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The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

The Upgrade Adventure: Dataflow Management for Existing Systems

Modernizing legacy plants requires careful dataflow design. See how audits, protocol choices, edge computing and security layers can unify old and new systems for better insights and operations.


Tutorial: Design a Temperature Controller Using Node-RED

Tutorial: Design a Temperature Controller Using Node-RED

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.


The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

The Importance of Development: Creating a Strategy for Dataflow Management

Smart greenfield design unlocks clean, scalable dataflow. Learn how defining KPIs, choosing open architecture, contextualizing data, leveraging edge computing, and using the cloud wisely can transform operations from day one.


Understanding PLC Tags: Controller Scope vs. Program Scope

Understanding PLC Tags: Controller Scope vs. Program Scope

Is it best to ‘controller scope’ or ‘program scope’ your tags? This is the question asked by many new PLC programmers, and it often comes down to personal preference.


Node-RED and a Low-Code Approach to Automation

Node-RED and a Low-Code Approach to Automation

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.


New VCBL-GL Vacuum Blocks Expand CNC Clamping for Stone and Glass

New VCBL-GL Vacuum Blocks Expand CNC Clamping for Stone and Glass

Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC machining in stone, glass, and precision milling.


News Nov 26, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Banner’s HF RFID System Enhances Industrial Tracking and Control

Discover how Banner’s HF RFID solutions enhance matching, tracking, and data accuracy in automation environments where barcodes and manual checks fall short.


News Nov 25, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Industry Insights: The Challenges of Automating Data Centers

Industry Insights: The Challenges of Automating Data Centers

Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to learn more about how control technology can solve data center challenges.


The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

The Process of Evolution: How Automation Systems Enable Agile Operations

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.


Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Turning a New Page: AI Robots Help Libraries Rewrite Workflow

Techman’s AI mobile robot automates book retrieval in Taiwan’s libraries, boosting accuracy, reducing repetitive tasks, and enhancing customer service.


News Nov 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Tutorial: Driving a Mecademic Industrial Robot with a Rockwell PLC

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection, transferring direct TCP set points in joint and world coordinate systems.


New HMI V7 Firmware Enhances Industrial Monitoring With IP Cameras

New HMI V7 Firmware Enhances Industrial Monitoring With IP Cameras

R. STAHL’s Remote HMI V7 firmware adds ONVIF IP camera support, boosting process visibility, safety, and system health for modern industrial environments.


News Nov 14, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Kyntronics, Delta, and MTE Shine at Rockwell Automation Fair

Kyntronics, Delta, and MTE Shine at Rockwell Automation Fair

What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025? Explore with us and unlock the latest innovations.


News Nov 12, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
SMC Updates EXW1 Wireless System with New Mounting and Diagnostic Features

SMC Updates EXW1 Wireless System with New Mounting and Diagnostic Features

SMC’s EXW1 and EX600-W wireless units add DIN-rail mounting, maintenance logs, and stronger noise protection for everyday factory use.


News Nov 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

Oriental Motor Adds Flat Type Stepper Motors to PKP Series

The new flat type stepper motors feature a slim, lightweight design and a built-in magnetic encoder for accurate positioning and speed control in tight spaces.


News Nov 07, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Demo Day: Vention Launches New Products During Annual Event

Demo Day: Vention Launches New Products During Annual Event

Vention’s annual event featured a new look at the Zero-Shot Automation strategy, along with the unveiling of platform enhancements to improve development, simulation, and collaboration.


News Nov 06, 2025 by David Peterson
Compact Balluff Laser Sensor Reaches 1.5 Meters With TOF

Compact Balluff Laser Sensor Reaches 1.5 Meters With TOF

Balluff’s latest BOD 6K laser distance sensor delivers accurate Time-of-Flight measurement and flexible IO-Link setup in a durable, compact form.


News Oct 31, 2025 by Austin Futrell
AutomationDirect Brings New CPUs, Embedded I/O, to Productivity PLCs

AutomationDirect Brings New CPUs, Embedded I/O, to Productivity PLCs

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that features digital and analog embedded I/O, and new software features.


News Oct 30, 2025 by David Peterson
From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

From Press to Pallet: Smart AMR Boosts Print Productivity

MoviĜo’s Ŝharko5HH AMR, built for HP Indigo presses, automates cart and trolley handling to improve efficiency in print shops.


News Oct 28, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Picture This: Balluff’s 5GigE Cameras See It All

Picture This: Balluff’s 5GigE Cameras See It All

Balluff introduces 5GigE Vision cameras designed for speed, flexibility, and integration across industrial and robotic inspection systems.


News Oct 23, 2025 by Austin Futrell