Robotics and Beyond

Robotics in manufacturing

Explore how we’re driving the future of robotics by providing essential solutions that enhance innovation, efficiency, and safety in manufacturing. From sensors that help robots understand their environment, to controls that enable smooth operation, we offer the complete ecosystem.

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Advanced Safety Relay for Industrial Applications

Enhance Safety with Phoenix Contact’s Multifunction Safety Relay

The PSR-UNI-L Safety Relay from Phoenix Contact provides configurable safety solutions for diverse industrial automation systems, ensuring compliance and operational safety.

Collaborative Robots for Smarter Manufacturing

Drive Innovation with Schneider Electric Lexium Cobots

Schneider Electric's Lexium Cobots are collaborative robots designed to enhance productivity and safety by working alongside humans in various manufacturing tasks.

Compact Controllers for Scalable Industrial Automation

Siemens' SIMATIC S7-1200 Basic Controllers offer a flexible, space-saving solution for small to mid-sized automation tasks, featuring integrated communication, modular expandability, and seamless scalability for future-ready industrial systems.

Innovative Safety Switches for Enhanced Protection

Improve Workplace Safety with SICK FlexLock Safety Switches

SICK's FlexLock Safety Switches deliver reliable machine protection and secure access control, ensuring safety and compliance in industrial environments.

Featured manufacturers

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Classic and Novel Automotive Manufacture Robotics

The vast majority of automotive manufacturing centers employ robotics. As automobiles, they can justify plant investments that may not yield ROI for years.

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Safety Laser Scanners Support AGV Safety

A look at safety mats and safety laser scanners and how the scanners can replace the mats, saving factory up-time and cost.

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Different Types of Adjustable Speed Motor Drives

Definitions of VSDs and VFDs and a review of the efficiency classes defined in IEC 61800-9 for AC drives.

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Support Products for VFDs and VSDs Part 1

A look at selecting motor connection cables and the factors that impact the selection of output reactors, braking resistors, line reactors, and line filters.

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Additional resources & tools

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Robotics eMagazine: Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

Explore the latest trends, technologies, and innovations in robotics through our eMagazine, featuring expert insights and solutions to drive smarter, safer manufacturing.

Safety eMagazine: Safety in Manufacturing

Manufacturing environments can be highly hazardous, but with the right safeguards and solutions—like those offered at Digi-Key—risks can be significantly minimized.

Human ideas, robotic precision

Robotics in manufacturing