Articles & News on Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

Celebrating 60 Years of igus: The Recycled Bicycle Tour

  • October 24, 2024
  • News

To mark the company's 60th anniversary, the igus:bike will spend 12 months travelling through 16 countries to raise awareness of the "circular economy of plastics."

SDI Element Logic Rebrands as Element Logic

  • October 23, 2024
  • News

This evolution represents a significant step forward in the company's mission to become a global leader in warehousing automation.

Amid Sharp Contraction for Machinery Manufacturing, Packaging Sector to Grow 0.5% in 2024

  • by Jack Loughney
  • October 23, 2024
  • Feature

While the global machinery sector is facing significant challenges in 2024, the packaging machinery segment is proving to be a resilient outlier and looks set to continue its growth trajectory.

Robotics Plus to Showcase Prospr: Multi-use Autonomous Vehicle for Orchards and Vineyards at FIRA 2024

  • October 23, 2024
  • News

Prospr was launched last year at FIRA, an event dedicated to autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.

Flexxbotics Delivers Robot Compatibility with LMI Technologies 3D Measurement Solutions for Quality Inspection

  • October 22, 2024
  • News

Companies can enable robot-driven manufacturing with Flexxbotics using LMI Technologies to achieve closed-loop quality and six sigma consistency in unattended operations.

Vented Miniature LVDTs Offer Accuracy, Reliability in Measuring Deformation Properties in Hydraulic and Material Testing Applications

  • October 22, 2024
  • News

NewTek offers the M-375 Series in ranges from ± 0.025 inch (± 0.63 mm) to ± 2.0 inch (±50 mm). 

Oxipital AI Showcases Cutting-Edge Visual AI Inspection Solutions at Global Produce and Floral Show

  • October 21, 2024
  • News

Oxipital AI unveiled its advanced Visual AI platform at the Global Produce and Floral Show.

Parker Hannifin Enhances Testing Capabilities for Next Generation Filtration

  • October 21, 2024
  • News

Parker Hannifin is in a unique position to create even more effective filtration systems for the future.

Overcoming Black Plastic Recycling Challenges with MWIR Hyperspectral Imaging Technology

  • October 18, 2024
  • News

Black plastics pose a significant challenge to recycling due to their light-absorbing properties, which render them "invisible" to traditional recycling methods.

ISA Announces 2025 Automation Summit and Expo

  • October 18, 2024
  • News

Join ISA at the 2025 Automation Summit and Expo in Florida for workshops, technical sessions and exclusive training opportunities.