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Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex Premiers In-Sight SnAPP Vision Sensor

Cognex’s newest vision sensor offers easy programming and an improved customer experience.


News Sep 22, 2023 by Seth Price
Beijer’s Nexto BCS-NX3008 PLC Now Certified for Industry 4.0 Innovation

Beijer’s Nexto BCS-NX3008 PLC Now Certified for Industry 4.0 Innovation

A key player on Beijer’s Nexto PLC bench, the BCS-NX3008 CPU was recently awarded UL and DNV certifications paving the way for the future of Industry 4.0 automation and control.


News Sep 15, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Develops New Robotic Motion Teaching Technology

Panasonic Holdings Company helps to reduce programming time for collaborative robots by using a new variable impedance control method.


News Sep 14, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

Packing It Up: Summary of the Las Vegas Pack Expo 2023

2,000 exciting displays, 4 massive exhibition halls, 1 gigantic show to highlight the advancements in the packaging and processing industries in 2023. Check out the sights from Pack Expo!


News Sep 13, 2023 by David Peterson
Pack Expo Exceeds All Expectations

Pack Expo Exceeds All Expectations

Pack Expo Las Vegas kicks off day 1 with exciting demonstrations from OEMs, integrators, and service providers from all around the packaging and processing industry. Check out the sights from the show!


News Sep 11, 2023 by David Peterson
Optical Sensing in a Cube: Pepperl+Fuchs R202

Optical Sensing in a Cube: Pepperl+Fuchs R202

Pepperl+Fuchs' new R202 proximity sensor offers a cubicle design, a threaded face, and a bracket engineered for accurate mounting and adjustment.


News Sep 05, 2023 by David Peterson
Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

Teledyne FLIR’s Lepton 3.1 R Thermal Camera Module Ideal for Integrators

The size of a dime, Teledyne FLIR introduces a versatile new infrared thermal camera with one of the widest fields of view on the market.


News Aug 26, 2023 by Seth Price
Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Do More With Remote Access for Banner Safety Controllers

Safety controllers hold a respected position in automation, relaying critical information between field and plant-level systems. Banner Engineering’s line of XS26 controllers has been optimized for networking.


News Aug 23, 2023 by David Peterson
Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric Launches Managed Security Services

Schneider Electric offers its Managed Security Services (MSS) geared towards shoring up industrial data security and readiness.


News Aug 22, 2023 by Seth Price
WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO Debuts New Protocols for Its CC-100 PLC

WAGO recently added new features to its compact CC-100, offering users a versatile PLC with a wider range of protocols.


News Aug 21, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Optical Sensing and Picking Indication All in One New Banner Device

Optical Sensing and Picking Indication All in One New Banner Device

Banner Engineering combines sensing, indication, and some basic programmable logic into the new PVS28 device, particularly targeted for use in the logistics and fulfillment industry.


News Aug 21, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
HELUKABEL’s New Single-Handed Cable Cutter

HELUKABEL’s New Single-Handed Cable Cutter

You only need one hand to safely use HELUKABEL's ergonomic cable insulation cutter in the field.


News Aug 17, 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
PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

PATLITE Debuts New USB-Controlled Signal Beacon

Signal beacons are an important part of most automated manufacturing processes. Recently PATLITE developed a new line of sensors with several mounting options and USB programming capabilities.


News Aug 15, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA Expands its AMR Portfolio With KMR iisy and KMP 1500P

KUKA recently announced the addition of two new autonomous mobile robot (AMR) systems designed to help improve logistics and material handling operations with industry 4.0-capable solutions.


News Aug 12, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Fraunhofer Develops New Technology for Autonomous Seafloor and Surface Marine Mapping

Fraunhofer Develops New Technology for Autonomous Seafloor and Surface Marine Mapping

Autonomous river, lake and port mapping with Fraunhofer’s new unmanned surface vessel (USV) can help reduce the cost of expensive surveying necessary for safe navigation and maritime commerce.


News Aug 11, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Thinking Outside the Cabinet: Rockwell Introduces Direct-Mount Servo Drives

Thinking Outside the Cabinet: Rockwell Introduces Direct-Mount Servo Drives

Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Automation took their popular servo drive line and right-sized it for easy installation on machines in the field or directly mounting to servo motors.


News Aug 10, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Expands XIO Controller Series To Aid Petroleum Industry

ABB Expands XIO Controller Series To Aid Petroleum Industry

ABB has added new products with enhanced capabilities to the XIO series of controllers with the aim of improving upstream efficiency in the oil and gas industries.


News Aug 05, 2023 by Seth Price
Control Automation Welcomes Steve Kuehn as New Editor-in-Chief

Control Automation Welcomes Steve Kuehn as New Editor-in-Chief

Industrial automation industry leader, Steven Kuehn, joins Control Automation as the new Editor-in-Chief.


News Aug 03, 2023 by Dale Wilson
The Annual Control Engineering Survey - 2023 Edition

The Annual Control Engineering Survey - 2023 Edition

The quality of content from our educational site comes from understanding our audience and your needs. Help give us the best snapshot of today’s control industry, along with a free chance to win one of several Amazon card prizes!


News Aug 01, 2023 by David Peterson