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Omron Introduces F440 Smart Camera: Offering Flexibility and Machine Design with Compact and Powerful Machine Vision

July 24, 2023 With its compact form factor, the F440 is ideal for OEMs and manufacturers seeking a state-of-the-art smart camera that combines power and quality in a small package. Industry-leading automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas announces the launch of the F440 Smart Camera, an innovative solution designed to add flexibility to machine vision applications. It…

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ABB Expands Large Robot Family with Four Energy Saving Models, 22 Variants

July 21, 2023 ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with four new models and 22 variants offering more choice increased coverage and greater performance. The next generation models include the IRB 6710, IRB 6720, IRB 6730 and IRB 6740, suitable for payloads ranging from 150kg to 310kg, with a reach from 2.5m to…

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Universal Robots Introduces PolyScope X, a New Software Platform

July 20, 2023 At the automatica 2023 show in Munich, Universal Robots, the Danish manufacturer of collaborative robots (cobots), presented a new brand-new, innovative software platform specifically developed for machine tending tasks. The name is PolyScope X and through a new, customizable user interface, it will add new levels of flexibility to high mix, low volume machine tending automation….

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Weidmüller’ Stripax Plus

July 20, 2023 In this detailed video, Weidmüller present the versatile Weidmüller Stripax Plus stripping tool, your ultimate all-in-one solution for cutting, stripping, and crimping wires. The Weidmüller Stripax Plus is a powerhouse tool designed to streamline your electrical projects. With its exceptional functionality and precision, it’s a must-have for professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike….

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RS Expands Its Selection of Smart Manufacturing Solutions With Five New Suppliers

July 20, 2023 Smart manufacturing solutions from the newly added and internationally recognized industrial brands support RS customers by empowering robust data transmission, reliable connectivity, electrical safety, future-proof production, and intuitive operator communication. RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc, a global provider of industrial product and service solutions, has expanded its selection of…

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SureFrame Black Anodized T-slotted Rails from AutomationDirect

July 19, 2023 AutomationDirect has added the 10 (1 inch), 15 (1.5 inches), and 40 (40mm) series of SureFrame rails, in standard and light weights. These new rails are offered with a UV-resistant black anodized finish, which provides a new aesthetic option in addition to the standard clear anodized finish that is available for all…

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ATRO in a Multi-Arm Robot Format

ATRO modular industrial robot system with additional link modules July 19, 2023 Modularity and flexibility also facilitate multi-arm robots The modular industrial robot system ATRO (Automation Technology for Robotics) from Beckhoff was first presented to the public in 2022. Fast-forward to today, and more link modules are now being added to increase the flexibility of…

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The Smallest Safety Controller PNOZmulti 2 – Standalone Base Unit PNOZ m C0

July 19, 2023 Manage furnaces safely with the small controllers PNOZmulti 2 With the base unit PNOZ m B1 Burner from the safe small controller PNOZmulti 2, you can manage safe monitoring and safe control of furnaces simultaneously with one solution. That’s because PNOZmulti 2 controls and monitors both the burner itself and the entire furnace. You…

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ABB and Microsoft Collaborate to Bring Generative AI to Industrial Applications

July 10, 2023 Expanding on their long-standing partnership, ABB will collaborate with Microsoft on the integration of Azure OpenAI Service into the ABB Ability™ Genix Industrial Analytics and AI suite. The companies will work together on the implementation of generative AI technology to help industrial customers unlock insights hidden in operational data. Improved data collection…

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Closing the Loop on Electromobility Sustainably

Automated solutions for battery recycling on the rise July 6, 2023 According to estimates, by 2025 some 600,000 tons of used batteries from electric passenger cars need to be recycled. Since batteries are energy storage devices made from valuable raw materials, this inevitably raises the question of sustainability. Festo therefore offers modular automation concepts in…

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Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution

Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution July 3, 2023 Comau introduces “MI.RA/PICKER”, an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based random bin picking. Adaptable to any brand of commercial robot, customized bin or customized gripper, the fully automated picking solution uses two high-resolution laser sensors and a central camera to autonomously…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches New FR-E800 Series Inverter for Facilities with Only a 120 Volt Source Available

The FR-E810W inverter complements the existing FR-E800 series inverter family by operating from a 120V source – a common voltage source available throughout North America July 3, 2023 Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy…

Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator in Canada
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Siemens Launches Siemens Xcelerator in Canada

Xcelerator, an open, scalable business platform to accelerate digital transformation in industry and infrastructure July 3, 2023 Siemens Canada partners with Dexterra Group to harness power of digital technologies To unlock the value of digitalization at speed and scale for its Canadian customers, Siemens has launched its global open digital business platform, Siemens Xcelerator, in…

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Schneider Electric Launches EcoStruxure Automation Expert V23.0: The Cutting-Edge Evolution of Industrial Automation

June 29, 2023 Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 (EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert) for the Canadian market. EcoStruxureTM Automation Expert V23.0 is the latest version of the world’s first software-centric industrial automation system, Schneider claims. The solution represents a new approach to designing, building,…