With the release and publication of the IO-Link Safety specification by the IO-Link Community and the successful concept assessment by the TÜV SÜD, nothing else stands in the way of implementation in systems and devices.
Parrot decided to extend its commercial offer with creation of its Parrot Professional range dedicated to small and medium businesses.
Fanuc is launching a new robot controller, which will facilitate the integration of automation and robotics processes, at this year’s Interpack in Germany.
The SIMATIC IOT2000 module from Siemens is an Arduino-compatible shield that enables additional digital and analogue input/output (I/O) connectivity in an industrial environment.
This video from igus is an elaborate demonstration of a book scanner using a robolink articulated arm to turn the pages automatically between each page scan. Available from igus as a modular system, robolink opens up a world of possibilities for low-cost robotics.