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AutomationCON 2025 highlights collaboration and learning
From April 29 to May 1, AutomationCON 2025 brought together 250 attendees, including customers, partners, and B&R engineers, for a program focused on automation and innovation. General session speakers included B&R’s CTO Florian Schneeberger, CSO Susana Gonzalez, VP software Sridharan Rangarajan, and global product manager Motion & Drives Wilfried Guerry. AutomationCON provided a platform for…
Sager Electronics receives platinum distributor designation from OTTO
Sager Electronics, a North American distributor of interconnect, power, and electromechanical products and custom solutions, has been recognized by OTTO Controls as a Platinum Distributor for 2024. This marks the ninth consecutive year Sager has received recognition from OTTO Controls, including six years at the Platinum level. OTTO Controls is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer…
Allient names Greg Kraus director of strategic operations
Allient Inc. has appointed Greg Kraus as director of strategic operations for its Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) business unit. In this role, Greg will oversee project and operational initiatives at Allient sites supporting defense-related solutions and will also serve as general manager of the Watertown, NY facility. Greg Kraus joins Allient Defense Solutions (ADS) with…
Dodge Industrial introduces Sidewinder wrap coupling solution
Dodge Industrial, Inc., a manufacturer of power transmission components, has announced the launch of its new Sidewinder wrap coupling. Sidewinder includes patent-pending CoreStrike technology, designed to balance strength and flexibility in demanding applications. This design helps improve wear resistance and supports a longer service life for the coupling element. Sidewinder is dimensionally compatible with Falk…
Wireless I/O devices added for hard-to-wire applications
AutomationDirect has added the Define Instruments Twin Link series of point-to-point wireless I/O devices. These devices are intended for use in applications where traditional wiring may be difficult or impractical, such as over long distances, around physical obstacles, or with moving equipment. Each pre-paired set establishes a dedicated, bidirectional radio link to transmit analog or…
AutomationDirect offers WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches
AutomationDirect has added WAGO lean managed industrial Ethernet switches that provide a cost-effective managed network solution. These switches integrate principles of lean manufacturing into their design and functionality, offering advantages such as waste reduction, improved efficiency, and more. Their web-based interface and easy-to-use diagnostic tools reduce configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting time, and the diverse communication…
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PICMA Plus piezo actuators offer extended displacement range
PI has introduced the new PICMA Plus actuators, expanding the capabilities of its PICMA piezo stack actuator series. While the standard PICMA actuators offer long service life, high stiffness, fast response times, and precise resolution, the PICMA Plus line provides increased displacement for applications that require extended motion range. Extended displacement without sacrifice Previously, PI’s […]
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Sustainability, Innovation and Safety, Central to Our Approach
A better future is a key focus for all manufacturers in the aviation industry, and every manufacturer is working toward that solution in their own way. Austin Major, Group Vice President of Business Development and Global Support at Parker Aerospace, highlights what this approach means in a conversation. Q: Recently, Parker joined the consortium to…
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PI unveils motion solutions at LASER World of PHOTONICS
At the 2025 LASER World of PHOTONICS in Munich, Germany, PI will present its latest precision motion solutions designed for industrial applications. Featured products include the F-141 PINovAlign, a cost-optimized, AI-supported 6-axis photonics alignment system; the H-815 industrial hexapod; and the B-421 BIX miniaturized nanopositioning stages. These systems are intended for continuous use in semiconductor, […]
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The New High Speed Precision Conveyor
In today’s fast-paced automated manufacturing environments, the demand for efficient, high speed, high precision, reliable, and flexible transport systems is at an all-time high. The newest innovation from Motion Index Drives precision link conveyors is the Taktoflex, a revolutionary flexible high-speed precision conveyor designed to meet the diverse needs of modern industries. With its modular…
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June 2025 Issue: AI and Industry 5.0 — Manufacturers go all in
It starts at the kitchen table Partnerships have been a recurring theme at the industry events I’ve attended thus far this year. Many organizations understand the need for manufacturers, academia, and government to work collaboratively to understand where we’re at, where we need to go, and how to get there. Technology is catching up to…
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Predicting future changes in water quality
As the impact of climate change and land use continue to harm aquatic environments, it is becoming increasingly important to measure and monitor changes in water quality. When Dublin City University (DCU) Water Institute was developing its new mobile lab technology to help predict future changes in water quality, it turned to precision drive and…
