Automation Articles for Manufacturers and Engineers

Hinalea Imaging Corp.'s VNIR Core system is designed for industrial applications such as inspection equipment and machine vision systems.

Chemometric Hyperspectral Imaging for the Automation World

Hinalea's VNIR CORE brings laboratory-grade chemical analysis to industrial workflow

Hinalea Imaging Corp., a provider of intelligent hyperspectral imaging (HSI) solutions, announced the launch of the Hinalea VNIR CORE system, a compact, cost-effective imaging system for the visible and near-infrared (VNIR) spectral range designed to accelerate the industrialization of hyperspectral imaging.

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

Wieland Electric's WIPOS PRO LINE PSU1 industrial power supply featuring push-in connectivity, high surge protection, and a compact footprint for control panels.

Wieland Electric Launches WIPOS PRO LINE PSU1 Industrial Power Supplies

Wieland Electric announces the release of its new PRO LINE WIPOS PSU1 power supplies, engineered to deliver reliable, efficient power for demanding industrial automation and control applications. Combining high efficiency, superior surge protection, and a compact design, the PSU1 provides a versatile solution for modern control panels and systems where reliability and space are critical.

Available beginning September 2026, the Aventics XV05 High Flow Valve System allows flow capacity up to 1,200 L/min and is available in front-, top-, and bottom-ported configurations.

Emerson Aventics Introduces XV05 High Flow Valve System

Across factory automation, packaging, water treatment, and automotive manufacturing, machine builders are facing a familiar challenge: higher airflow demands in increasingly compact machine designs. Moving to a larger valve platform can solve the airflow problem but introduces new complexity — different interfaces, different configurations, and disruption to established machine architectures. Emerson has developed the Aventics XV05 High Flow Valve System to address this gap directly.

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.

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.

AI

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.

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.