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Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top…

Installing a reversing contactor is only half the project; ensuring safety and reliable performance under load is a top priority for motor control designs.

Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…

Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and…

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.

AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate…

AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand…

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.

The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position,…

The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.

Discover how AI-powered machine vision is transforming manufacturing by improving inspection speed, accuracy, and…

Discover how AI-powered machine vision is transforming manufacturing by improving inspection speed, accuracy, and scalability. Learn how to choose the right vision solution—from rule-based inspection to Edge AI and Advanced AI—to optimize quality and production efficiency.

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload,…

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload, sealed design, precision, controls, and integration workflow.

Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing…

Compressed air is a standard industrial fixture, but it can be expensive when years of improper maintenance and servicing finally catch up. But what can be done to prevent these rising costs?

Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.

Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.

The new HLZ safety switches deliver 10 kN of locking force and IP69K protection for heavy-duty safety in demanding…

The new HLZ safety switches deliver 10 kN of locking force and IP69K protection for heavy-duty safety in demanding industrial applications.

A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and…

A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of…

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and…

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2…

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is…

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system.…

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator…

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.

Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for…

Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET.