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Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder…

Beckhoff released a 12-channel, multi-functional expansion module with special configurable features such as an encoder input, a PWM output, and an up/down counter for a variety of signal options.

Frequency filters remove unwanted variations from signals and power sources. In this article, we explore why we need…

Frequency filters remove unwanted variations from signals and power sources. In this article, we explore why we need frequency filters in industrial automation and where they are commonly found.

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino…

At Control.com, we’re PLC and machine enthusiasts, but we are also makers at heart. This recent announcement by Arduino is ready to make waves and break boundaries in control cabinets around the world!

Human-machine interfaces, or HMIs, provide visual process data and allow access to process parameters and diagnostics…

Human-machine interfaces, or HMIs, provide visual process data and allow access to process parameters and diagnostics information. What’s inside these touchscreen displays, and how do they actually work?

Learn how to make complex calculations for validating data easily with the STD instruction, and learn how to display…

Learn how to make complex calculations for validating data easily with the STD instruction, and learn how to display array sizes programmatically with the SIZE instruction.

Rockwell aims to help machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers with improved efficiency to their Micro800…

Rockwell aims to help machine builders, integrators, and manufacturers with improved efficiency to their Micro800 controllers and design software.

Siemens introduces a new addition to the Reyrolle protection product line that is capable of being installed in remote…

Siemens introduces a new addition to the Reyrolle protection product line that is capable of being installed in remote locations with the ability of dual-power sources.

Air power drives a lot of modern equipment. Robot grippers, ejectors, actuators, and rotary tables are just a few of the…

Air power drives a lot of modern equipment. Robot grippers, ejectors, actuators, and rotary tables are just a few of the devices controlled by air. What’s inside those banks of solenoid valves, and how do they work?

With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art"…

With the growing global robotics market, ABB seeks to capitalize on the growing demands by opening a "state-of-the-art" mega factory in Shanghai for manufacturing next-generation robots.

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough…

LIDAR technology, critical for mobile robotic and logistic applications, has been the subject of new breakthrough research led by Phlux Technology, using innovative materials to solve barriers to progress.

Industrial communication channels often contain terms such as ‘Modbus over RS485’ or ‘CIP Safety over Ethernet’.…

Industrial communication channels often contain terms such as ‘Modbus over RS485’ or ‘CIP Safety over Ethernet’. What does it mean to send one network over another, and how does it work to your advantage?

Techman Robot aims to save manufacturers time and money through the use of artificial intelligence with its AI Cobot…

Techman Robot aims to save manufacturers time and money through the use of artificial intelligence with its AI Cobot series that includes smart vision, improved pick and place, and a built in AI interface.

Siemens has released a compact, customizable circuit breaker for power generation plants. The circuit breaker is suitable…

Siemens has released a compact, customizable circuit breaker for power generation plants. The circuit breaker is suitable for new installations or retrofits, thanks in part to the customizations available.

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn…

Total laboratory automation (TLA) helps in workforce utilization, reduced costs, and management of routine testing. Learn about what TLA is, its components, and what to consider before replacing a traditional laboratory.

SMC has developed a size 16 AC servo motor for applications which require high accuracy and low power consumption, fit…

SMC has developed a size 16 AC servo motor for applications which require high accuracy and low power consumption, fit for use in machining, packaging, and assembling operations.

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while…

Veo Robotics brings customers its new FreeMove Engine 2.0 to help meet the demands of flexible manufacturing while maintaining worker safety.

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able…

Choosing the right robot gripper can be a daunting task, especially when a gripper that is fully controllable and is able to grip small, delicate components is needed. Enter Schunk’s new EGK smart gripper.

Learn how to streamline your ladder logic by searching and sorting arrays with the FSC and SRT instructions in the…

Learn how to streamline your ladder logic by searching and sorting arrays with the FSC and SRT instructions in the Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) Studio 5000 programming software.

The University of Manchester inaugurated the opening of its new center for the advancement of robotics and artificial…

The University of Manchester inaugurated the opening of its new center for the advancement of robotics and artificial intelligence-based innovations.