Omron AC Servo System 1S Series: State of the Art Servo Technology Applied to General Purpose
Autonomous mobile robots, or AMRs, can be a game-changing technology for manufacturers in all industries. They self-navigate through dynamic environments and transport payloads between workstations without requiring any permanent facility modifications, so they’re excellent for companies seeking to harness a flexible manufacturing paradigm.
CLICK PLUS PLCs combine the simplicity of the original CLICK PLC with advanced features, including Wi-Fi capability, MQTT communication, data logging, and mobile access. The new CLICK PLUS 2-slot CPU offers an additional built-in option module slot for even more PLC I/O customization. Over 400 option slot I/O module combinations are now possible for a single stand-alone PLC unit. The CLICK PLUS option module slots allow for easily changeable I/O configurations to match the job at hand in lieu of the fixed I/O offered in the original CLICK series PLCs.
May 23, 2023 Harmonic Drive is pleased to announce the release of the FHA-C Mini Actuator with Integrated Servo Drive. The FHA-C Mini Actuator features a highly efficient, integrated servo drive that allows for precise control of position, velocity, and torque. This, coupled with its compact size, makes it ideal for use in a wide…
April 15, 2024 Emerson, a global technology, software and engineering leader, will present the future of automation through its Floor to Cloud™ approach and innovative automation solutions at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany on April 22-26, 2024. Emerson will demonstrate how real-time visibility and control can drive sustainability, enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and empower…
August 11, 2023 As a premier industrial automation leader, Omron is here to guide and support you throughout your EV manufacturing endeavor. Their automation solutions for EV production will enable you to meet the demands of the rapidly changing automotive industry with increased precision and efficiency. More Information Solutions for the automotive industry Related Story…
B&R’s Smart Camera and Smart Sensor are now available with a C mount. This greatly expands the range of possible applications for the vision system. Along with the new cameras, B&R is introducing five C-mount lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths from 12 to 50 mm. The lenses are specially optimized for the image sensors used to achieve maximum resolution and high detail contrast.

Weidmüller’s scalable engineering software, u-control 2000, adapts individually to your requirements. And, the u-control is powerful, compact and fully compatible with Weidmüller’s I/O system u-remote. This article looks at what makes u-control the heart of your automation.
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are one of the main components of any automated system. A typical control system has inputs, outputs, controllers (i.e., PLCs), and some type of human interaction with the system, a human machine interface (HMI), for example.
March 16, 2026 By David Doria, Director of Engineering, Automated Driving, Magna Electronics, March 16, 2026 For years, progress in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) were driven by improving individual sensors. Higher resolution cameras. Longer-range radars. More precise lidars. Each step delivered incremental gains. But optimizing sensors in isolation only goes so far. As ADAS Read More…
March 9, 2026 By Krystie Johnston Vention accelerates democratization of automation with new funding and GRIIPTM, sets sites on Enterprise clients, reaches more industries and geographies Vention is on a journey to democratize automation, and they are picking up speed. Already, in Q1 of 2026, they have made two announcements that will accelerate their trajectory Read More…