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Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Think BIG! Phoenix Contact Expands STEM and STEELS-focused Program

Phoenix Contact assigns $565,000 in funds to enrich the school curriculum for students in Central Pennsylvania with hands-on, engineer-led STEM and STEELS education.


News Oct 26, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Precise Angles in Press Brake Operations: Wenglor’s New Angle Sensor

Precise Angles in Press Brake Operations: Wenglor’s New Angle Sensor

Sheet metal bending is a common manufacturing process, effective for thin metal parts. The new MLSL1xxS50 from Wenglor ensures accurate bends in sheet metal for many different applications.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Temperature Monitoring in a Compact Sensor: Banner Has the Solution

Temperature Monitoring in a Compact Sensor: Banner Has the Solution

Banner Engineering has unveiled a new dual thermistor to temp output converter, providing two separate temperature differential readings on one Modbus communication address channel.


News Oct 23, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.


News Oct 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff has added the C6040-0090 line of IPC controllers, featuring the next generation of Intel multi-core processors to upgrade motion, vision, AI, and SCADA applications.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Seth Price
New Ethernet I/O Modules From Acromag Promise Simple Expandability

New Ethernet I/O Modules From Acromag Promise Simple Expandability

Acromag has recently released the latest NT2300 Series of Ethernet I/O modules for use in industrial applications, giving customers access to up to 32 analog outputs from a single IP address.


News Oct 19, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
New PFM to Analog Output Converters Provide Easy Signal Integration

New PFM to Analog Output Converters Provide Easy Signal Integration

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into systems to allow seamless communication between devices.


News Oct 19, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Carlo Gavazzi’s New DCT1 Energy Meter for Fast EV Chargers

Carlo Gavazzi’s New DCT1 Energy Meter for Fast EV Chargers

To meet the rising challenge of rapid, efficient EV charging, Carlo Gavazzi has recently introduced the DCT1, a new energy metering device for fast-charging stations.


News Oct 17, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in 10 flexible models.


News Oct 14, 2023 by Seth Price
Priming its Solar Test and Measurement Offerings to Utilities, Fluke Acquires Solmetric

Priming its Solar Test and Measurement Offerings to Utilities, Fluke Acquires Solmetric

With the acquisition of Solmetric, Fluke positions itself to become a leader in industrial and solar (PV) test and measurement solutions.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Making Process Changes a Snap: Balluff’s Guided Changeover Solution

Making Process Changes a Snap: Balluff’s Guided Changeover Solution

Balluff’s automated Guided Changeover Solutions seeks to solve a common production challenge: flexible adaptation between processes while maintaining tight QC tolerances.


News Oct 11, 2023 by David Peterson
Data From the Edge: Embedded Edge Compute Module From Rockwell Automation

Data From the Edge: Embedded Edge Compute Module From Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation introduces a new family of edge computing modules, ready for Allen-Bradley control networks and Industry 4.0 control innovation.


News Oct 11, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Wenglor’s Inductive Ring Sensors Ready for Robotic Metallic Parts Feeding Applications

Wenglor’s Inductive Ring Sensors Ready for Robotic Metallic Parts Feeding Applications

Wenglor’s new inductive ring sensors promise easy mounting and faster, more accurate parts counting.


News Oct 10, 2023 by Seth Price
Banner’s New S15C Pressure Sensors

Banner’s New S15C Pressure Sensors

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for most major communication protocols.


News Oct 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Cognex DataMan Barcode Readers Want to Help You Accelerate Tracking and Logistics

Cognex DataMan Barcode Readers Want to Help You Accelerate Tracking and Logistics

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.


News Oct 05, 2023 by Seth Price
Brooks Instrument’s New Low-Flow Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

Brooks Instrument’s New Low-Flow Coriolis Mass Flow Meter

Brooks Instrument releases an IoT-ready mass flow meter for high-precision measurement of liquids and gasses.


News Sep 28, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence Introduces World’s First Clamp-On Air-Flow Sensor With New Series

Keyence announces the release of innovative air monitoring sensors designed to provide critical air system data when and where it’s needed most.


News Sep 27, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Level 1 And 2 EV Energy Level Meter

Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Level 1 And 2 EV Energy Level Meter

Carlo Gavazzi has released a single-phase electrical monitor device that is compact and has a backlit display to gather data about electrical system usage and real-time performance.


News Sep 25, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO and FANUC to Expedite E-commerce and Warehousing Fulfillment With Vision-Enhancing Software

OSARO’s SightWorks vision software boosts FANUC’s robotic picking prowess to optimize fulfillment operations.


News Sep 23, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida