Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX With Safety, AI, and Cybersecurity

Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX With Safety, AI, and Cybersecurity

The ctrlX platform gains a safety PLC runtime, software bill of materials, virtual OS support, and iXi agentic AI to assist with automation projects and machine design.


News 4 hours ago by David Peterson
KUKA, ABB, and Kawasaki Unveil New Robotic Solutions

KUKA, ABB, and Kawasaki Unveil New Robotic Solutions

Recent updates from three automation leaders focus on AI-powered vision, robotic picking, and compact palletizing for manufacturing and logistics.


News Nov 11, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Headless HMI: What’s the Best Choice for Monitors?

Headless HMI: What’s the Best Choice for Monitors?

Viewing data and interacting with production systems can be accomplished in a few different ways, including the classic touchscreen, a panel PC, or this device called a ‘headless HMI.’


Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Adding Robots to CNC Machines: What You Need to Know

Robots can greatly increase machine uptime in a manufacturing shop, but unless a few prerequisites are met, that machine time might just generate more scrap than sales.


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Mitsubishi Electric Unveils OT Security and Humanoid CNC System

Mitsubishi Electric Unveils OT Security and Humanoid CNC System

At JIMTOF 2026, Mitsubishi Electric will showcase OT cybersecurity features for malware detection and a physical AI system pairing humanoid robots with CNC machines.


News Nov 05, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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New Sensors From Autonics, Emerson, and Pepperl+Fuchs

Recent updates in optical positioning, flow monitoring, and machine safety highlight reduced footprints, greater accuracy, and simplified installation.


News Nov 04, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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Introduction to the ICCP: Data Exchange Between Utilities

The ICCP, or Inter Control-Center Communications Protocol, is used to transmit datasets between control centers, and it’s commonly found across the electrical power industry.