Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada Opens New Calgary Office to Strengthen Presence in Western Canada

  • June 20, 2025
  • News

Weidmuller Ltd. Canada is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Calgary, Alberta.

ALVA Industries Announces New Motor Technology Demonstration at Automatica 2025

  • June 20, 2025
  • News

Alva will showcase a live demonstration at Automatica 2025, powered by Elmo.

Tariff Headwinds and Domestic Tailwinds: China’s Manufacturing Outlook for 2025

  • by Samantha Mou
  • June 20, 2025
  • Feature

Overall, China’s manufacturing sector is on a path of gradual recovery, despite the headwinds from tariffs.

The Takeoff of AI Software to Return Growth to the Machine Vision Market in 2025

  • by Jonathan Sparkes
  • June 18, 2025
  • Feature

Interact Analysis expects AI software to grow at a much faster pace than that of traditional software libraries, promoting stronger growth within the machine vision market overall.

SPS Atlanta 2025 Addresses Manufacturing Challenges With Automation-Focused Solutions

  • June 17, 2025
  • News

The U.S. debut of Smart Production Solutions (SPS Atlanta) offers a focused platform to drive automation forward and reinforce American industrial strength.

Europe's Auto Industry Installed 23,000 New Robots in 2024

  • June 17, 2025
  • News

The total number of industrial robots installed in Europe reached 23,000 in 2024, which is the second-best result in five years. 

Muratec USA Announces Strategic West Coast Partnership With Selway Machine Tool Company

  • June 17, 2025
  • News

This new collaboration with Selway strengthens Muratec USA’s established sales and service footprint across key western states.

Emerson to Present Intelligent Automation Solutions at Automatica 2025

  • June 17, 2025
  • News

Booth visitors will learn how companies of any size can apply a Floor to Cloud approach to drive sustainable growth and maximize performance quality.

Rollon Celebrates 50 Years and Future Growth With Opening of New Michigan Facility

  • June 16, 2025
  • News

A new chapter in Rollon's history: the company celebrates half a century of innovation with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art facility in Michigan, USA.

Accumold Harnesses AI to Empower People, Enhance Precision and Strengthen Customer Partnerships

  • June 16, 2025
  • News

At Accumold, AI is a powerful tool to enhance human expertise, not replace it.

Inbolt and FANUC Pioneer Robots That Think and Act on the Fly at Moving Assembly Line Speeds

  • May 6, 2025
  • News

Manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown and glue application moving down the line without cycle time compromises.

Automation Professionals Share What They Love About Their Field

  • by Melissa Landon
  • May 5, 2025
  • Feature

On April 28, the International Society of Automation celebrated the fourth annual Automation Professionals Day and ISA’s 80th anniversary.

Okuma America Corporation Announces Agreement with New Channel Partner in Brazil

  • May 5, 2025
  • News

The leadership team at Okuma America Corporation has added a new partner to distribute Okuma products and services in Brazil.

Machine Vision Products Expands Operations in Malaysia to Assemble MVP 900 Series AOI Systems

  • May 5, 2025
  • News

The company will begin assembling its flagship MVP 900 Series AOI systems at its facility in the region.

ABB to Unleash the Power of OmniCore at Automate 2025

  • May 5, 2025
  • News

ABB Robotics will unveil a powerful lineup of robotic demos at Automate 2025, May 12-15 at Huntington Place in Detroit.

Cosen Saws to Exhibit Solutions at Manufacturing Technologies Series, East Expo 2025

  • May 5, 2025
  • News

Cosen Saws will be presenting some of its top saw models and newest cutting solutions at this year’s show in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Dematic FIRST Scholarship Applications Open

  • May 1, 2025
  • News

Robotics and STEM students are invited to apply by Saturday, May 31.

Metaphase to Showcase Various Advanced LED Illumination Technologies at Automate 2025

  • May 1, 2025
  • News

Metaphase Lighting Technologies, a leader in advanced LED illumination for machine vision and imaging applications, will be at Automate 2025.

Renishaw RCS Products for Industrial Automation, Rugged Encoders Featured at Automate 2025

  • April 30, 2025
  • News

Renishaw’s new RCS product line aims to transform the process of commissioning and servicing industrial automation technologies.

ABB and BurgerBots Unveil Robotic Burger-making to Revolutionize Fast Food Prep

  • April 29, 2025
  • News

A new ABB survey shows that 89% of hospitality managers are open to robotic automation of tasks.