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Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation Upsizes the iTRAK Conveyor System with Larger Units

Rockwell Automation expands the iTRAK servo conveyor catalog with models designed for high-payload applications while still including all of the features of existing units.


News Jul 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Python Tutorial Part 8 | Conditional Flow: While Loops

Python Tutorial Part 8 | Conditional Flow: While Loops

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 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
How-To: BRX PLC Programming With Digital I/O

How-To: BRX PLC Programming With Digital I/O

Learn how to use an AutomationDirect BRX PLC with the Do-more Designer software. This tutorial will cover discrete I/O commands along with basic timing and counting ladder functions.


Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Introducing Autonics’ New Series of Linear Position Sensors: The LPD

Measuring the position of objects is commonly done with sensor arrays or linear encoders. The new LPD from Autonics offers a simpler method of position detection with analog and IO-Link connections.


News Jul 11, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

Power It Up: CP10 EtherCAT-Capable Power Supplies From PULS

PULS' new EtherCAT-enabled CP power supplies offer remote monitoring and signaling, active harmonic correction, and power-boost functions to ensure stable power delivery.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

Banner Introduces New Multipoint Sensor for Wide Area Detection

The new K50Z multipoint sensor from Banner Engineering is equipped with the latest technology to detect hard-to-see items over a wide area. The new sensor serves as an alternative to the use of several single-point sensors.


News Jul 10, 2024 by Seth Price
Full-Metal Jacket: Long-Range Inductive Sensors From Autonics

Full-Metal Jacket: Long-Range Inductive Sensors From Autonics

Autonics’ PRFD sensors bring high-visibility indicators, rugged housings, and long-distance sensing to the automotive, chemical, metalworking, and food and beverage industries.


News Jul 09, 2024 by Seth Price
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
Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

Autonics’ New BD Series Redefines Laser Displacement Sensing

The new BD series laser sensors from Autonics offer more reliable measurement capabilities for uneven, reflective, or transparent materials to serve in diverse applications.


News Jul 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

Seal-In Ladder Logic vs. Latching/Unlatching PLC Commands

An age-old debate in PLC programming: investigating the uses and caveats of latching software commands versus seal-in ladder logic for industrial control applications.


CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

CIMON Announces Updates to Canvas 4.0 HMI Dev Platform

The new eXT and nXT series of Xpanel HMI displays from CIMON have been given an upgrade with the release of Canvas 4.0, providing access to new features for HMI project development.


News Jul 01, 2024 by David Peterson
Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

Introducing SMC’s New Manifold Series: JSY3000-L and JSY3000-P

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


News Jun 29, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

Weincloud Adds Remote Management for Smart Manufacturing and IoT

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.


News Jun 27, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

Python Tutorial Part 7 | Conditional Flow: If Statements

The next part of our Python learning journey will touch upon control flow, critical to implementing logic in programs. The concept is broad and the first topic to cover will be if/elif statements.


PBC Linear Offers Larger Linear Actuators for Heavier Applications

PBC Linear Offers Larger Linear Actuators for Heavier Applications

PBC Linear has expanded the MTB actuator series with the MTB 105, which features higher speed, more force, and an extended reach of up to 6 meters of stroke.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Maintaining Your System

It's important to keep your system up and running without regular intervention. While every system requires maintenance, never overlook the critical importance of tools and training for the operators.


Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric Increases Investment in Realtime Robotics

Mitsubishi Electric has increased its existing investment in Realtime Robotics. The company is focused on strengthening its factory automation solutions with Realtime Robotics' motion planning technology.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks’ Latest Tool Enables Intuitive Industrial Network Monitoring

HMS Networks has released the new and improved Anybus Atlas2 Plus network diagnostics analyzer tool for industrial network monitoring. The new tool features an easier-to-use interface than earlier models.


News Jun 25, 2024 by Seth Price