Tech Moments by Evolution in Controls is back! Our video and podcast series, Evolution in Controls, is always exploring the latest in automation and motion control. Tech Moments brings those conversations to you in a fresh, fast-paced way. This mini video series features quick, insightful highlights that deliver the essence of each innovation in a snackable form.
These episodes feature the same industry expertise and engaging interviews you know from our podcast, just in a more focused, bite-sized format. Each Tech moment takes you straight to the source of innovation—right on the show floor, inside a demo, or alongside an expert—so you can stay informed without hitting pause on your day.
Episode 1: Redefining Cobot Flexibility with Kassow Robots
In the first episode of the Automate 2025 Tech Moments mini-series, Tim Wilson visits the Kassow Robots booth to explore how their 7-axis collaborative arms are making automation more compact, versatile, and user-friendly. Kristian Kassow introduces us to the Edge Edition, a cobot optimized for AMRs and AGVs with battery-powered operation and an integrated controller at the base. He also shows Tim a demonstration of their newest innovation, the Sensitive Arm, which features torque sensors in every joint for enhanced force control. From CNC tending to polishing, this lineup offers unmatched flexibility and precision.
Episode 2: Enabling Smart Automation with Balluff
Tim Wilson visits the Balluff booth at Automate 2025 to explore how data is driving the next generation of industrial automation. Nathanial Scroggins and Tom Knauer introduce Balluff’s Condition Monitoring Toolkit (CMTK), an edge gateway that collects and visualizes real-time parameters—like vibration, pressure, flow—and uses open protocols like MQTT, OPC UA, and REST APIs. Later in the Moment, Shishir joins to walk through Balluff’s IO-Link automation sensor demo, showcasing the flexibility of smart sensor integration and network scalability. From sensors and hubs to cables and software, Balluff is delivering complete, connected solutions.
Episode 4: Linear Motion Made Simple
In this Tech Moment, Tim Wilson meets with Richard Vaugn at the Bosch Rexroth Automate 2025 booth to explore their complete line of linear motion components and modules. From individual components like ball rails, roller rails, and planetary screw drives to turnkey linear modules with ball screws, belt drives, and linear motors, this demo highlights how Rexroth simplifies mechanical motion design.
Episode 6: Automation-Driven Innovation with APEX Dynamics
Returning Evolution in Controls Eugene Detke joins Tim Wilson at the APEX Dynamics booth at Automate 2025 to share how automation trends are pushing the company into new product territory. With growing demand in warehouse automation and even agriculture, APEX has launched a new wheel drive solution for mobile robots, available in both right-angle and inline configurations. This episode is a great example of how evolving industry needs are driving fresh ideas, fast innovation, and expanded product offerings.