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Check out some recent developments in the automotive industry: vehicle manufacturing at ABB and deployments of automation…

Check out some recent developments in the automotive industry: vehicle manufacturing at ABB and deployments of automation in commercial and agricultural applications with Volvo and John Deere.

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion…

CODESYS is an automation software that is independent from any one vendor, capable of many PLC, I/O, and motion operations. However, being vendor-agnostic can present challenges. Learn how to get started.

Banner Engineering takes the complexity out of junction boxes with the new JB series I/O junction blocks, which have a…

Banner Engineering takes the complexity out of junction boxes with the new JB series I/O junction blocks, which have a number of available configurations and applications.

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy.…

The purpose of LOTO is to create a method of reducing the chance that a worker will be exposed to hazardous energy. It’s important for companies to establish an SOP for standardized LOTO practice.

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a…

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking…

The newest ultra-high frequency RFID reader from Pepperl+Fuchs can read up to 200 tags at a time, enabling bulk tracking of assets and inventory, particularly in gate automation systems in logistics.

Behold Weidmüller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility,…

Behold Weidmüller's Powercrimper Vario, a semi-automated electric crimping machine designed for efficiency, flexibility, and safety in panel building. It ensures perfect, reliable connections.

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic…

Have you ever disassembled a motor and wondered how it rotates? Throughout this article, we’ll discuss electromagnetic induction and how magnetic fields can be utilized to generate motion.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric…

WEG's new W80 AXgen axial flux motor was designed for energy efficiency and sustainability, making it ideal for electric vehicles and renewable energy.

Dextro is a mobile collaborative robot designed to optimize equipment maintenance in semiconductor manufacturing. The new…

Dextro is a mobile collaborative robot designed to optimize equipment maintenance in semiconductor manufacturing. The new cobot performs critical tasks, including etch chamber cleaning and consumable part replacement.

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and…

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a…

The choice to ground or float a power supply is not always clear in the NEC. This article explains floating or fixing a DC supply with respect to ground and how circuits can be functionally constructed both ways.

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting…

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting easy setup and connections using RSLinx and RSNetWorx.

Take a look back at the fav picks from our editorial team over the past year. Plus, check to see if you were keeping up…

Take a look back at the fav picks from our editorial team over the past year. Plus, check to see if you were keeping up with the trends: our top-viewed news and tech articles from 2024!

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball…

BallBot demonstrates the latest research in robot balancing abilities. A robot that moves by balancing on top of a ball can provide new motion solutions, opening up applications across industries.

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC…

Autonics has upgraded its existing portfolio of industrial PCs with the redevelopment of the APC series. The APC panel PC features a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a quad-core CPU for fast processing.

Kollmorgen has partnered with DREV to develop an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that will enhance worker safety and…

Kollmorgen has partnered with DREV to develop an automated guided vehicle (AGV) that will enhance worker safety and precious material recovery in battery production and recycling.

Weidmuller releases two new PACs in the u-Control series, capable of running widely used automation software and…

Weidmuller releases two new PACs in the u-Control series, capable of running widely used automation software and communicating to enterprise-level servers.