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Weidmüller has added to its network switches with the EcoLine Series B. The new series of unmanaged switches for…

Weidmüller has added to its network switches with the EcoLine Series B. The new series of unmanaged switches for industrial Ethernet promises longer uptime and fewer disruptions.

In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll…

In this article, we will explore real-world considerations for strain gauge performance and typical applications. We’ll be talking about foil and wire strain gauges, but ignoring semiconductors.

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution…

FAULHABER recently released a new incremental encoder with an impressive resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution using the latest interpolative chip technology.

Kinetic Technologies has expanded its products and services with a new family of modular headstock-tailstock positioners…

Kinetic Technologies has expanded its products and services with a new family of modular headstock-tailstock positioners geared toward making welding cobots faster and more accurate.

Belden expands data engineering software with a new suite of IT/OT applications designed to simplify the user experience…

Belden expands data engineering software with a new suite of IT/OT applications designed to simplify the user experience for advanced IIoT data workflows, easily integrated into AWS.

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable…

Managed industrial Ethernet switches with fiber, like the new IDS-710CT from Perle, can be used to create reliable network connectivity in a small footprint, perfect for industrial applications.

To transfer data from a local spreadsheet to a database to create visual dashboards, we must now define the outbound…

To transfer data from a local spreadsheet to a database to create visual dashboards, we must now define the outbound integration to the PostgreSQL database through the mage.ai editor.

Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still…

Some terminology, like 'normally open' and 'normally closed' switch contacts, is common throughout industry but can still be confusing, misleading, or even hazardous if not properly understood.

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices…

Safety systems just became easier to develop, now that Pilz has released an entire suite of network and field devices that use the common IO-Link protocol, known for ease of system configuration.

Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is…

Baumer has released an absolute encoder that meets the latest functional safety requirements. The robust encoder is designed to bring "maximum” safety and performance to harsh outdoor environments.

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data…

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge…

Emerson has expanded its DeltaV automation platform with the introduction of DeltaV Edge Environment. DeltaV Edge Environment is designed to make data more accessible for OT and IT applications.

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web…

Partners HMI Project and KEB Automation have launched HELIO, a new web-based HMI application for creating interactive web pages that can control and monitor automated equipment.

PILZ has launched a configurable small controller that integrates machine and safety concepts. The PNOZmulti 2 with…

PILZ has launched a configurable small controller that integrates machine and safety concepts. The PNOZmulti 2 with Safety over EtherCat is designed for safety and efficiency in production.

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial…

Siemens and Microsoft have launched their jointly developed "generative AI-powered assistant," Siemens Industrial Copilot, to help workers with PLC programming and machine troubleshooting.

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for…

Banner Engineering has recently released a new industrial strip light. The high-power, adjustable WLB72 is designed for surface and paint inspection applications in the automotive industry.

Data pipelines are software services that progress the data from source to storage, hopefully without too much…

Data pipelines are software services that progress the data from source to storage, hopefully without too much programming complexity. In this article, we begin by initializing the mage.ai software.

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the…

Kawasaki Robotics’ latest industrial robot to hit the North American market brings compact precision and speed to the company’s BA series of through-arm cable arc welding robots.

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules…

Emerson tackles valve noise and turbulent flow with carefully engineered and additively manufactured valve trim modules to maintain flow rate while reducing energy loss.