Pilz Unveils IO-Link Safety Light Curtain and Multi-Function Radar

Pilz Unveils IO-Link Safety Light Curtain and Multi-Function Radar

The PSENopt II Advanced light curtains feature OSSD and IO-Link Safety operating modes, while the PSENradar live combines presence detection, counting, and tracking in a single sensor.


News 3 hours ago by Seth Price
Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.


Banner Engineering Introduces Machine-Mountable RSr Safety Relay

Banner Engineering Introduces Machine-Mountable RSr Safety Relay

Banner Engineering’s RSr remote safety relay offers high-current safety switching for machines. It features IP65/IP67 protection, an 8 A output, and requires no programming.


News Oct 04, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

How to Use AI Without Exposing Engineering Data

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into engineering workflows, we must also pay attention to important questions around data security, privacy, and governance.


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When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

When Testing Data Can’t Be Trusted: The Role of Calibration in Automated QC

The accuracy of many automated manufacturing systems can be verified simply by visual inspection or built-in alarms. However, quality control systems rely on a traceable process of calibration.


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SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

New CQE compact cylinders from SMC deliver up to 1.5 times the theoretical output of CQ2 models, with new sizes, strokes, and configuration options.


News Sep 26, 2026 by Austin Futrell
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AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.


News Sep 25, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich