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Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000…

Learn how to set up Ethernet/IP communications, including steps for both the FANUC controller and the Studio 5000 environment for a Rockwell PLC.

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process…

Valmet’s new advanced distributed control system, Valmet DNAe, provides customers with integrated advanced process controls, enhanced cybersecurity, and data-driven process analysis and optimization.

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some…

Connectors, robot trainers, pneumatics, servo motors, and more… Join the Control editorial team as we dive into some news and headlines from the world of robotics and control automation over the past weeks!

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the…

There are multiple methods for mapping inputs and outputs to an industrial robot. In this article, we cover two of the most popular methods: letting the robot or the PLC control the I/O signals.

Festo adopts the open architecture of the PLCnext platform from Phoenix Contact to deliver cutting-edge automation…

Festo adopts the open architecture of the PLCnext platform from Phoenix Contact to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions to customers who need connectivity in electric and pneumatic systems.

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May,…

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no…

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no exception. Learn how to adjust the parameters for networking and IP configuration.

Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive,…

Kollmorgen, a company in motion control systems, has recently unveiled the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive, marking a significant expansion in its offerings.

OnLogic has announced a new customizable HMI interface that uses modern PC technology with an integrated industrial…

OnLogic has announced a new customizable HMI interface that uses modern PC technology with an integrated industrial touchscreen for a flexible control environment.

Controlling an industrial robot can be done through the use of well-crafted signal handshakes. Follow along as we dive…

Controlling an industrial robot can be done through the use of well-crafted signal handshakes. Follow along as we dive into several robot-to-PLC communication strategies.

There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along…

There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along as we explain just a few of the more common methods.

Festo has eased the jobs of OEMs and engineers by releasing a new heavy-duty palletizing gantry with a 400-pound pick…

Festo has eased the jobs of OEMs and engineers by releasing a new heavy-duty palletizing gantry with a 400-pound pick capacity and online tools to reduce design time to as little as 20 minutes.

SICK recently launched the W10, a touchscreen sensor that includes selectable operating modes, a durable stainless steel…

SICK recently launched the W10, a touchscreen sensor that includes selectable operating modes, a durable stainless steel housing with IP69K protection, and IO-Link functionality.

Innovative pulp and paper operators are turning advanced process control, automated testing, and quality control system…

Innovative pulp and paper operators are turning advanced process control, automated testing, and quality control system data into actionable business insights that improve operational efficiency all along the value chain.

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based…

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

Belden has introduced a set of new solutions for improved connectivity, faster speeds, and increased security in critical…

Belden has introduced a set of new solutions for improved connectivity, faster speeds, and increased security in critical environments with new software and hardware products.

Controlling and optimizing plant processes is the goal of most control systems. It can be a challenge to distinguish…

Controlling and optimizing plant processes is the goal of most control systems. It can be a challenge to distinguish between different types of control: a DCS or a high-level SCADA system?

Turck has recently developed an inductive coupler device that will transmit power and signals wirelessly to nearby…

Turck has recently developed an inductive coupler device that will transmit power and signals wirelessly to nearby devices, excellent for non-contact sensing applications with motion between parts.