Why cobot standards are changing
Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
 
View web version 29 October 2026 — Issue 23 | Vol 2
 
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Why cobot standards are changing

Why cobot standards are changing

The ISO 10218 guidelines shift away from language such as “collaborative robots” to “collaborative applications.” This was done to emphasize the importance of accounting for the robotic system — the tools, speed, workspace, programming and interaction with humans — as a whole. Read more →

PointMax™ I/O connectivity debuts

Softing Inc. Industrial Automation

PointMax™ I/O connectivity debuts

Preview Softing’s new PointMax™ I/O communication modules for DeviceNet, CANopen and Modbus TCP/IP at Automation Fair 2026. See what’s next for industrial connectivity at Booth 1161.
 

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IMTS 2026 gallery: Sights from manufacturing's most important tradeshow

IMTS 2026 gallery: Sights from manufacturing's most important tradeshow

IMTS 2026 was never short on spectacle. Here’s a first-hand look from the trade show floor. Read more →

Robot fleet management systems enhance coordination and productivity

Robot fleet management systems enhance coordination and productivity

Robotic fleets are groups of autonomous or semi-autonomous mobile robots (AGVs/AMRs) that work together to make operations like warehousing, manufacturing and shipping more efficient. Read more →

Reduce PLC troubleshooting time with ibaPDA-PLC-Xplorer

iba America LLC

Reduce PLC troubleshooting time with ibaPDA-PLC-Xplorer

Capture and analyze real-time PLC data without modifying your control system or adding hardware. Diagnose faults faster and accelerate commissioning with vendor-independent PLC access. Start your 30-day trial today!
 

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A Practical Guide to Variable Frequency Drives for Industrial Applications

A Practical Guide to Variable Frequency Drives for Industrial Applications

The guide is a practical resource for learning how to select and apply AC motor control solutions for industrial equipment. Read more →

Conductive slip rings for rotating automotive test systems

JiuJiang Ingiant Technology Co., Ltd.

Conductive slip rings for rotating automotive test systems

Stable signal transmission from rotating shafts to data acquisition, with hollow-shaft and water-resistant options for brake and drivetrain tests.
 

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