Soon, a new “motion insights and diagnostics” service from Swiss precision-drive specialist maxon called maxon MIND will help machine builders and plant engineers add condition monitoring and diagnostics capabilities to their equipment. Electric motors are often the best sensor in a machine. After all, the motor signals a controller already reads reflect the condition of […]
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Allient to present motion products at Automate 2026
Allient Inc. will present its motion control and automation technologies at Automate 2026, which will take place June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will exhibit at Booth #1557 and is offering meetings during the event by appointment. At the show, Allient will highlight motion products for robotics and automation, servo drives and […]
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 […]
Bogen Magnetics encoder technologies at upcoming Automate Show
Updated June 15, 2026: Bogen Magnetics supplies magnetic-based encoders for industrial automation applications. At last year’s Automate Show, we chatted with engineering and sales manager Darrell Davey at the Bogen booth. He detailed how Bogen encoders are often integrated into robotics and medical applications for precise and reliable position feedback. Many of the encoder components […]
Royal Opera House gets a new cable-management system
A recent upgrade to the Royal Opera House included customized plastic cable management to support modern LED lighting. Live theater performances depend on engineering, including those at London’s Royal Ballet and Opera. For example, behind each performance is a technical ecosystem designed to move heavy overhead lighting trusses safely and silently. Following 25 years of […]
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 […]
Yaskawa America completes acquisition of Variadores SAS
Yaskawa Electric Corporation and Variadores SAS announced that Yaskawa America, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Yaskawa Electric Corporation, has completed the acquisition of Variadores SAS. Founded in 1915, Yaskawa Electric Corporation provides factory automation products including drives, motion control systems and robots. The company also operates in the photovoltaic inverter market in North America […]
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 […]
RBTX launches direct online purchasing platform
The RBTX robotics marketplace has launched new e-commerce functionality that lets customers purchase components, robots and services directly through the company’s website. The update supports a self-serve purchasing model, so customers can buy without a sales consultation. Customers can complete the process online with transparent pricing and secure credit card checkout. The new shopping experience […]
