Siemens large motors and drives is now €3bn Innomotics biz
3 July 2023 As of 1 July, Innomotics has become the new brand for the motors and large-drive activities previously operating under the Siemens name. Innomotics, which employs… Read More
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Automotive regains ground on electronics as biggest robot buyer
29 June 2023 The global automotive industry, formerly the world’s biggest buyer of industrial robots, is catching up with the electrical and electronics sector which overtook it to… Read More
New link modules can create twin-armed modular robots
28 June 2023 Beckhoff has enhanced the flexibility of its Atro modular robotic system by introducing new link modules that open up new possible topologies, including multi-arm robots. Read More
Energy-saving robots promise ‘class-leading repeatability’
27 June 2023 ABB Robotics has added four new energy-saving models and 22 variants to its family of large robots, claiming that they will achieve energy savings of… Read More
Edge computer links legacy systems to new ones
16 June 2023 The Dutch industrial computing specialist OnLogic has announced an edge computer designed to link existing equipment with the cloud, modern sensors, and other legacy devices. Read More
SiC module will lead to smaller, more efficient industrial kit
13 June 2023 Mitsubishi Electric has announced a silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor module for industrial applications that it says will result in smaller, more efficient and lighter… Read More
64-axis controller boasts 125μs EtherCat cycle times
13 June 2023 The UK motion specialist Trio Motion Technology has launched an EtherCat-based motion controller for up to 64 axes which achieves EtherCat cycle times down to… Read More
Car-makers use automation to transform businesses
12 June 2023 Almost half (44%) of the world’s car-makers are relying on automation to help transform their businesses over the coming five years. Some 41% are planning… Read More
Whale’s tail inspires ‘revolutionary’ propulsion concept
31 May 2023 ABB has announced a “revolutionary” electric motor-driven marine propulsion system that, it claims, breaks new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. Inspired by the… Read More
‘Highest precision’ controllers can cut defects and wastage
20 April 2023 Omron has launched a new generation of automation controllers that it claims offer the world’s highest precision data collection and large-capacity transfer capabilities, leading to… Read More
