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Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Parallel Load Devices: Multiple AC Motors on One Control Circuit

Requiring multiple AC motors to start simultaneously is a common need for conveyors within manufacturing plants, but can we really reduce costs and panel space by eliminating redundant components?


Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge applications in one rugged platform.


News Jul 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

Explore how ABB and Roche are using robotics and AI to automate clinical laboratories, helping address workforce shortages and improve diagnostic workflows.


News Jul 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive maintenance to detect failures before downtime occurs.


News Jul 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.


Danfoss Releases Water-Dedicated Variable Frequency Drive Portfolio

Danfoss Releases Water-Dedicated Variable Frequency Drive Portfolio

The iC7-Aqua is a VFD engineered for water management systems. It includes built-in protection features for pumping equipment and has been built to reduce energy consumption.


News Jul 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Launches Non-Intrusive, Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Emerson Launches Non-Intrusive, Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters

The new Flexim FLUXUS 631 series of ultrasonic flow meters features a clamp-on design to measure gases, liquids, and steam on demand.


News Jul 18, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

Discover ABB's latest industrial automation releases, including FIM 3.5 software, the ProcessMaster FER620 flow sensor, and the AI-powered Flexley Stack F712 forklift.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

Baumer Expands Industrial Vision with OX Sensor and RF Cameras

New Baumer vision products combine laser profile sensing with Canon RF lens compatibility to improve inspection accuracy, flexibility, and machine vision performance.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
MIKROE Accelerates PLC I/O Testing with Photorelays from Toshiba

MIKROE Accelerates PLC I/O Testing with Photorelays from Toshiba

MIKROE’s Opto 8 Click helps PLC designers compare Toshiba photorelays, so they can build prototypes and pick components more quickly and easily.


News Jul 16, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Control Automation Day 2026: Faster Paths to Distributed Control and Remote I/O

Control Automation Day 2026: Faster Paths to Distributed Control and Remote I/O

Industrial systems are becoming more connected, distributed, and software-defined. Learn how NXP helps simplify remote I/O, industrial networking, and edge connectivity to accelerate automation development.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Eliminate Friction with Wireless Power and Data

Control Automation Day 2026: Eliminate Friction with Wireless Power and Data

Avoid connector wear and downtime with wireless power and data transmission. Learn how near-field communication enables low-latency Ethernet to boost reliability and automation flexibility.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Optimizing Device Performance and Communication

Control Automation Day 2026: Optimizing Device Performance and Communication

Join us for a deep dive into how modern connector technology transforms automated systems. Learn how it boosts efficiency and cuts TCO while driving the future of AI and sustainability.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Solving Integration Challenges with Industrial Networks

Control Automation Day 2026: Solving Integration Challenges with Industrial Networks

Join the Control.com engineering team as we solve a few common challenges facing integration teams working with modern PLC and network equipment.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Trends of a Modular Tower Light

Control Automation Day 2026: Trends of a Modular Tower Light

Modern tower lights are now more connected and customizable than ever. In this webinar, learn how to utilize their latest features for improved safety and predictive maintenance.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Creating and Verifying PLC Code with AI

Control Automation Day 2026: Creating and Verifying PLC Code with AI

AI tools are assisting with virtually every segment of discrete and process automation. But what exactly is happening behind the scenes, and how can we know?


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Learn About Smarter Panel Design

Control Automation Day 2026: Learn About Smarter Panel Design

From easier initial builds to smarter day-to-day operations, discover how solutions in illumination, safety, condition monitoring, and connectivity maximize control panel efficiency and reliability.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Control Automation Day 2026: Join Us for the Opening Keynote

Control Automation Day 2026: Join Us for the Opening Keynote

Equipment failures, often caused by industrial motors, lead to costly downtime. Learn how to leverage data-driven insights to predict these failures before they happen and improve maintenance.


News Jul 15, 2026 by David Peterson
Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

Datalogic Showcases AI Tools for Smarter Factory Automation

New AI-driven solutions from Datalogic enhance safety, machine vision, laser marking, and barcode reading for more flexible manufacturing.


News Jul 14, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Supervisory Control: How Commands Operate Real-world Objects

Supervisory Control: How Commands Operate Real-world Objects

In power generation facilities, operational commands are issued, then make their way to the final real-world breakers, before feedback commands relay the position back to the control system.