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Portable Leak Detection: Fluke Releases Mobile ii01 Acoustic Camera

Portable Leak Detection: Fluke Releases Mobile ii01 Acoustic Camera

The mobile acoustic imaging camera connects to Android devices via USB-C, giving maintenance teams a compact, portable tool to find compressed air and gas leaks.


News Sep 10, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI-Generated Code: To Trust or To Verify?

AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.


Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

Banner Engineering Introduces “Flat Pack” Photoelectric Sensor

The Q2F Flat Pack photoelectric sensor features an ultra-thin 4 mm housing designed for installation in low-profile machinery and constrained spaces.


News Sep 09, 2026 by Seth Price
ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.


News Sep 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.


News Sep 05, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.


News Sep 04, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.


News Sep 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

NORD Drivesystems Adds New Safety Functions to NORDAC ON VFDs

New motion-safety functions for NORDAC ON VFDs enable safe speed control, monitoring, and stopping while supporting PROFIsafe and FSoE industrial Ethernet networks.


News Sep 02, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.


Automated Water Management Safeguards the Suds for a Rural Coin Laundry

Automated Water Management Safeguards the Suds for a Rural Coin Laundry

Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that monitors well pressure while automatically switching and flushing the municipal supply.


FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

FANUC and Regal Rexnord Add a 7th Axis to Robot Automation Systems

A new collaboration mounts FANUC CRX robots on Regal Rexnord’s Movotrak CTU, adding a seventh axis to extend reach and simplify flexible factory automation.


News Aug 29, 2026 by Seth Price
Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

Rockwell Links AI Vision and QMS for Smarter Factory Quality

AI-powered machine vision now connects with Plex QMS to create a closed-loop quality workflow, helping teams detect defects, trace parts, and reduce response time.


News Aug 28, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

New graphic panels from Autonics use quad-core CPUs, offer several communication options, support VNC remote monitoring, and are IP66 rated for industrial use.


News Aug 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

The Rosemount 350A is a digital pH and ORP sensor featuring M12 plug-and-play connectivity for high-temperature and high-pressure process conditions.


News Aug 26, 2026 by Seth Price
Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives With Ethernet/IP

Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives With Ethernet/IP

An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.


Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Industrial gateways provide secure, reliable connections to OT infrastructure from the outside world, but the options can be overwhelming. Follow along as we dive into the world of gateways.


Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Industrial networks get more power and protection with Antaira’s 100 W PoE++ injector and 10GbE surge protectors for demanding installations.


News Aug 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

PACEdge 3.0 adds group management and an application marketplace to help manufacturers develop, deploy, and manage industrial edge applications at scale.


News Aug 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Seth Price