Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Siemens and Machine Builders Agree on Data Alliance

  • September 23, 2025
  • News

The alliance enables a data exchange for AI applications in manufacturing.

Yokogawa Signs Agreements With Toyota for the R&D of the Control Platform for a Manned Pressurized Rover

  • September 22, 2025
  • News

The R&D activities will include prototype measurement and control equipment for a manned pressurized rover.

KUKA Robotics Showcases Advanced Automation at Advanced Design & Manufacturing Expo 2025

  • September 22, 2025
  • News

The company will display its innovative automation through live demonstrations with Canadian-based KUKA System Partners DGT Solutions and OptiMach.

ABB and LandingAI Unleash the Power of Generative AI for Robotic Vision

  • September 22, 2025
  • News

The strategic investment secures ABB’s use of LandingAI’s vision AI capabilities, such as LandingLens, for robot AI vision applications.

Maxon Strengthens Motion Control Capabilities Through Strategic Stake in Synapticon

  • by Clara Sipes
  • September 18, 2025
  • Feature

The investment signals a strategic alignment for Maxon; one that underscores its growing focus on robotics and industrial automation.

NORD Powers Bulk Material Handling with Reliable, Robust Drive Solutions

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

NORD modular drive systems are individually configured to specific application requirements, accommodating a wide range of plant arrangements.

Captec Invests in Advanced Surface Treatment Infrastructure to Meet Highest BR 3939 Warpaint Standards

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

Captec is proud to announce a major investment in its specialist surface treatment infrastructure.

A3 Launches 'Automated With Brian Heater' Podcast to Explore the Future of Robotics, AI and Automation

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

The weekly series features in-depth conversations with the innovators and leaders shaping tomorrow’s technology.

CoaXPress Interface Accelerates Video Streaming in Deep-Tissue Microscopy

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

BitFlow's CXP frame grabber transfers image data at 500 frames per second– five times the standard speed/

Sonair Raises $6M to Accelerate Rollout of World’s First Safe 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Robots

  • September 17, 2025
  • News

The sensor uses sound waves in air to give robots a precise, real-time 3D view of their surroundings, helping them operate safely in shared spaces.

Automation and Digitalization to Form the Core of HANNOVER MESSE 2026

  • September 29, 2025
  • News

HANNOVER MESSE will kick off in April 2026 with a new thematic structure.

My ISA Story: Creating a Better World Through Automation

  • by Edwin Guevara Aleman
  • September 26, 2025
  • Opinion

I will be contributing to the vision of our amazing organization: Create a better world through automation.

End-of-Line and Warehouse Packaging Automation Market Projected to Grow by $2.4 Billion in Five Years

  • September 26, 2025
  • News

The global end-of-line (EoL) & warehouse packaging automation market is currently experiencing a growth phase.

What to Look for in Your Motion Control Feedback Device

  • by Jiri Duron
  • September 26, 2025
  • Feature

What do you actually need your feedback device to do, and what’s now possible?

Rockwell Automation Appoints Ahmad Haydar as Country Manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • September 25, 2025
  • News

Haydar will lead the company’s efforts to help industrial organizations across the Kingdom realize the full potential of Saudi Vision 2030.

Redfish-Embedded PLCs Revolutionize Data Center Cooling

  • September 25, 2025
  • News

Redfish-embedded PLCs can revolutionize data center control, bringing benefits such as interoperability, flexibility and competitive advantage.

ABB Opens Hydroelectric Power Generator Line at Its Ring Motor Factory in Spain

  • September 25, 2025
  • News

ABB's team in Bilbao, Spain will lead refurbishment works for the hydropower industry using proven design and manufacturing expertise and processes.

The Future of Process Automation: Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI

  • by Agim Emruli
  • September 25, 2025
  • Feature

True transformation lies in AI-driven enterprise process automation.

Global Robot Demand in Factories Doubles Over 10 Years

  • September 25, 2025
  • News

Globally, robot installations are expected to grow by 6% to 575,000 units in 2025.

Libiao Robotics Opens U.S. Office in New Jersey

  • September 24, 2025
  • News

Libiao Robotics, a pioneer in automated warehouse storage systems, has celebrated a significant landmark in its history.