## 10 Critical Mistakes Automation Technology Buyers Make Before an RFP
We explain why strategy is more effective than software in ensuring automation investments deliver operational value.
Automation technology purchasing mistakes often don't...
## Proactive Upgrades in 2026: A Rare Alignment of Incentives for Manufacturers
2026 is the opportune time for manufacturers to make capital investments. The new OBBBA tax incentive and increasing component availability are among the primary...
## Humanoid Robots and Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Future Collaboration in Industry
Since the end of 2024, humanoid robots and lithium-ion batteries, especially solid-state batteries, have frequently been mentioned together in industrial...
## Don't Just Produce Robots, Build Trust: The Future of Humanoid Robots Depends on Service
The future of humanoid robots depends not only on their technological achievements but also on their continuous operability in the field. A lack of...
## Industrial Organizations Overestimate Remote Access Security: Findings from a New Global Report
The report "The State of Industrial Remote Access 2026" reveals rising vendor risks, visibility gaps, and an accelerating shift towards unified OT...
## Hirebotics Co-founder Matthew Bush Becomes CEO
Hirebotics, a company providing collaborative robot solutions for the metalworking industry, appointed co-founder Matthew Bush as CEO, effective February 20. Bush succeeded Rob Goldiez, who led...
## ABB Introduces Innovative SaaS OPTIMAX Platform for Energy Management
ABB has released its new cloud-based OPTIMAX platform, enabling businesses to optimize their energy usage, reduce emissions, and implement advanced analytics more quickly...
Experience fast setup, extensive connectivity options, and powerful performance with Pro-face HMIs. Designed by Schneider Electric, these products simplify control in modern industrial environments while ensuring seamless integration with their...
## Compact Speed Starter with Integrated Safety Function
Phoenix Contact has added a compact speed starter to its Contactron series, offering variable speed control for motors up to 7.5 kW and functional safety up to SIL 3/PLe level.
The new...
## Aetina Unveils AIP-FR68S Edge AI Workstation at Embedded World 2026
At Embedded World 2026, Aetina introduced its award-winning AIP-FR68S Edge AI Workstation, delivering enterprise-grade autonomous AI performance. It is designed to provide...
## ASRock Industrial's Xeon 600 Edge AI Platform
ASRock Industrial has introduced its new 4U Edge AI platform, optimized for industrial environments with multi-GPU support and high memory capacity.
Edge AI applications such as industrial visual...
In industrial motor drives, the DC bus circuit is a significant source of failures experienced during power-up of VFDs and servo drives. This article explains precharge circuits, inrush current, and the causes of power-up problems with a simple...
## Safe Human-Robot Collaboration with Neuromorphic Sensor Platform
Fraunhofer Institutes have developed a new neuromorphic sensor platform called NeurOSmart, which offers energy efficiency and real-time performance in industrial robotic...
## Mitsubishi Electric's Resilience Management Ensures CE Compliance
Mitsubishi Electric is fully integrating the requirements of the European Union's Cyber Resilience Act (Regulation 2024/2847) into its development, operation, and support...
Robotiq has introduced the TSF-85 tactile finger kit, capable of sensing pressure and vibration to enhance gripping performance on robot arms.
Robotiq, the Canadian manufacturer of robotic end-effectors, has launched its tactile finger kit...