Manufacturing Tecnology

Industrial Automation in Mexico: The Complete 2026 Guide to Robotics, Cobots, and Smart Factory Integration By [Editorial Team, American Industrial Magazine]Published: February 19, 2026 Introduction: The Automation Imperative in Mexican Manufacturing Industrial automation in Mexico has transformed from a competitive advantage to an operational necessity. With nearshoring driving unprecedented investment, labor markets tightening, and global competition intensifying, Mexican manufacturers are racing to automate their production floors. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to know about industrial automation in Mexico: from robotics and cobots to smart factory integration, leading suppliers, implementation costs, and the unique considerations of automating in the...

New multichannel AWGs for GHz signal generation Spectrum Instrumentation introduces its new flagship Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) with a maximum of 6 channels at 10 GS/s or 12 channels at 5 GS/s output speed. The new DN6.63x AWGs belong to the company’s Netbox series, an easy-to-use instrument line that can be controlled via an Ethernet cable from any PC or network. Utilizing high-speed 16-bit DACs, the instruments offer GHz waveform generation with outstanding precision. Designed for engineers and researchers who need multiple synchronized test signals, the new AWGs offer reduced cost and complexity compared to using multiple single-channel generators. With these...

Rohde & Schwarz presents world’s first RF power sensor with 0.80 mm RF connector for gapless DC to 150 GHz coverage Equipped with a next generation high-performance coaxial 0.80 mm RF connector supporting frequencies up to 150 GHz, the new R&S NRP150T thermal power sensor provides the world’s widest non-banded frequency range of any commercially available RF power sensor. It unlocks new applications in high-frequency power measurement, including upcoming automotive radar bands. In addition, the new wideband power sensor also streamlines the validation and calibration of RF instruments.  Caption: The R&S NRP150T is the world’s first RF power sensor to utilize...

Kyocera and Rohde & Schwarz demonstrate OTA characterization of mmWave PAAM at CES 2026 Kyocera's innovative mmWave phased array antenna module (PAAM) generates multiple simultaneous beams in different directions and frequencies, enabling a wide range of sensing and communications applications. To optimize beam steering and directivity of their product, Kyocera utilizes CATR-based multi-reflector over-the-air (OTA) testing technology from Rohde & Schwarz.  Caption: Inside of the R&S ATS1800M test chamber, showing OTA-characterization of Kyocera’s PAAM (Image: Kyocera).Kyocera and Rohde & Schwarz will showcase the characterization of Kyocera’s novel phased array antenna module (PAAM) at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. The demonstration...

NORD Drive Electronics: The Smart Choice for Dynamic Control Electronic control products from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS focus on energy efficiency, operational performance, and high precision.  NORD’s range of modular electronic control products offer scalable functionality, versatility, and high configurability to precise application requirements.Since the 1980’s, drive electronics have been an integral part of the modular products offered by global solution provider NORD DRIVESYSTEMS. The inclusion of electronic control products, along with their established gear units and electric motors, meant that NORD could offer complete drive systems from one single source, providing their customers with increased reliability, efficiency, performance, reduced maintenance, and cost savings. Today, NORD’s drive...