PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities…
PLCs need no trade show to announce their presence. But many companies have developed improvements to the traditional platform that can present new opportunities for the future of operational technology.
GE Digital continues improving its Proficy Smart Factory portfolio by enhancing its cloud-based manufacturing execution…
GE Digital continues improving its Proficy Smart Factory portfolio by enhancing its cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) for overall equipment effectiveness and production and quality management.
CUI Devices' new AMT13A series of incremental encoders addresses silicon lead time issues and increases the range of…
CUI Devices' new AMT13A series of incremental encoders addresses silicon lead time issues and increases the range of shaft sizes available to customers.
ABB introduces a retrofit program to replace aging protection devices with new multi-function devices. The program…
ABB introduces a retrofit program to replace aging protection devices with new multi-function devices. The program promises to extend the lifespan of switchgears and future-proof equipment for an ever-expanding electrical grid.
Uninterruptible power supplies are beneficial in applications where a consistent power supply protects and operates…
Uninterruptible power supplies are beneficial in applications where a consistent power supply protects and operates sensitive electrical equipment. Traco’s latest TIB-240BCMU module can turn a normal AC/DC power supply into an operable UPS system.
Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching.…
Hosted by IMEngineering West in Anaheim, CA on Feb 7-9, the Automation Technology Expo (ATX) West is quickly approaching. Check out some of the innovative factory automation and robotic solutions to be demonstrated on the show floor.
Banner Engineering has introduced an audible indicator to its existing family of modular, in-line light tower indicators…
Banner Engineering has introduced an audible indicator to its existing family of modular, in-line light tower indicators to provide real-time audible alerts to operators.
Moxa’s latest industrial gateways, the AIG-100 Series, aim to simplify remote data transfer between IIoT devices and…
Moxa’s latest industrial gateways, the AIG-100 Series, aim to simplify remote data transfer between IIoT devices and are especially targeted for increasing communication efficiency in renewable energy systems.
Crouzet introduces the "slimmest PLC" to the industrial automation market. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is…
Crouzet introduces the "slimmest PLC" to the industrial automation market. At only 17.5mm wide, the Millennium Slim is changing the way we think about control automation topology.
With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art"…
With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art" mega factory in Shanghai for manufacturing next-generation robots.
Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to…
Thought leadership from Rockwell Automation execs point to future trends and how to leverage technology and skills to increase productivity and the security of operational technology (OT).
Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment.…
Managing temperature and humidity is crucial to preventing damage in control cabinets and to manufacturing equipment. Banner has created the S15S sensor for use with cloud monitoring, giving manufacturers more efficient environmental control.
Technology developer OnLogic announces the release of a new machine controller powered by a low-cost development board…
Technology developer OnLogic announces the release of a new machine controller powered by a low-cost development board equipped with digital and analog I/O control for local, edge, or cloud computing.
Arduino takes a leap of faith and moves into the world of industrial automation with the first-ever Arduino PLC,…
Arduino takes a leap of faith and moves into the world of industrial automation with the first-ever Arduino PLC, partnering with Finder to design the Opta with control engineers in mind.
One of the most time-consuming parts of the maintenance solution process has been addressed in a new release by eschbach…
One of the most time-consuming parts of the maintenance solution process has been addressed in a new release by eschbach who uses an AI-powered platform to filter and find the most relevant information.
Fluke, one of the most trusted electrical testing device manufacturers, is expanding its line of PV system testers with…
Fluke, one of the most trusted electrical testing device manufacturers, is expanding its line of PV system testers with the SMFT-1000 kit with multifunction analyzer and I-V curve tracing.
Emerson releases Movicon.NExT 4.2 software to simplify automation system integration across platforms, vendors, and…
Emerson releases Movicon.NExT 4.2 software to simplify automation system integration across platforms, vendors, and protocols. They have enhanced the security and made the interfaces more intuitive.
Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the…
Control Automation is proud to announce updates to several chapters of our popular online textbook. Check out the improvements in the PLC, Feedback Control, and Power Generation sections.
Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release…
Copia reduces the strain of backing up automation code on the factory floor with their latest software release DeviceLink. This automated backup software makes use of the Git workflow and backup running code automatically.
Increasing motor speed is critical in many situations, but it also poses serious risks in both electrical and mechanical…
Increasing motor speed is critical in many situations, but it also poses serious risks in both electrical and mechanical performance if not driven properly. Enter Rockwell Automation’s new PowerFlex 6000T.