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Control Engineering aims to deliver worldwide insights into automation, control, and instrumentation technologies. They focus on providing relevant news, product information, technology applications, and research on industry trends in a way that is easily actionable and tailored to specific regions.

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University teams recognized for robotics design and functionality

6 days ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

MassRobotics has announced the winners of its third MassRobotics Form & Function University Robotics Challenge. Fifteen university teams presented robotics and automation projects, aiming to design robots that combine functional capability with effective visual design, while competing for cash prizes. MassRobotics is an independent robotics hub supporting startups with workspace, resources, and industry connections to develop and scale robotics and physical AI technologies.
Introducing TLM-1550SPM high-power lithium cells

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

Tadiran Batteries has just introduced TLM-1550SPM high-power AA-size lithium oxide batteries for critical applications. Building on decades of success, Tadiran developed the TLM-1550SPM lithium metal oxide battery as an innovative alternative combining a small footprint, high-power output, high capacity, energy density, on-demand response, extended operating life, and extreme reliability in harsh environments.
ABB plans to spin off its robotics division

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

One of world’s top industrial automation providers is becoming more independent. ABB Group announced during its earnings call today that it plans to spin off its entire robotics division. The Zurich-based company said it intends for the business to start trading as a separately listed company in the second quarter of 2026.
New ultrasonic sensors with integrated IO-Link for industrial applications

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

Carlo Gavazzi Automation, a global provider of electronic equipment, introduces three new series of ultrasonic sensors with integrated IO-Link communication: the Carlo Gavazzi UA12, UA18, and UA30 ASD IO Series. Their compact design, reduced blind zone, improved sensing range, and simplified “teach” procedure support efficient performance in industrial applications. This new range of ultrasonic IO-Link sensors provides reliable, cost-effective sensing for a many industrial applications.
New machine vision systems, laser marking, traceability

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

New industrial automation discrete sensing and machine vision technologies from Datalogic and Datasensing are supporting digitalization in automotive, electronics, food and beverage, and general manufacturing sector. Consider these industrial automation products related to machine vision:AI-based vision systems for quality assurance, defect detection, and automated verification.
Sensors, Actuators

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

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The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025: Innovations in sensors, code architecture and more

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

A big trend seen at The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 was sensor innovations. From force and torque sensing to haptics, these innovations were on full display in Boston this year. Sensor technologies were just one of the trends seen at The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 from WTWH Media’s robotics team. Gene Demaitre, the team’s editorial director, chatted with The Downtime podcast about the Super Bowl of robotics events. “I’m tired, but I’m still on that adrenaline high,” Demaitre said.
Robotics Summit & Expo 2025: Reliving all the action in photos

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

The Robotics Summit & Expo 2025 wrapped up in Boston on May 1, giving the 4,500 attendees a glimpse at some of the latest innovations in automation, robotics, controls, material handling and more. Here’s a recap of all the action in photos.
New ways advanced automation is helping steel-industry competitiveness

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

Steel industry advanced automation insightsUnderstand how metals industries benefit from smart manufacturing technologies such as advanced sensing, energy monitoring, industrial artificial intelligence (AI), real-time process control, advanced data analytics, digital twins and other automation help with steel industry competitiveness and sustainability goals. Learn how automation is helping to forge a cleaner path to fossil-free steel and innovate higher-value manufacturing processes.
Study uncovers key challenges and opportunities US manufacturers

1 week ago | controleng.com | Mark T. Hoske

Deloitte has released its smart manufacturing and operations study, “Navigating Challenges to Implementation.” The study indicates that while many companies report measurable benefits from earlier smart manufacturing initiatives, they still face challenges related to operational risks, workforce gaps and cybersecurity readiness. Over the past decade, the manufacturing sector has faced significant challenges, including business disruptions, a shrinking workforce and shifting global conditions.