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The SX8R communications module from IDEC connects automation hardware protocols with fast, easy, and dependable…

The SX8R communications module from IDEC connects automation hardware protocols with fast, easy, and dependable transmission, eliminating head and heartache.

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new…

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for…

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.

Emerson designed its AVENTIX XV Series Valve systems with interchangeable valve sizes, condensed modular structure, and…

Emerson designed its AVENTIX XV Series Valve systems with interchangeable valve sizes, condensed modular structure, and diverse control functions for greater industrial application.

Beijer Electronics has expanded its existing line of Nexto Xpress controllers with the addition of the BCS-XP350. The…

Beijer Electronics has expanded its existing line of Nexto Xpress controllers with the addition of the BCS-XP350. The XP350 is specifically designed for controlling single-axis and multi-axis applications with onboard I/O.

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and…

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and…

Schneider Electric has opened up a data center integration facility, collaborated with the U.S. Department of Energy, and maintained a commitment to energy efficiency with its long-time partner, HMS Networks.

Copia releases a new Git-based DevOps platform to increase manufacturing efficiency by reducing code-based downtime,…

Copia releases a new Git-based DevOps platform to increase manufacturing efficiency by reducing code-based downtime, saving millions in revenue.

We’ll start exploring loops with the ‘while’ loop in this tutorial. Loops are critical in all programming…

We’ll start exploring loops with the ‘while’ loop in this tutorial. Loops are critical in all programming languages, especially in the control world, where loops form the basis of PLC functionality.

Digilent's stand-alone data loggers enable integrators and machine builders to remotely monitor, control, and log…

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.

Learn about serial and parallel data communication modes, errors, and flow controls used in connecting legacy and even…

Learn about serial and parallel data communication modes, errors, and flow controls used in connecting legacy and even some modern point-to-point network devices.

Adding wireless to PLC projects poses challenges, namely security and project complexity. ControlByWeb seeks to overcome…

Adding wireless to PLC projects poses challenges, namely security and project complexity. ControlByWeb seeks to overcome those barriers and add cellular data to the newest controller versions.

Two new sensor families from KEYENCE include a vision system with AI for counting, triggers, and OCR, as well as a radar…

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.

Smart notifications, security restrictions, and remote management work together to provide standout functionality from…

Smart notifications, security restrictions, and remote management work together to provide standout functionality from ADLINK’s EdgeGO platform for monitoring edge devices.

Logic is critical for industrial control, and it usually looks like ladders, function blocks, or structured text. I/O…

Logic is critical for industrial control, and it usually looks like ladders, function blocks, or structured text. I/O controllers are designed to automate simple logic tasks and data functions.

More compact pneumatic manifolds with high output capacity, the JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P from SMC, expand automotive,…

More compact pneumatic manifolds with high output capacity, the JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P from SMC, expand automotive, manufacturing, and machine-tool applications.

To ensure compatibility with the new Raspberry Pi 5 computer board, HMS Networks has updated the CompactCom system,…

To ensure compatibility with the new Raspberry Pi 5 computer board, HMS Networks has updated the CompactCom system, providing easy expansion to the Pi’s networking capability.

As commercial and industrial software migrates to ‘cloud-based’ and ‘subscription’ models, what does it mean? How…

As commercial and industrial software migrates to ‘cloud-based’ and ‘subscription’ models, what does it mean? How does it affect the usability and security of critical parts of control infrastructure?

Weintek introduces four key enhancements to the newest version of Weincloud: a permission directory system, EasyAccess…

Weintek introduces four key enhancements to the newest version of Weincloud: a permission directory system, EasyAccess 2.0 upgrades, increased data allowance, and simplified remote connectivity.