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Nord Expands NORDAC Pro VFD Line to Support Motors up to 200 HP

Nord Expands NORDAC Pro VFD Line to Support Motors up to 200 HP

A single VFD family now supports motors from 0.33 to 200 hp, helping simplify machine design, commissioning, and maintenance across applications.


News Aug 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.


News Jul 31, 2026 by Seth Price
Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.


News Jul 30, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

KUKA Brings LBR iisy Cobots to iiQKA.OS2 Automation Platform

Industrial robots become easier to deploy and scale as KUKA combines its LBR iisy robots with the cybersecure iiQKA.OS2 operating system.


News Jul 29, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.


The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.


Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.


News Jul 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Autonics Launches Modular SPRS Multi-Channel Power Controllers

Autonics Launches Modular SPRS Multi-Channel Power Controllers

Explore the Autonics SPRS Series, featuring modular multi-channel power control, advanced diagnostics, and support for EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, and PROFINET.


News Jul 26, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
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