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## New Series from KUKA in 25 and 35 Kilogram Capacity Industrial Robots KUKA has added new robot models with 25 and 35 kilogram payload capacities to its KR CYBERTECH family. These new robots provide a transition to the medium payload class...

## Fraunhofer Establishes Chip AI Research Center for Next-Generation AI Chip Design The Fraunhofer Society is expanding its work in the field of artificial intelligence hardware by launching the Chip AI Research and Innovation Center in...

The news about the heat shield for NASA's Artemis 2 mission really got me thinking. Given that cracks appeared during the first test flight, their decision to merely change the trajectory seems like a truly bold move. How reassuring can it be to...

## You Have a Modbus TCP Device, What's Next? Although the Modbus protocol is one of the oldest automation protocols, it is more complex than digital I/O. So, once you have a Modbus TCP device, how do you use it? I have a complicated...

## US Higher Education and European Advanced Technology Shape the Future of Industry Purdue University, Rittal, and Eplan, world leaders in industrial and electrical engineering solutions and automation, have forged a significant strategic...

## Pepperl+Fuchs's Cubic Ultrasonic Sensor Series with IO-Link The new UB*-F42 series effectively delivers ultrasonic sensing functionality in various intralogistics, manufacturing, and material handling applications with its compact and robust...

## Manufacturers Demand Smarter, More Adaptable Industrial Robots Industrial robots have long proven their worth in the automotive sector for repetitive tasks requiring high precision, such as welding, painting, and assembly. However, shortening...

## How Do We Blend OT Expertise with Custom Software Development? Industrial automation has for decades been built on a simple and successful model, typically involving the implementation of off-the-shelf commercial (COTS) platforms, configuring...

## Tested in the Harshest Conditions: Servotecnica Brings Extreme Testing In-House Servotecnica has brought its testing in-house, accelerating the design and validation processes for custom slip rings capable of withstanding extreme temperatures...

## RAMPF at PTXPO 2026: The Future of Automated Gasketing Technology In industrial production, the era of manual gasket application is giving way to automated, high-speed liquid resin applications. At PTXPO 2026, the RAMPF Group will showcase...

Wow, space missions are always exciting, but critical details like these really highlight the seriousness of the endeavor. The Artemis 2 heat shield issue is quite thought-provoking. The shield melting or cracking in the first test is certainly...

## Virtual Control Systems for Real-World Applications Today, virtual PLCs are not only used for simulation purposes but also to read real-world inputs, control outputs, or initiate motion. We embark on an in-depth journey into the world of...

## Autonomous Factory with Private 5G and Edge AI Qualcomm Technologies and Siemens have demonstrated an autonomous manufacturing system by combining private industrial 5G networks with on-premise artificial intelligence solutions. This new...

## Flexibility for Every Industry: The Ignition Automation Platform Do you need a versatile automation platform that adapts to every field, regardless of the industry, architecture, or distribution scenario? Ignition delivers exactly that. Are...

## Manufacturing and Automation Exchange (MAX) Debuts in Nashville This March The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX), taking place March 24-26 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, brings together manufacturing, automation...