. Evolving its EcoStruxure™ Data Centre Solutions portfolio, Schneider Electric introduced a Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod Data Centre solution that consolidates infrastructure for liquid…

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Festo Didactic and Dobot Robots Showcase the Next Generation of Mechatronics and Robotics Training at 2025 SkillsUSA Championships

June 18, 2025 Festo has provided state-of-the-art learning systems for SkillsUSA and WorldSkills mechatronics competitions around the world since 1991. Festo Didactic is gearing up again for the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC) in Atlanta, Georgia from June 23 – 27. In addition to sponsoring the mechatronics competition, Festo will join forces…

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A Basic Guide to the Types of Communication Interfaces Used in Mechatronic Automation

June 17, 2025 Mechatronic components, such as feedback devices, motors, and drives, often use various communication interfaces to interact with control systems and other devices. These communication interfaces have evolved over time to meet specific needs and standards in the industry. Electromate explores some of the common communication interfaces and provides a simplified overview of…

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OTI Lumionics Transforms OLED Testing with Next-Generation Lab Automation

June 11, 2025 Automated material testing system triples throughput and achieves highly precise control for nanometer-scale deposition with Beckhoff technology In the race to develop next-generation display technologies, one of the biggest challenges is creating and validating new materials that can meet increasingly demanding specifications. OTI Lumionics, an advanced materials innovation company located in Mississauga,…

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ABET Recognizes Siemens Microcredential Program to Transform Future Workforce

June 11, 2025 ABET Recognizes Siemens Microcredential Program to Transform Future Workforce Siemens Digital Industries Software recently announced that its ‘Design for the Circular Economy (Sustainable Operations pathway)’ microcredential has been recognized by ABET, an ISO 9001 certified quality assurance agency responsible for the accreditation of STEM academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of…

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Making AI Ready for Industry with an Industrial Foundation Model

June 10, 2025 Siemens is making AI ready for industry with an Industrial Foundation Model. AI is transforming everyday life — but its understanding remains largely limited to text, images, and audio. It still falls short when it comes to the modalities that matter most in industry: complex 2D diagrams, 3D models, and time-series data….

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Reinventing the Edge: Siemens, Cadolto and Legrand Introduce New Modular Data Centre

June 10, 2025 Reinventing the Edge Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Cadolto Datacenter GmbH (Munich, Germany), and Legrand Data Center Solutions (Baiersdorf, Germany) are jointly unveiling a next-generation modular edge data centre – a turnkey solution engineered for speed, scalability, and sustainability. The innovative system debuted at Data Center World Frankfurt, taking place on June 4–5, 2025….

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New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology

June 10, 2025 New Festo E-Book Highlights the Latest Developments and Future Trends in Robotic Gripping Technology To help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end users understand the latest developments in robotic gripping technology and to dispel gripper misconceptions, Festo application experts prepared a new e-book, All About Robotic Grippers. The e-book explains to readers the current state…

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Tariff-Free Automation Products in Canada from Electromate

June 6, 2025 Electromate understands how recent tariff policies have impacted the cost and availability of automation products and components across North America. That is why the have made it easier for Canadian manufacturers, OEMs, and system integrators to source tariff-free mechatronic and robotic automation products and components. Electromate is a Canadian-owned and operated company…

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Ninety-Five Percent of Manufacturers Are Investing in AI to Navigate Uncertainty and Accelerate Smart Manufacturing

June 5, 2025 10th annual global report reveals how the convergence of people and technology is transforming operations and strengthening industrial resilience among manufacturers Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced on the third of June the results of the 10th annual “State of Smart…

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Electric Automation Test Bench from Festo

June 5, 2025 Electric Automation Test Bench from Festo Get Hands-On with Key Electric Automation Technologies from Festo! The Electric Automation Test Bench is a portable and convenient solution for learning, demonstrating, testing, validating, and integrating electric automation components from Festo. Designed for system integrators and industrial users, it provides a versatile platform to train…

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Omron Launches VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader

June 4, 2025 New Fixed Mount Reader Decodes Barcodes with Maximum Ease of Use Omron Automation Americas introduces the VHV5 Ultra-High Performance Barcode Reader. This advanced fixed mount reader is designed to read barcodes with ease, making it ideal for challenging direct part marks and high speed packaging lines. The VHV5 features Automated Intelligent Setup,…