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Eaton and FMX Join Forces to Create Smart Predictive Industrial Maintenance Software

Eaton and FMX Join Forces to Create Smart Predictive Industrial Maintenance Software

Eaton and FMX collaborate to create a predictive maintenance software specifically designed to work with electrical components and systems, providing greater savings on maintenance and reduced downtime.


News Jul 06, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Beckhoff Releases a New Ethernet-APL Module for Advanced Communication

Beckhoff Releases a New Ethernet-APL Module for Advanced Communication

Beckhoff has introduced a new Ethernet-APL module allowing process automation engineers to acquire data faster and at further distances with greater protection against hazardous environments.


News Jul 03, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Control.com’s Most Popular Content: a Recap of First Half 2023

Control.com’s Most Popular Content: a Recap of First Half 2023

After an amazing first half in 2023, with site records being broken in many categories, we have you, our viewers, to thank! But what content have you been enjoying most? Articles, forums, the textbook?


News Jun 28, 2023 by David Peterson
Tooling U-SME and CESMII Bridge Skills Gap with Smart Workforce Development

Tooling U-SME and CESMII Bridge Skills Gap with Smart Workforce Development

SME and CESMII set out to develop the future manufacturing workforce with comprehensive education and training focused on ‘smart’ technology, including data, business, and cybersecurity practices.


News Jun 28, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerging Technologies for Industry 4.0: Data Processing and Management

Emerging Technologies for Industry 4.0: Data Processing and Management

Using artificial intelligence, drone technology, control loop optimization, operational technology data corroboration, and management software to achieve Industry 4.0 operations.


News Jun 27, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Industrial Cybersecurity Crackdown: Secureworks Releases Unified MDR Solution

Industrial Cybersecurity Crackdown: Secureworks Releases Unified MDR Solution

Secureworks aims to help industrial businesses maintain business integrity by shoring up cybersecurity surveillance with a first-of-its-kind, integrated MDR solution for IT and OT.


News Jun 25, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Wireless IO-Link Technology Integrated Into Packaging Equipment

Wireless IO-Link Technology Integrated Into Packaging Equipment

Rotzinger utilizes CoreTigo’s wireless IO-Link technology to create a packaging machine capable of dynamic changeovers while minimizing both cable infrastructure and downtime.


News Jun 22, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
OnLogic Releases the New Helix 511 Linking Modern and Legacy Systems

OnLogic Releases the New Helix 511 Linking Modern and Legacy Systems

OnLogic, manufacturer of rugged industrial computers, adds to its existing line of IPCs with a product that boasts connecting to new and legacy components with extended array of communication options.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Expands Light Curtain Lineup With New Easy-To-Install Devices

Banner Expands Light Curtain Lineup With New Easy-To-Install Devices

Banner Engineering has added the new S4B light curtain lineup to improve light curtain functionality for customers with tricolor LED alignment and preventative maintenance capabilities to reduce downtime.


News Jun 20, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Expanding I/O in the Field: Banner Engineering New Discrete Modbus Hub

Expanding I/O in the Field: Banner Engineering New Discrete Modbus Hub

Recently, Banner released a new lineup of eight-port discrete converters, allowing input of up to 16 different digital I/O devices and assigning them to pre-defined Modbus registers for ease of integration.


News Jun 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Releases a New Virtual PLC, the S7-1500V

Siemens Releases a New Virtual PLC, the S7-1500V

The SIMATIC S7-1500V is Siemens's newest PLC, but it looks completely different than any other PLC… Mainly because it doesn’t physically exist.


News Jun 08, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Antaira’s New DC-DC Converters Boost Power for Network Devices

Antaira’s New DC-DC Converters Boost Power for Network Devices

Antaira released two new DC-DC converters capable of producing more power to drive multiport switches, commonly equipped with power over Ethernet (PoE), using a standard industrial line voltage.


News Jun 07, 2023 by Seth Price
ROEQ Releases New 130kg Cart System for OMRON LD-90x AMR

ROEQ Releases New 130kg Cart System for OMRON LD-90x AMR

ROEQ looks to help OMRON AMR users enhance logistical fleet capabilities through the introduction of their new TMC130 and by use of the TR1000, both increasing AMR payload possibilities.


News Jun 06, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
New Smart Firewall For Emerson’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

New Smart Firewall For Emerson’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Emerson has enhanced its DeltaV Distributed Control System with the addition of their NextGen Smart Firewall for better network security as manufacturing and plant connectivity continue to grow.


News Jun 01, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Engineering Editorial Perspective: 2023 Top Trends in Automation

Engineering Editorial Perspective: 2023 Top Trends in Automation

What are some of the most recent developments making waves in the world of robotics and automation? Learn about a few trends with some editorial thoughts about the future of the technology for end users.


News May 31, 2023 by David Peterson
New OnLogic Edge Server Promises to Convert Raw Data into Real Value

New OnLogic Edge Server Promises to Convert Raw Data into Real Value

OnLogic has recently released a new edge server built on Intel’s 13th-gen i-series processors, ready to harness the processing power of technology for increased power and efficiency on the shop floor.


News May 30, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Highlights and Photos from Automate 2023

Highlights and Photos from Automate 2023

Join Control Automation for a review of the show highlights and a special feature of some exciting booths visited on the last and final day of the Automate trade show. Excited for the next year of innovation!


News May 28, 2023 by David Peterson
Field Input and Output Blocks From Allen-Bradley

Field Input and Output Blocks From Allen-Bradley

Rockwell Automation has released an IO-Link master with configurable ports designed for harsh, on-machine environments with the ability to connect both discrete and IO-Link field devices.


News May 26, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Covering all the Latest Control Technology: Automate 2023

Covering all the Latest Control Technology: Automate 2023

The second day of Automate 2023 in Detroit was a huge success! The Control Automation engineering and sales team met with a number of companies to discuss and explore the exciting, innovative demonstrations.


News May 25, 2023 by David Peterson
Automate 2023: First Glimpse From the Show

Automate 2023: First Glimpse From the Show

It’s the first two days of Automate 2023, and the Control Automation team hit the streets to learn about the latest and greatest technology rocking the world of robotics and industrial automation!


News May 24, 2023 by David Peterson