Automation Articles for Manufacturers and Engineers

Altech Corporation’s expanded line of industrial enclosures features plastic and aluminum housings with ratings up to IP69, engineered to protect control, junction, and terminal applications in harsh environments.

Altech Introduces Expanded Industrial Enclosure Line

Built to withstand extreme conditions, Altech’s control, junction, and cabinet-style enclosures feature custom options and IP69 durability.

Altech Corporation has expanded its broad range of industrial enclosures to include 10 unique series and nearly 1,000 parts. The enclosures are built to stand up to grueling conditions while also maintaining device functionality and the installation’s aesthetics.

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

High-durability process monitoring: The uEye SFA streams live footage of an active laser.

IDS Expands the uEye Live Lineup With the uEye SFA

Dust, moisture, and high-pressure cleaning place high demands on cameras used for industrial process monitoring. With the new uEye SFA, IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH is expanding its uEye Live monitoring range with an especially robust model designed for challenging operating conditions. The camera combines an IP69K-rated housing and high image quality with flexible streaming functions.

Highlighting real-world deployments across 25,000+ assets, Azilen shows manufacturers how to bridge the gap between machine connectivity and automated intelligence.

Using AI and IoT Engineering to Drive High-Performance Manufacturing

Azilen Technologies is expanding its Industrial AI and IoT Engineering offering by bringing together sensorization, Industrial IoT, edge computing, and AI engineering to turn factory-floor signals into real-time operational intelligence. At IMTS 2026, the company demonstrated how machine data can move from real-time visibility to predictive insights and smarter production decisions.

ROBOTICS

Bosch Rexroth will showcase how the data-driven capabilities of its VarioFlow plus and VarioFlow belt conveyors manage product flow and meet CPG throughput goals.

Bosch Rexroth to Demonstrate Adaptable Factory Solutions at PACK EXPO 2026

Few industries face the kind of complex, constantly shifting trends and customer preferences that consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers deal with daily, and Bosch Rexroth will showcase a diverse display of drives, conveyors, palletizing and automation technology used in thousands of CPG operations across the globe.

At IMTS 2026, Vention displayed both physical AI and agentic AI in action.

Teaching Robots to Work in Plain English

Industrial automation has long demanded specialized expertise. Designing a robotic cell, programming its movements and validating that everything works together can require knowledge of robotics, controls and programming languages. Vention is betting that it doesn't have to be that way.

MOTION CONTROL

SEW-Eurodrive Launches LM3S Electric Cylinder Series

SEW-Eurodrive has introduced the LM3S series of electric cylinders, electromechanical actuators that convert motor rotation into precise push-pull movement. The new series expands the company’s linear motion portfolio for machine builders seeking fast, accurate actuation in demanding automation applications.

Elmo's Titanium line includes compact servo drives for industrial and harsh environments, now with 20 safety functions certified according to recognized standards.

Elmo Motion Control Titanium Line Completes Functional Safety Certification

Elmo Motion Control announced the completion of functional safety certification for its Titanium line of servo drives, marking a significant milestone in the company’s motion control technology.

AI

The Advantech ASR-A503 robotic controller board features high-speed GMSL camera support and 100 TOPS of edge AI performance.

Advantech Robotic Controllers Enable AI-Powered Vision

Advantech announced its latest edge AI solutions powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor, including the AOM-6741 SMARC module, ASR-A503/AFE-A503 robotic controllers, and AIR-055 edge AI system. Designed for industrial-grade vision intelligence, these platforms deliver up to 100 TOPS AI performance and support up to 16 concurrent cameras, enabling the evolution from traditional machine vision to real-time vision reasoning for robotics, industrial automation, and smart surveillance applications.

Aetina’s newest release is an edge AI system designed to slot right into your server rack.

Aetina Corporation Announces MegaEdge AIP-RQ87

Looking to push the boundary of edge computing applications, Aetina has announced a new “AI system” designed to slot into your local 2U server rack and offer a localized competitor to the massive Cloud-based AI tools. That’s a bold position to claim, and one Aetina will be hard-pressed to back on specs alone, but as AI companies are repeatedly proving, there’s more to consider than just raw computing power.