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Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup.…

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure…

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users…

Banner’s latest IIoT monitoring system comes in the form of an AC voltage monitoring sensor, capable of providing users with real-time power monitoring for their industrial equipment.

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can…

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.

Turck has recently announced a new RFID solution that comes in a compact design, with variations for standalone and…

Turck has recently announced a new RFID solution that comes in a compact design, with variations for standalone and expandable networks in an industry-friendly cylindrical M12 form factor.

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry…

Hilscher has released a new IO-Link master device for connecting both legacy devices and new smart sensors to Industry 4.0 infrastructure at the edge of the physical factory floor.

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that…

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.

Automated control systems incorporate virtualization technology to reduce physical hardware, automatically minimizing the…

Automated control systems incorporate virtualization technology to reduce physical hardware, automatically minimizing the cost of IT/OT equipment, installations, and maintenance efforts.

The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity…

The new DXM1200 communication gateway models from Banner Engineering promise to help users with better plant connectivity for IIoT with cellular and ISM radio capabilities.

Red Lion has added a new series of strain gauge modules to their FlexEdge intelligent edge automation platform, along…

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.

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also…

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.

AAEON has released a new industrial PC (IPC), the BOXER-6711-ADN, designed for machine builders and ruggedized and…

AAEON has released a new industrial PC (IPC), the BOXER-6711-ADN, designed for machine builders and ruggedized and outfitted with communication protocols for heavy industrial use.

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual…

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.

HMS and Anybus have made a goal of easing integration between various industrial protocols with the new Raspberry Pi…

HMS and Anybus have made a goal of easing integration between various industrial protocols with the new Raspberry Pi adapter board for the CompactCom module.

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added…

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its…

Datalogic has released a new series of industrial handheld scanners designed to improve supply chain traceability via its ability to read difficult or damaged barcodes marked directly on a part’s surface.

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their…

Mitsubishi Electric and TXOne Networks are addressing growing cyber threats in industrial operations by combining their expertise to strengthen their respective operational technology security businesses.

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red…

HMS Networks is set to expand its influence in the North American market through its definitive agreement to acquire Red Lion Controls. The $345 million deal is expected to close in early 2024.

OnLogic has added to the existing ThinManager-ready PC product line with a new thin client with WiFi boot functionally to…

OnLogic has added to the existing ThinManager-ready PC product line with a new thin client with WiFi boot functionally to add multiple HMI functionality with a central point of maintenance.