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ANCA Celebrates a Half-Century Contribution to Industrial Progress Through Precision Cutting Tools

March 1, 2024 1.1 billion cutting tools and counting have shaped the world around us for 50 years Family, fulfillment, and a fascination with technology are all part of a formula that has seen ANCA lead the demanding niche of CNC tool and cutter grinders for a half-century. In its time, the Australia-based global business…

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The Power of OPC-UA in Industrial Automation

February 27, 2024 In the world of industrial automation, the need for seamless communication between devices and systems in paramount. This is where OPC-UA (Open Platform Communications United Architecture) comes into play. OPC-UA is an open and secure communication protocol that enables interoperability between different devices and software applications. In this blog post, Omron explores…

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Introducing the New VLM-60 Multi-turn Encoder from Netzer Precision

February 26, 2024 Netzer is proud to introduce the new VLM-60 multi-turn, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder, the ideal solution for smooth and continuous production with limited space. The VLM-60 multi-turn encoder from Netzer is an extremely low profile, hollow shaft absolute rotary encoder. Often used in multi-axis machinery, servo motors machine tools or robots, and process…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Provides an Automated Machine Tending Solution that Triples Output for Customer

February 26, 2024 TL Aerotek was looking for an automated solution to keep up with accelerating demand and found success using Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s plug-and-play machine tending solution, LoadMate Plus™. TL Aerotek, a small-job milling shop customer, experienced a large influx of orders. To keep up with demand, they sought a solution that would alleviate…

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Omron Introduces New MD Autonomous Mobile Robot Series for Medium Payload Applications

February 22, 2024 Omron expands existing mobile robot portfolio to accommodate paylods of 650 and 900 kilograms, offering enhanced efficiency and a broader range of applications for part and material transport with new MD Series OMRON Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the MD Series of…

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Omron Launches New Integrated Autonomous Mobile Robot Solutions with Lifter and Roller Modules from ROEQ

February 22, 2024 Omron’s new medium-payload autonomous mobile robots, the MD-650 and the MD-900, are launching as complete solutions with top modules by ROEQ, a leader in mobile robotic equipment Businesses looking to deploy autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in their facility often realize that an AMR without a top module is like a robot arm…

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Omron Automation Honours Flow Waterjet with Innovation Award and Donation to SME Education Foundation

February 22, 2024 Flow, a global later in waterjet cutting technology, receives the inaugural Innovation Award for the groundbreaking web interface with IIoT capabilities. Omron Foundation donates $25,000 to Flow’s chosen charity, the SME Education Foundation, to inspire and support the future of manufacturing and engineering. Omron Automation is thrilled to honor its esteemed customers…

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Endress+Hauser Is Developing Strongly

February 22, 2024 Measurement technology specialist increases sales and creates new jobs in the 2023 financial year Endress+Hauser, a global specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions, increased its consolidated sales by 11 percent to more than 3.7 billion euros in 2023. The Swiss family-owned company created 715 new jobs worldwide. At the end of…

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Emerson’s New Compact, Rugged PC Built to Connect Industrial Floor to Cloud

February 22, 2024 PACSystems IPC 2010, pre-loaded with Movicon software and PACEdge IIoT platform, delivers high-performance computing for industrial edge data visualization applications Emerson today announced the new PACSystems™ IPC 2010 Compact Industrial PC (IPC), a rugged industrial computer designed to handle a wide range of machine and discrete part manufacturing automation applications. The new solution is…

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Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches R86TB High-Performance Teach Pendant for Improved Operability

February 22, 2024 The R86TB Teach Pendant can handle a series of processes from setup to maintenance, relieving the need for an on-site computer to reduce time and costs. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s new teach pendant, R86T6, evolved from the conventional, high-performance teach pendant to deliver customizable and intuitive functions to OEMs and end users…

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Ontario Strengthening International Partnerships With New Business Mission to India

February 22, 2024 Leading Indian tech and life sciences companies announce new investments and expansions to province The Ontario government has concluded a successful business mission to India to build on the longstanding economic partnership between both jurisdictions. The mission, led by Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, focused on…

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MQTT Protocol Sets New Standard for Connectivity and Security in Secure Integration Server from Softing Industrial

February 22, 2024 The Secure Integration Server (SIS) from Softing Industrial offers a structured solution for complex server architectures. It combines various OPC UA servers at the automation level with their associated address spaces. This enables a standardized mapping of these address spaces in accordance with the OPC UA Companion Specification. The data provided in…

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Moxa: 35 Years of Enabling Industrial Connectivity

February 20,2 2024 With 35 years of industry experience in enabling connectivity for industrial transformation, Moxa has been a leading proponent in the automation of industries. They have collaborated with many industry leaders in industrial automation projects around the world. They are working together to define and drive advanced technologies that transform industries and change…

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Siemens and UL Solutions Redefine Future of Certification Process with Groundbreaking Digital-Twin Technology

February 20, 2024 For the first time ever, an industrial product has been certified for the United States after parts of the required tests were conducted through digital simulation. That simulation was verified and validated with physical testing. This remarkable achievement is a global first in a national safety-certification process. To make this advance possible,…

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New NWC Series Swing-Out Industrial Wall Mount Rack Cabinet

NWC Series is UL2416 Type 12 rated for up to 350 lbs (158 kg) February 20, 2024 The new NWC Series Industrial IT Rack Cabinet from Hammond Manufacturing – now rated UL2416 Type 12, offers protection from dust, dirt, and non-corrosive liquids. The NWC has dual access to equipment via the double hinge design and…

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Anybus Achieves Maturity Level 3 Certification in IEC 62443-4-1 Industrial Cybersecurity Standard

February 15, 2024 HMS Networks, a global leader in industrial network communication solutions, announces that its Anybus brand has successfully attained Maturity Level 3 (ML3) certification in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 62443-4-1: Secure product development lifecycle requirements, an industrial cybersecurity standard. Independently audited by TÜV Rheinland, a globally recognized testing service provider, this achievement…