Schneider Electric increases productivity of manufacturing processes with new ultra-compact Lexium Scara high-speed robot

Schneider Electric Intros Ultra-Compact Lexium Scara Robot

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 Releases Automation1 Version 2.8 Motion Control Platform

Aerotech Releases Automation1 Version 2.8 Motion Control Platform

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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New Greater Atlanta Regional Office for Beckhoff USA

New Greater Atlanta Regional Office for Beckhoff USA

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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Photo of Baumer encoder transmitting data to the Baumer Sensor Suite, appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

Baumer Sensor Suite Now Supports CANopen Interface

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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Yokogawa Upgrades CENTUM VP Integrated Production Control System

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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Aerotech Automation1 2.7 Adds New Laser Scan Head Controls, a photo appearing in a PR on Industrial Automation Monthly

Aerotech Releases Automation1 2.7 Software Platform

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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New AVENTICS Series 625 Sentronic Proportional Pressure Control Valves, a photo appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly.

Emerson Intros AVENTICS Series 625 Pressure Control Valves

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 Debuts New Arduino PLCs and Power Supplies, photo appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

L-com Debuts New Arduino PLCs and Power Supplies

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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Photo of the new Festo ELGD electric actuators for linear applications, appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly

Festo Introduces Next-Gen Electric Linear Actuators

Festo introduces the ELGD Series, its next-gen electric actuators for linear applications. These actuators enhance axis performance and compactness while supporting high loads. Featuring exceptional load-bearing capacity and torsional rigidity, they ensure extended service life and reliability across various industrial environments. The series comprises tooth belt (ELGD-TB) and ball screw (ELGD-BS) electrical actuators, both of […]

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