Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution…
Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.
ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo have teamed up to accelerate the adoption of laboratory automation. The two companies are…
ABB Robotics and Mettler Toledo have teamed up to accelerate the adoption of laboratory automation. The two companies are merging robotics and management software to improve laboratory workflows.
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.
The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel…
The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.
Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams…
Using a Raspberry Pi and the OpenPLC software platform, create a simple PLC that can be programmed in ladder diagrams with remote access and I/O monitoring dashboards.
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.
Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are…
Many sensors, like prox, optical, and ultrasonic, are familiar to control engineers. More and more modern devices are incorporating advanced motion profiles requiring motion sensing in many axes.
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.
IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge…
IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
Complete wiring guide for 3-phase motor starters with and without overload (OL) relays.
This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard…
This article investigates the basic qualities that make up a safety PLC, what distinguishes a safety PLC from a standard model, and the reasons for which a safety PLC may be critical.
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video…
Learn about new manufacturer innovations, useful product highlights, and technical tips in a brand-new weekly video series from Control Automation, designed by engineers, for engineers.
In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from…
In order to trace control system problems to the core, the ability to read and interpret various resources, from facility-level diagrams to machine-level wiring layouts, is critical.
Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system…
Patlite is improving workplace communication and safety with a stack light using Bluetooth control. This system eliminates complex wiring by transmitting signals directly to compatible output devices.
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read…
Converting different numbering systems is quite common in PLCs and structured text codes. Why? Because people read decimals. Computers read binary. Processors read sets of bits. Not so simple.
A complete diagram for wiring nearly any kind of discrete I/O module, including digital, AC, or relay, including both…
A complete diagram for wiring nearly any kind of discrete I/O module, including digital, AC, or relay, including both sourcing and sinking varieties.
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s…
Delta Motion RMC controllers offer a replacement to solve the upcoming discontinuation of Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix analog modules for hydraulic and servo motion control systems.
It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might…
It’s important to consider your PLC tag naming convention when using different styles. Learn when and why you might even use more than one, depending on the circumstances and scope of your project.
Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a…
Rockwell Automation’s latest CCW software enhancements, in combination with Micro800 PLC updates, gives engineers a more streamlined experience for standalone machines.
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