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It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering…

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering team contacted our friends at OnLogic to gain some insight into VPN technology.

Samsung Electronics expanded its partnership with Rainbow Robotics to drive innovation in humanoid robots and enhance…

Samsung Electronics expanded its partnership with Rainbow Robotics to drive innovation in humanoid robots and enhance logistics automation.

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby…

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby objects with pre-collision sensing technology.

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.

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.

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.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas: like you’ve (probably) never heard it before.

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and…

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead,…

As an engineer, why would you settle for simply plugging and unplugging your Christmas lights when you could, instead, spend many hours automating this very important December job? Let me show you.

The University of Tulsa announced the opening of its Institute for Robotics & Autonomy, and other tech hubs are seeking…

The University of Tulsa announced the opening of its Institute for Robotics & Autonomy, and other tech hubs are seeking to advance robotics-based operations.

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator…

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator system to communicate the status of automated systems or facility issues.

Two new automation products are now available: one geared towards sensing and one towards safety.

Two new automation products are now available: one geared towards sensing and one towards safety.

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings…

PATLITE Corporation has announced the upcoming release of its GL10 series flashing beacon. This innovative beacon brings multi-color signaling, robust durability, and advanced integration options to industrial applications.

Join us for an exciting recap of the training sessions, keynotes, and technology exhibitors, live from Anaheim at…

Join us for an exciting recap of the training sessions, keynotes, and technology exhibitors, live from Anaheim at Rockwell’s Automation Fair expo.

Weidmuller has expanded its engineering services to simplify troubleshooting, installation, and interfacing between PLCs…

Weidmuller has expanded its engineering services to simplify troubleshooting, installation, and interfacing between PLCs and other hardware.

KEB offers machine builders the ability to sell their customers custom software for machine learning and predictive…

KEB offers machine builders the ability to sell their customers custom software for machine learning and predictive maintenance without years of development.

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and…

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and software platforms, aiding companies in the march toward IT/OT integration.

Flexxbotics enhances robot-driven quality inspection in smart manufacturing environments by introducing robot…

Flexxbotics enhances robot-driven quality inspection in smart manufacturing environments by introducing robot compatibility with LMI Technologies’s 3D measurement tools.