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Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson’s Rosemount 802 Expands Wireless I/O Transmission Capacity

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.


News Sep 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Electrical Instruments and Gauges: Connection and Configuration

Electrical Instruments and Gauges: Connection and Configuration

In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables that provide inputs for control system algorithms and outputs.


Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser Invests 100 Million Euros To Modernize Oldest Facility

Endress+Hauser's six-decade-old production facility is being updated to meet modern production demands. The modernized facility is part of the company's Campus 2030+ project focused on sustainability.


News Aug 22, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Autonics ARIO: Packing I/O Capability Into a Small Form Factor

Scalability, network compatibility, and hot-swappable connections make data acquisition and process control straightforward with the new modular expansion I/O units from Autonics.


News Aug 19, 2024 by Seth Price
Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

Wengler’s New Photoelectric R-Series Sensors Offer Reliable Detection

The R-series sensors from Wengler offer consistent sensing, even through transparent objects. They utilize retro-reflex technology and come in three variants.


News Aug 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago Launches Second Generation PFC100 Controllers, Compatible With Codesys

Wago has released four new controllers, marking the launch of the second generation of the company’s PFC100 series. The new generation of controllers can be programmed with CODESYS 3.5 development software.


News Aug 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Introducing Beckhoff’s No-Code AI Application Development Platform

Beckhoff's TE3850 TwinCat 3 Machine Learning Creator takes the coding out of process modeling. Both technical and nontechnical users will be able to create AI models with ease and efficiency.


News Aug 09, 2024 by Seth Price
Touching on Touchscreens | Capacitive vs. Resistive Technologies

Touching on Touchscreens | Capacitive vs. Resistive Technologies

Two primary technologies are used for creating touchscreens. For industrial HMIs, resistive and capacitive methods both contain certain advantages for various applications.


Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

Manage 24-volt DC Applications with the Weidmüller maxGUARD-ELM-18

The maxGUARD-ELM-18 system from Weidmüller protects systems from excessive voltage or amperage, prolonging the life of critical industrial equipment.


News Aug 07, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

Bosch Rexroth and HMS Networks Enhance Connectivity with Anybus Communicator

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.


News Aug 06, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc Opens New Campus Facility To Expand North American Footprint

Fanuc America has opened a new 650,000-square-foot campus facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, to expand its North American footprint of innovative industrial automation and robotics solutions.


News Aug 02, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion Launches Rugged and Reliable Industrial Ethernet Switch for Critical Applications

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.


News Jul 25, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

Durable, Available, Reliable: The EN580C Optical Encoder from Baumer

The Baumer EN580C is designed for easy integration and low maintenance, promising reliable performance in sensing object location, making it a versatile option.


News Jul 24, 2024 by Seth Price
SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC Releases Actuator, Double-Acting Cylinder, and Stopper Cylinder

SMC’s HF2A-LEY actuator, C55/CD55 compact cylinder, and LEB electric stopper offer efficiency, durability, and safety compliance for robust industrial actuator performance.


News Jul 23, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics Releases PSS Pressure Sensor and SFT Safety Terminal Block

Autonics makes a new, compact pressure sensor and safety terminal block available for packaging, sensing, and automotive automation applications.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Seth Price
ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB Releases Noninvasive Temperature Sensor With SIL2 Certification

ABB has launched a NINVA SIL2-certified noninvasive temperature sensor for safer and more precise measurements in the chemical and oil and gas industries.


News Jul 22, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

Baumer Introduces IDC230 Multicode Reader for 1D/2D Code and Text

The newest camera-powered multicode reader from Baumer provides users with quick setup, high performance, and versatility for quality control and traceability in assembly, logistics, and beyond.


News Jul 19, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco Introduces Rebranded Wire and Cable Labels for Efficient Identification

Identco has redesigned and rebranded its TTL200 series of self-laminating wire and cable labels. The rebrand includes the new DuraWrap and DuraFlag name and an increased focus on readability.


News Jul 13, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent’s WebDAQ Data Loggers For Remote Monitoring and Control

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log important data from their control systems without additional software or a PC.


News Jul 12, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

New From KEYENCE: IV4 Vision Sensor and FR Series Radar Level Sensor

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar level sensor with up to 15 meters of sensing range.


News Jul 07, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell