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Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

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.


News Mar 01, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

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.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

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.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA has committed to building its LNG instrument portfolio to support American energy production. The company has been awarded several Gulf Coast projects where it will provide LNG tank gauging systems.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.


News Feb 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

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.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has announced three new submersible level transmitters with analog outputs for clean water and wastewater applications.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens has developed a new application within its existing cloud-based digital platform to help organizations optimize building operations and reach their sustainability goals.


News Feb 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while maintaining accuracy with an eco-friendly operation.


News Feb 12, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Major automation players, including Beijer Electronics, Phoenix Contact, Mitsubishi Electric, and others, have announced collab and partnership projects to ensure the industry's successful future.


News Feb 11, 2024 by Seth Price
Balluff Offers Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor With Range up to 1.5 km

Balluff Offers Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor With Range up to 1.5 km

Balluff's absolute linear position measuring system is designed to deliver intelligent and consistent position measurement in crane systems. It can calculate positions up to a distance of 1.5 km continuously.


News Feb 07, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Dunkermotoren Launches High-performance Linear Motor Series

Adding to its linear solutions, Dunkermotoren has released its latest linear motor series. The new motors are designed to deliver high performance in demanding applications across industries.


News Feb 06, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Westermo Unveils SandCat: Plug-and-Play Switches for Industrial Ethernet Networks

Westermo Unveils SandCat: Plug-and-Play Switches for Industrial Ethernet Networks

Westermo has announced its latest series of plug-and-play unmanaged industrial Ethernet switches designed to be versatile, reliable, compact, and user-friendly.


News Feb 05, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
 Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.


News Jan 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Expands Smart Water Management Portfolio With Latest Acquisition

ABB Expands Smart Water Management Portfolio With Latest Acquisition

With the acquisition of Real Tech, a market leader in real-time water quality monitoring, ABB looks to expand its portfolio in the water management sector and address water infrastructure needs.


News Jan 23, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

New Aircore EC Motors: Infinitum Eases Installation and Energy Burdens

A recent innovation from Infinitum has seen the launch of the next generation of the Aircore EC motor lineup, with a PCB stator and greatly reduced weight for energy efficiency in motion industries.


News Jan 22, 2024 by David Peterson
SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC Launches Latest Solutions: Vacuum Filters and a Wireless System with IO-Link

SMC has released a new series of vacuum filters to keep vacuum equipment running optimally. The company has also added IO-Link to its existing compact EXW1 wireless system.


News Jan 18, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
The Automator’s Edge: New Weekly Video Series Comes to Control!

The Automator’s Edge: New Weekly Video Series Comes to Control!

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.


News Jan 16, 2024 by David Peterson