## Flexxbotics Updates FANUC Industrial Robot Connector Driver in Open-Source GitHub Project
Flexxbotics has updated its FANUC industrial robot connector driver, which extends the robot-machine interface in automated manufacturing environments...
## Innovations in Industrial Automation and Robotics: January 2026
The new year has begun with numerous product and technology developments in areas such as power distribution, safety, industrial computing, and vision systems.
### Sanyo Denki...
Isembard has expanded its manufacturing capacity with a new facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to meet the increasing demand in the defense and aerospace sectors.
This new facility aims to accelerate delivery times by increasing...
## Workforce Training Innovation in Metalworking and Manufacturing from Purdue University and the METAL Program
Purdue University's engineering programs are expanding industry-focused training opportunities in metalworking and manufacturing...
## Kollmorgen Expands Hazardous Environment Portfolio with AKME Servo Motors
Kollmorgen has introduced its ATEX and IECEx certified AKME series servo motors for use in hazardous environments containing explosive gases and dust. This new series...
## The Revolution of Contactless Connectors in Industrial Power and Data Transmission
In industrial automation systems, power and data transmission are mostly carried out via conventional connectors. However, as these connectors are frequently...
In 2025, robot orders in North America increased by 6.6%, and automation investments accelerated across general industries.
In 2025, demand for automation across various sectors in North America grew, with robot orders reaching 36,766 units...
## ABB Advances Low-Carbon and Energy-Resilient Manufacturing with Mission to Zero Program in Germany
ABB is advancing its Mission to Zero program at its Sasbach manufacturing facility in Germany, achieving significant carbon emission reductions...
## Comparison of MQTT and OPC UA Protocols from an OEM Perspective
Although MQTT and OPC UA protocols offer different approaches, their fundamental purpose is the same: to transfer data from one device to another. The choice of method depends on...
## Building a Safety-First Culture with Automated Robotic Solutions
To prioritize safety in manufacturing, this article evaluates the risks of manual processes, methods for creating a safety-oriented culture, and the importance of AGV/AMR...
## Tosi's New Platform for Secure OT Connectivity, Visibility, and Control
Tosi has announced the next-generation Tosi Platform, which provides secure connectivity, visibility, and control in the field of industrial operational technology (OT)...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure introduced Siprotec V, its virtualized protection and control device developed for digital substations. This innovative software-based solution allows projects to be completed up to six months faster, while enabling...
## Seven New EtherCAT Analog Terminals from Beckhoff
Beckhoff Automation has launched seven new EtherCAT analog terminals, offering 16-bit resolution and a channel count that varies by model, with options for two, four, or eight channels.
The...
## The Role of EDM Automation in Closing Europe's Aerospace Manufacturing Gap
As Europe's aerospace sector grows, bottlenecks in manufacturing capacity risk slowing deliveries and increasing costs. Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) automation...
## ABB Automation Extended Program: Supporting Seamless Industrial Innovation
ABB has introduced the Automation Extended program, enabling continuous modernization. This program allows industries to update their existing distributed control...