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Yokogawa Upgrades OpreX Software Suite for CI Servers

Yokogawa Upgrades OpreX Software Suite for CI Servers

Yokogawa updates its flagship OpreX software for better software and third-party device interconnections.


News Aug 30, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Releases a New Analog Input/Output Converter

Banner Engineering Releases a New Analog Input/Output Converter

Banner Engineering augments the Snap Signal series with a new converter that transmits analog I/O signals and converts them to Modbus or IO-Link.


News Aug 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff offers a minimalist yet powerful entry-level IO-Link sensor and actuator control hubs

Balluff offers a minimalist yet powerful entry-level IO-Link sensor and actuator control hubs

Checking all the boxes needed for harsh industrial applications, Balluff’s IO-Link hubs are fit for duty without frills or extra expense.


News Aug 16, 2023 by Seth Price
Enabling Advanced Automation With Omron’s New NX5 Series PLC

Enabling Advanced Automation With Omron’s New NX5 Series PLC

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.


News Aug 13, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
WirelessHART Gateway from Endress+Hauser

WirelessHART Gateway from Endress+Hauser

Endress+Hauser introduces the WSG250 WirelessHART gateway, capable of connecting up to 100 HART devices onto a single network.


News Aug 06, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ADLINK Releases SuperCAT Series for Enhanced Automation Motion Control

ADLINK Releases SuperCAT Series for Enhanced Automation Motion Control

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.


News Jul 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Beckhoff Creates Power Supply Module for ‘Cabinetless’ Automation System

Beckhoff Creates Power Supply Module for ‘Cabinetless’ Automation System

Last year, Beckhoff created the MX-System for cabinetless automation control, and has recently updated the power supply modules to be compatible with drives, robotics, and conveyance devices.


News Jul 10, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
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
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
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