Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released recently, securing Mitsubishi as a leader in…
Mitsubishi Electric continues to make advancements in the automation space, with new robots and controllers released recently, securing Mitsubishi as a leader in the future of industrial technology.
The basic component of data exchange between devices, machines, and embedded systems serves as a hallmark foundation in…
The basic component of data exchange between devices, machines, and embedded systems serves as a hallmark foundation in every organization’s Industry 4.0 implementation process.
A walkthrough and discussion of a simple web-based HMI solution that could modernize your current HMI technology stack.…
A walkthrough and discussion of a simple web-based HMI solution that could modernize your current HMI technology stack. The first step in the process involves sending data from a device to a server.
Control.com’s Director of Engineering got to explore IO-Link sensors and what he found might surprise you! Although…
Control.com’s Director of Engineering got to explore IO-Link sensors and what he found might surprise you! Although still considered an “emerging” technology, it’s clear IO-Link technology boasts several bonafide benefits over traditional sensors.
Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational…
Omron’s NX5 series PLC is designed with IIoT in mind, including standard OPC UA and direct connection to relational databases such as SQL, all without the need for additional hardware or licensing.
Refining and integrating a front-end HMI application to an API middle layer with real-time data display and historian…
Refining and integrating a front-end HMI application to an API middle layer with real-time data display and historian capabilities for short-term data visualization.
Learn the first steps in focusing on the integration of a front-end HMI application to an API middle layer.
Learn the first steps in focusing on the integration of a front-end HMI application to an API middle layer.
The middle layer, or API layer of a custom-built HMI project involves a server that can submit or receive data to and…
The middle layer, or API layer of a custom-built HMI project involves a server that can submit or receive data to and from a device, either to provide the user interface or interact with the machine.
We take a look at the latest visual inspection technologies from Boston Dynamics and Telit Cinterion.
We take a look at the latest visual inspection technologies from Boston Dynamics and Telit Cinterion.
Rockwell Automation introduces a new line of more modern, flexible, and customizable human-machine interface (HMI)…
Rockwell Automation introduces a new line of more modern, flexible, and customizable human-machine interface (HMI) solutions for machine builders: the new OptixPanel graphic terminals.
Industrial automation industry leader, Steven Kuehn, joins Control Automation as the new Editor-in-Chief.
Industrial automation industry leader, Steven Kuehn, joins Control Automation as the new Editor-in-Chief.
The quality of content from our educational site comes from understanding our audience and your needs. Help give us the…
The quality of content from our educational site comes from understanding our audience and your needs. Help give us the best snapshot of today’s control industry, along with a free chance to win one of several Amazon card prizes!
Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash…
Vebu and Chipotle collaborate to enhance and test the capabilities of Autocado, a guacamole prep cobot that could slash prep time by as much as 50%.
Sensors give IIoT the vital information it needs to better enhance plant connectivity, Tempsonics’ new R-SERIES V RM5…
Sensors give IIoT the vital information it needs to better enhance plant connectivity, Tempsonics’ new R-SERIES V RM5 sensor expands sensing capabilities to even the most harsh environments.
ADLINK brings its customers a software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, the SuperCAT series, for the optimization of…
ADLINK brings its customers a software-defined EtherCAT motion controller, the SuperCAT series, for the optimization of multi-axis motion control for industrial automation processes.
Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might…
Many articles address the wiring and implementation of analog control signals, but where are they used, and what might make them a better (or perhaps worse) decision than digital input/output devices?
The use of signal converters, like Banner Engineering’s new current sensors with Snap Signal, can help manufacturers…
The use of signal converters, like Banner Engineering’s new current sensors with Snap Signal, can help manufacturers further connect their factories and monitor current to prevent future breakdowns.
JPB Système received investment from the French Government to advance its vibration-connected production monitoring…
JPB Système received investment from the French Government to advance its vibration-connected production monitoring solution and strengthen its Metal Binder Jetting 3D printing capabilities.
Mitsubishi Electric has made a new 120V VFD to help manufacturers that need access to variable-speed motors. They can…
Mitsubishi Electric has made a new 120V VFD to help manufacturers that need access to variable-speed motors. They can benefit from these 120V VFDs by eliminating the need for a rotary phase converter.
Virtual networks can connect or isolate various local control networks through configuration of a managed switch. Why…
Virtual networks can connect or isolate various local control networks through configuration of a managed switch. Why would we use VLANs, and how can you segment a network switch to create a VLAN?