Turck, global industry experts in automation technology for factory, process, and logistics automation, have announced the recent enhancement of its QR20 inclinometer portfolio to include several new models featuring conventional analog outputs. These sensors, already recognized for their high performance in both dynamic and static applications, now offer even
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Schneider Electric has announced the global market introduction of its Lexium SCARA (Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm), an ultra-compact, high-speed industrial robot, the latest addition to its industrial automation portfolio. The Lexium SCARA is designed for deployment across various industries, including battery manufacturing, electronics, warehousing, and consumer packaging. Its quick and precise movements make it […]
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Aerotech Inc. has announced the release of version 2.8 of its industry-best-selling Automation1 motion control platform. Automation1 2.8 is designed to provide expanded functionality, enhanced device compatibility, and more efficient development processes for motion control applications, as well as additional tools for human-machine interface (HMI) development and improvements specifically geared toward the further support of […]
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Beckhoff Automation (Beckhoff USA) has announced the recent establishment of a new regional office in Greater Atlanta, marking a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the Southeast U.S. The 5,000-square-foot facility, located in Alpharetta, Georgia, will serve as a hub for sales, support, training, and customer engagement. This strategic move underscores Beckhoff’s commitment to […]
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Baumer, experts in sensor technology, encoders, measuring instruments, and components for automated image processing, has announced the most recent upgrade of its Baumer Sensor Suite (BSS) software to include support for the CANopen interface. The PC-based Baumer Sensor Suite has over 6,000 end-users in industrial applications. It facilitates the easy evaluation, selection, and parameterization of […]
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On May 31, 2024, Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announced the release of CENTUM™ VP R6.11.10. This latest upgrade aims to strengthen support for industrial networks, thereby contributing to improved plant reliability and operational efficiencies. It also offers a number of key enhancements designed to bolster network support and enhance overall system performance, including: PROFINET […]
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The Pittsburgh, PA-based Aerotech Inc., experts in precision motion control and automation, has announced the release of Automation1 2.7, the latest version of its industry-best-selling motion control platform. This new iteration introduces substantial software upgrades and expanded support for drives and laser scan heads, offering critical enhancements and new features. New Automation1 motion control platform, […]
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Emerson has introduced its AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic proportional pressure control valves. Offering a control deviation of under 0.5%, these valves are designed to provide the precision, electronic proportional pressure control, and flexibility required for supporting complex pneumatic control engineering applications. The series encompasses four valve sizes, spanning 1mm to 20mm, accommodating flow rates from […]
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L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has introduced a new range of open-source Arduino PLCs and power supplies. Arduino PLCs utilize free, open-source Arduino software for programming, unlike traditional PLCs that typically rely on proprietary software that requires licensing. This open-source approach is disrupting the industry, offering […]
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Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501) has recently announced that it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire MA micro automation GmbH from MAX Management GmbH, a subsidiary of MAX Automation SE, for EUR 71.5 million. Subject to regulatory approvals, the acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2024. Following the acquisition, MA […]
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