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Control.com Connections—Industry Jobs for May 10, 2023

Control.com Connections—Industry Jobs for May 10, 2023

Join us as Control Automation tackles the serious process of job hunting in a light-hearted way. We aim to connect our engineering audience with top-notch companies in the industry. And if you do end up applying to any of these positions, be sure to tell them Control.com sent you!


News May 10, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
LogiMAT 2023 Brings Together Latest in Intralogistics, Sees Record Crowd

LogiMAT 2023 Brings Together Latest in Intralogistics, Sees Record Crowd

LogiMAT 2023 was the largest ever, with companies from around the globe showcasing their latest automation technology for greater speed and efficiency in intralogistics and process management.


News May 09, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Omega Optimizes Data Collection With Virtual Chart Recorder and Web Server

Omega Optimizes Data Collection With Virtual Chart Recorder and Web Server

The iServer 2 Series Web Server and Virtual Chart Recorder from Omega Engineering collects, stores, and manages data collected by a variety of sensors, speeding up process monitoring and data logging operations.


News May 08, 2023 by Seth Price
HIWIN Expands Linear Axis Offerings, Adds Profile Width to Established Technology

HIWIN Expands Linear Axis Offerings, Adds Profile Width to Established Technology

HIWIN has added to its existing linear motor and cantilever axis product lines, with each model now available with a profile width of 100 mm, making for a compact linear motor axis and a larger, higher-performing cantilever axis.


News May 07, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
AMP Robotics Strikes Back with Latest AI and Computer Vision-aided Recycling Solutions

AMP Robotics Strikes Back with Latest AI and Computer Vision-aided Recycling Solutions

AMP Robotics has announced the release of its latest AI and computer vision-backed automated recycling technologies to help material recovery facilities improve process workflows.


News May 05, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Balluff Introduces Code Reader With USB, Plug-and-play Connectivity

Balluff Introduces Code Reader With USB, Plug-and-play Connectivity

Balluff brings USB plug-and-play connectivity to its lineup of sensors, with the BVS01A0 IDENT optical code reader. The new sensor is designed to be compact and intuitive, with the ability to read 1D and 2D codes.


News May 04, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Comau’s Exoskeleton Suit Facilitates Worker Wellness at John Deere

Comau’s Exoskeleton Suit Facilitates Worker Wellness at John Deere

Comau has deployed its wearable exoskeleton suit, the MATE-XT, at John Deere's parts distribution center in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, to help workers reduce the risk of ergonomic injury.


News May 04, 2023 by Seth Price
HMS Networks Expands Anybus Offerings With New Business Line and Wireless Technology

HMS Networks Expands Anybus Offerings With New Business Line and Wireless Technology

HMS Networks has expanded its Anybus portfolio with products and services designed to help diagnose industrial network-related issues and provide seamless wireless connectivity.


News May 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
8-Port IO-Link Master Designed for Compact and Powerful Edge Processing

8-Port IO-Link Master Designed for Compact and Powerful Edge Processing

Banner Engineering has taken steps to improve the usability of IO-Link devices with the release of the compact DXMR110 8-Port IO-Link Master for simplified connection between devices to the control cabinet.


News May 03, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
The Largest Automation Trade Show in North America: We’ll See You at Automate 2023!

The Largest Automation Trade Show in North America: We’ll See You at Automate 2023!

Join our team in attending Automate, the largest automation and robotics trade show in North America, where we’ll highlight control systems, communication, and data optimization from your favorite companies!


News May 02, 2023 by David Peterson
Nokia Launches Additions To Edge Applications For Industry 4.0

Nokia Launches Additions To Edge Applications For Industry 4.0

Nokia adds third-party software to run on the MX Industrial Edge platform, optimizing data collection and analysis, network security, and vision applications for automation and manufacturing.


News May 01, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Turck Creates Smart RFID Forklift System to Improve Product Tracking

Turck Creates Smart RFID Forklift System to Improve Product Tracking

RFID can be a useful manufacturing and logistics operation tool when tracking important products. Turck recently announced their new forklift RFID system to help with monitoring and communication.


News Apr 30, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Rockwell Automation Partners with The Water Council to Champion Water Stewardship

Rockwell Automation Partners with The Water Council to Champion Water Stewardship

Rockwell Automation announced its partnership with The Water Council to support the advancement of positive water stewardship for corporations around the globe.


News Apr 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Phoenix Contact CAPAROC Circuit Breaker System Now With Modules Approved for Hazardous Locations

Phoenix Contact CAPAROC Circuit Breaker System Now With Modules Approved for Hazardous Locations

Phoenix Contact's CAPAROC electronic circuit breaker system now includes modules fit for hazardous locations, with a Class I, Division 2 rating for North America and triple rating for use across the globe.


News Apr 27, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Pepperl+Fuchs Showcases Latest Sensing Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023

Pepperl+Fuchs Showcases Latest Sensing Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023

Making an appearance at Hannover Messe 2023, Pepperl+Fuchs showed off its latest in automation, including its newest sensing solutions: a MEMS scanner, ultrasonic sensor, and layer thickness sensor.


News Apr 27, 2023 by Seth Price
Festo Didactic Fosters Individualized Learning, Provides Customizable Digital Learning Portal

Festo Didactic Fosters Individualized Learning, Provides Customizable Digital Learning Portal

Festo LX is a highly-customizable digital learning portal designed for trainees and employees alike. Daniela Follmer, product manager at Festo Didactic, provides insight into Festo LX, the “heartbeat of Festo Didactic’s learning ecosystem.”


News Apr 26, 2023 by Caitlin Nicholson
Emerson To Acquire NI, Aims To Strengthen Leadership in Automation

Emerson To Acquire NI, Aims To Strengthen Leadership in Automation

Emerson has announced its agreement to acquire NI, taking steps to expand its automation portfolio in test and measurement and expand its role as a global leader in automation.


News Apr 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Nearly 100 Years After First Invention, ABB Launches Next Generation of Miniature Circuit Breakers

Nearly 100 Years After First Invention, ABB Launches Next Generation of Miniature Circuit Breakers

ABB has improved its miniature circuit breaker (MCB) technology nearly 100 years after ABB first launched the technology. The new generation of MCBs is designed for greater efficiency, performance, and ease of use.


News Apr 25, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Trading Customization for Flexibility: Roundup of Robot Gripper Ecosystems

Trading Customization for Flexibility: Roundup of Robot Gripper Ecosystems

A recently common term applied to systems of standardized robot grippers is an ‘ecosystem,’ but what does this actually mean, and what are some examples of implementation in manufacturing industries?


News Apr 24, 2023 by David Peterson
Next Generation of Vacuum Grippers Include Communications Interface

Next Generation of Vacuum Grippers Include Communications Interface

COVAL has launched a new series of intelligent vacuum grippers capable of use in Industry 4.0-capable facilities, giving manufacturers more versatile gripping solutions.


News Apr 23, 2023 by Damond Goodwin