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The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid…

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid engineering project development, and an enhanced, user-inspired interface.

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm…

The new multi-axis stepper motor controls are designed for two and five-phase motors, with an accuracy down to 0.15 μm and compatibility with high-speed EtherCAT communication systems.

Voltage is a simple topic at the surface, yet also extremely complex, with thousands of scenarios involving the unseen…

Voltage is a simple topic at the surface, yet also extremely complex, with thousands of scenarios involving the unseen forces of electron flow all around us. These 7 facts might surprise you!

Eschbach’s AI-supported Shiftconnector Smart Solutions is now available to its process industry customers, speeding up…

Eschbach’s AI-supported Shiftconnector Smart Solutions is now available to its process industry customers, speeding up insight generation to optimize operations.

Rockwell Automation has enhanced the FactoryTalk Optix platform by adding the DataReady Smart Machines, aimed at…

Rockwell Automation has enhanced the FactoryTalk Optix platform by adding the DataReady Smart Machines, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and improving decision-making capabilities.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation.…

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has updated a popular standard used specifically for process automation. The updates include new symbols, re-organization, and technical reports.

A recent industry partnership hopes to prove that AI can speed up the training and increase the response and accuracy…

A recent industry partnership hopes to prove that AI can speed up the training and increase the response and accuracy rate of new technicians, enhancing safety and profitability.

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal…

ABB Robotics has partnered with US-based start-up Molg to create robotic microfactories that will automate the disposal of data center e-waste. The microfactories will disassemble, recover, and recycle old electronic components.

At Chillventa 2024, Invertek Drives announced updates to its Optidrive Coolvert high-performance drives. Series updates…

At Chillventa 2024, Invertek Drives announced updates to its Optidrive Coolvert high-performance drives. Series updates include a new, larger frame size and enhanced safety features.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure…

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure Integration Server (SIS) to enhance functionality in Industrial IoT applications.

OTTO has released a new software update that has given their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) a software upgrade to enable…

OTTO has released a new software update that has given their Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) a software upgrade to enable faster and more efficient performance while providing enhanced authentication security measures.

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These…

Tolomatic has introduced five new RSX high-force electric linear actuators to meet a broader range of applications. These high-force actuators may be a better option than traditional hydraulics.

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs…

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs gather, process, and integrate data with high-level systems in one platform.

Rockwell Automation has recently added new wireless interface capabilities to their Stratix 4300 lineup of industrial…

Rockwell Automation has recently added new wireless interface capabilities to their Stratix 4300 lineup of industrial ethernet routers.

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only…

The new DCR 1048i sensor with optical character verification is capable of reading, locating, and validating not only barcodes but also human-readable text to verify print quality.

By acquiring Manas Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of flow meters in India, Baumer expands its portfolio of flow…

By acquiring Manas Microsystems, a leading manufacturer of flow meters in India, Baumer expands its portfolio of flow measurement solutions and extends its international market reach.

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various…

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors…

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors and drive systems with the latest in communication technology.