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SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

SMC Releases New Vacuum Ejector and Vacuum Pump Systems

The latest addition to SMC’s vacuum ejector lineup is the ZK2_A series, featuring greatly improved efficiency and increased suction speed over other models.


News Feb 19, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo Launches Latest in Life Science Automation Solutions

Festo has developed new life science automation solutions, including a flexible pipetting system. The system is designed to deliver wide-range pipette dispensing from 20 microliters to 20 milliliters.


News Feb 18, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.


News Feb 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
UL Has Certified a New Siemens Motor Drive With Simulation and Digital Twins

UL Has Certified a New Siemens Motor Drive With Simulation and Digital Twins

In a first for the industry, one aspect of a Siemens controller has been certified by UL Solutions using a digital twin representation This may pave the way for new methods of product verification.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Seth Price
ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AAEON’s New BOXER-6711 Industrial PC is Built for Builders

AAEON’s New BOXER-6711 Industrial PC is Built for Builders

AAEON has released a new industrial PC (IPC), the BOXER-6711-ADN, designed for machine builders and ruggedized and outfitted with communication protocols for heavy industrial use.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Yokogawa and TIM Solution Create New 8D Digital Twin for Customers

Yokogawa and TIM Solution Create New 8D Digital Twin for Customers

Yokogawa has partnered with TIM Solution to bring TIM’s 8D digital twin platform to a global market while boosting Yokogawa’s digital twin portfolio options for plant maintenance and optimization.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has announced three new submersible level transmitters with analog outputs for clean water and wastewater applications.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA Robotics Mixed Reality Software Improves Motion Programming

KUKA.MixedReality Assistant helps engineers visualize robotic motions before programming or deployment in order to accelerate robot start-up, one of the hardest parts of automation.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Seth Price
How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.


Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens has developed a new application within its existing cloud-based digital platform to help organizations optimize building operations and reach their sustainability goals.


News Feb 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while maintaining accuracy with an eco-friendly operation.


News Feb 12, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

ATX West 2024: Robots, Vision, and Machine Building Innovation

IME West, featuring packaging, medical, and plastic manufacturing as well as the ATX West automation show, was a huge success, showcasing many exciting tech displays from hundreds of companies.


News Feb 12, 2024 by David Peterson
Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Major automation players, including Beijer Electronics, Phoenix Contact, Mitsubishi Electric, and others, have announced collab and partnership projects to ensure the industry's successful future.


News Feb 11, 2024 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Electric Collaborates With Hacarus and Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric Collaborates With Hacarus and Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual inspection in manufacturing and enhance interoperability for air defense systems.


News Feb 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech Introduces Single- and Multi-Axis Servo Drives for Precise Motion Control

Aerotech now offers a new line of servo motor drives designed for precision motion control. The single and multi-axis servo drives are built for machine design and automation across industries.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Seth Price
Antaira Technologies Creates New Compact Ethernet Switch

Antaira Technologies Creates New Compact Ethernet Switch

Antaira Technologies has recently released a new 8-port industrial Ethernet switch, designed to bring reliable connectivity to applications in harsh control system environments.


News Feb 08, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

The First Exciting Days at ATX West 2024

ATX West is in full swing in Anaheim. Control Automation is checking out the action and visiting with many exciting companies sharing stories of incredible innovations that have happened in 2023.


News Feb 07, 2024 by David Peterson
Balluff Offers Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor With Range up to 1.5 km

Balluff Offers Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor With Range up to 1.5 km

Balluff's absolute linear position measuring system is designed to deliver intelligent and consistent position measurement in crane systems. It can calculate positions up to a distance of 1.5 km continuously.


News Feb 07, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo