Keyence Unveils SV3 EtherCAT Servo System With Battery-Free Absolute Positioning
Keyence has expanded its industrial motion portfolio with the SV3 EtherCAT Servo System, introducing battery-free absolute positioning, a 26-bit high-resolution encoder, and 3.1 kHz servo response to improve machine precision, increase production throughput, and reduce maintenance...
ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Smart Sensors, Low-Flow Measurement, AI-Driven Robotics, and Web-Based DCS Enhancements
ABB has introduced a series of new industrial automation technologies designed to improve process measurement, low-flow monitoring, collaborative robotics, and distributed control systems (DCS). The latest announcements include the expanded NINVA non-invasive temperature sensor family, the ProcessMaster...
Maxon Showcases Modular Motion Systems to Accelerate Packaging Automation
Maxon showcased its latest modular drive systems, combining brushless motors, gearboxes, motion controllers, and configurable accessories to help OEMs accelerate machine development for food processing, beverage production, and material handling applications. Demonstrated at PACK EXPO 2025, the company's flexible...
Automate 2026: Industry Leaders Convene in Chicago to Shape the Future of Robotics
As the global manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, Automate 2026 is set to bring thousands of industry professionals to Chicago’s McCormick Place for what promises to be a defining event...
Engineering Fail-Safe Motor Control: A Practical Design Framework
Designing robust fail-safe solutions for motor control systems requires shifting the engineering focus from default catalog configurations to a hazard-based analysis of the "safe state."
Bihl+Wiedemann Expands ASi Network Capacity with New 8 A Safety Gateways
Bihl+Wiedemann has introduced a new generation of ASi-5/ASi-3 safety gateways engineered to address the rising power demands of modern, large-scale industrial automation systems.