Festo will highlight automation technologies and initiatives focused on deployment and integration challenges at Automate 2026, scheduled for June 22–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. At Booth #831, the company will feature motion control, handling systems, connectivity, engineering tools, and workforce development technologies intended to help manufacturers improve startup visibility, reduce integration effort, and respond […]
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Regal Rexnord to show automation products at Automate
Regal Rexnord Corp. will exhibit robotics and factory automation products at Automate 2026, scheduled for June 22-25 in Chicago. The company will present products from Thomson, Kollmorgen, Portescap, Warner Electric, ModSort, Huco, Micron, Boston Gear, Berg, Stearns, Leeson and Bauer Gear Motor for manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators working on motion control in automated […]
Bosch Rexroth to show automation systems at Automate 2026
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit its factory automation solutions at Booth #2810 at Automate 2026 in Chicago, as manufacturers continue adopting automation technologies across production environments. The company’s portfolio includes automation components, digital engineering tools, interactive exhibits and live system demonstrations. Among the demonstrations are: Conveyance systems Bosch Rexroth will display its TS conveyor systems, which […]
Custom versus standard servodrives
For some applications, stock servodrives are the most suitable. Elsewhere, custom solutions justify the extra investment. Scott Rohlfs | ElectroCraft For most motion-control applications, standard servodrives are the most suitable solution. Off-the-shelf units balance proven performance, immediate availability, and straightforward integration for a wide array of industrial, commercial, and consumer equipment. In contrast, certain applications […]
Redefining premium for industrial drives
Global circularity has slipped to 6.9% which indicates industries are consuming resources faster than they can be recuperated. Efficient motor drives can help close this gap. Anne Franzas · Global product manager — Circularity | ABB Data from the most recent Circularity Gap Report underscores today’s environmental challenges and companies’ structural challenges. For the latter, […]
Motion expands Mexico branch network with two locations
Motion Industries, Inc., a distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts and provider of industrial technology solutions, has opened two new sales branches in Mexico. Both locations, which opened in late 2025, provide industrial products, product fulfillment, field services and specialist support. The branches also will offer training for employees and customers. Cuautlancingo, Puebla […]
Minimizing outgassing from cleanroom equipment
Cleanrooms require minimization of friction-related particle generation. Now let’s consider another source of contamination — outgassing — and how to minimize it. Especially in cleanroom applications involving the manufacture of LEDs, optics, or glass, or the processing of silicon wafers, outgassing can damage end product. Outgassing is the desorption of vapors or gasses, either from […]
Update on designing for cleanrooms
Considering all the moving and static sources that contribute to particle generation, it’s no wonder that many designers cringe when they find out that a motion system will be operating in a cleanroom. But motion doesn’t have to be the enemy of the cleanroom. With an understanding of the particle sources and corresponding design adaptations, […]
Mitsubishi Electric CEO Scott Summerville to retire March 31
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire after a 46-year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. He will step down from his executive role and from the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026. As part of the recently announced reorganization, Mitsubishi Electric has appointed Milton […]
Update on robotics-related motion software, vision, and safety
In two previous articles, we detailed example integrations of motion control and robotics as well as peripheral motion systems that complement robotics. Robot-related software today offers cross-compatibilities to take mechanical concepts into validated robotic motions and deployable control code. To begin work, robot-controller simulation and programming defines joint and cartesian trajectories, kinematics, motions, singularity handling, […]
