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Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day Returns | Exploring Industrial Robots in 2024!

Control Automation Day 2024 will be held on March 26th, talking all about industrial robotics with keynote interviews, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Feb 22, 2024 by David Peterson
Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Turn a Raspberry Pi Into a PLC Using OpenPLC

Turn a Raspberry Pi Into a PLC Using OpenPLC

Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams with remote access and I/O monitoring dashboards.


Red Lion Expands FlexEdge With New Strain Gauge and Com Modules

Red Lion Expands FlexEdge With New Strain Gauge and Com Modules

Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along with two ‘sleds’ allowing connection to CAN and J1939 automotive networks.


News Feb 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Back to the Basics: Pressure Units and Measurements

Back to the Basics: Pressure Units and Measurements

What is pressure? Everybody knows about this important quantity, but how do you define it? How do you measure it? Where does it come from? In this article, we’ll learn about the basics of pressure.


Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Enhancing Industrial Safety, Autonics Introduces New Door Lock Switches

Autonics recently expanded its product lineup by introducing three new safety door lock switches, the SFDL2, SFDL, and SFD series, with enhanced safety features to provide fail-proof closure.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Accelerometers and Gyroscopes: Understanding The Metrics of Motion

Accelerometers and Gyroscopes: Understanding The Metrics of Motion

Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.


Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell
KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Seth Price
How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.


ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.


News Feb 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Mitsubishi Electric Collaborates With Hacarus and Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric Collaborates With Hacarus and Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual inspection in manufacturing and enhance interoperability for air defense systems.


News Feb 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Seth Price
Antaira Technologies Creates New Compact Ethernet Switch

Antaira Technologies Creates New Compact Ethernet Switch

Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable connectivity to applications in harsh control system environments.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.


News Feb 07, 2024 by David Peterson
Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.


News Feb 06, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Motor Starter Wiring Infographic

Motor Starter Wiring Infographic

Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.


ELESA Debuts Wide-Ranging Line of Industrial Vacuum Grippers

ELESA Debuts Wide-Ranging Line of Industrial Vacuum Grippers

ELESA has announced a new line of vacuum suction cups in a range of sizes and configurations, along with supports and quick-disconnect fixtures for industrial material handling applications.


News Feb 06, 2024 by Jeremy Cook