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Installing and Using Modern Industrial Joystick Controls

Installing and Using Modern Industrial Joystick Controls

Discover how digital and analog industrial joysticks can provide crucial precision in sectors like manufacturing and industrial automation, used mainly for motion control applications.


AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect Adds Expansion Modules To CLICK PLC Family

AutomationDirect has released four new modules for the CLICK PLC that enable IIoT application expansion, TTL signals, and analog simulations.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

AI-Powered Safety: Schneider Electric’s Groundbreaking Patent

Schneider Electric unveils a patent using AI-driven reinforcement learning to enhance industrial process safety, optimizing hazard analysis and risk prevention.


News Mar 11, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

Pairing IIoT with cloud services provides industrial and manufacturing facilities with real-time data displayed in intuitive dashboards and reduces downtime.


Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.


FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America Releases Free Online Robot Training Resource

FANUC America launches Tech Transfer, a free online video training platform offering tutorials on robotics and automation to enhance user skills and confidence.


News Mar 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson has released version 10.6 of its PAC Machine Edition integrated development environment. The update includes a new PLC simulator and other performance improvements to increase developer efficiency.


News Mar 09, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Antaira Releases Industrial PoE Switches for Extreme Environments

Antaira Releases Industrial PoE Switches for Extreme Environments

Antaira Technologies’ new industrial PoE switches combine a wide operating temperature and fanless design with multiport versatility, enabling low-voltage industrial networking in harsh conditions.


News Mar 08, 2025 by Seth Price
OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

The new Axial AX300 edge server from OnLogic is designed to provide businesses of all sizes with powerful, secure, and easily deployed on-site AI and edge capabilities.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Milestones in Robotic and Automated Military and Aerospace Systems

Milestones in Robotic and Automated Military and Aerospace Systems

Milrem Robotics and Hanwha Aerospace join forces to develop robotic combat vehicles, while L3Harris Technologies launches a new rocket engine and military asset software.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Partners with Acontis to Enhance EtherCAT for Motion Control

Delta Motion has teamed up with Acontis Technologies to enhance the RMC200 motion controller, adding EtherCAT MainDevice capability for increased communication capabilities.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

Leuze: a Laser Scanner with More Flexible Memory and Connectivity

The new RSL 200 safety laser scanner, which will be showcased at the upcoming LogiMAT show, promises flexible configuration via Bluetooth and USB, as well as a removable memory module.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

Dobot Launches Collaborative Robot Series Built for Extreme Environments

The latest collaborative robot series from Dobot is designed to withstand water, dust, and oil, thanks to design features including internal positive pneumatic pressure and a fluororubber exterior.


News Mar 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting reliability in industrial settings.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
PID Visualized: Watch Proportional, Integral, and Derivative in Motion

PID Visualized: Watch Proportional, Integral, and Derivative in Motion

Watch how each of the P and I terms influence the output of a motion control system. How do we explain and prevent terms like overshoot, error, and long settling time?


Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

Compact and Speedy: Mitsubishi Electric Rolls Out New SCARA Robots

The latest additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s SCARA robots deliver high-speed automation in a smaller and lighter package than the company’s earlier models.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Seth Price
Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Building Custom M12 Sensor Cables? Banner Has an Easy Solution

Ease the frustration of soldering and terminal screws to create reliable M12 cables for field wiring with the new slide-lock connectors from Banner Engineering.


News Mar 05, 2025 by David Peterson
The Guide to Solid State and Electromechanical Relays

The Guide to Solid State and Electromechanical Relays

The relay is one of the world’s oldest electrical components. Industrial engineers must understand how to identify, control, and troubleshoot all kinds of electrical relays.


Ebooks Mar 04, 2025 by Control.com
Cutting-Edge Warehouse Tech Unveiled at LogiMAT 2025

Cutting-Edge Warehouse Tech Unveiled at LogiMAT 2025

Addverb showcases Trakr 2.0, Cruiser 360, HOCA, and Brisk at LogiMAT 2025, introducing automation to enhance efficiency, safety, and accuracy in logistics.


News Mar 04, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
February Automation Highlights: Beckhoff, Yaskawa, Emerson & More

February Automation Highlights: Beckhoff, Yaskawa, Emerson & More

Catch up on the latest automation news from February 2025! New actuators, IPC speed boosts, AI-powered robotics, welding tools, and safety valves—stay informed!


News Mar 03, 2025 by David Peterson