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Using Factory I/O With a Virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC

Using Factory I/O With a Virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC

Learn how to control the Factory I/O PLC system simulator using a virtual Siemens S7-1200 PLC, a great tool for testing, training, and automation development without hardware.


Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Siemens Unveils Digital Twin Composer for the Industrial Metaverse

Introduced at CES 2026, Siemens’ Digital Twin Composer connects digital twins, operations data, and industrial AI.


News Jan 20, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

CES 2026 Highlights AI Robots, Sensors, and Key Collaborations

From humanoid robot strategies to next-generation touch sensors, CES 2026 highlighted major advances in automation and robotics.


News Jan 10, 2026 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.


News Jan 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Control.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Control.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.


Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Synchronized Motion for Servos | Cam Profiles

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.


Inside the Smart Factory: How Diagnostics Redefine Uptime

Inside the Smart Factory: How Diagnostics Redefine Uptime

The common narrative is that data-driven predictive maintenance can greatly reduce downtime costs. Learn about one critical feature of data collection that can enable manufacturing effectiveness.


Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Online Weidmuller Configurator Simplifies Control System Design

Weidmuller’s new DIN rail configurator tool provides visual design and installation instructions via a web browser. The tool aims to simplify and speed up panel design.


News Dec 27, 2025 by Seth Price
Gefran’s HWJ and HMJ Transmitters Tackle Extreme Polymer Heat

Gefran’s HWJ and HMJ Transmitters Tackle Extreme Polymer Heat

New HWJ and HMJ transmitters from Gefran bring HART connectivity and SIL-rated safety to high-temperature polymer melt pressure applications.


News Dec 26, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

A new acquisition brings advanced insulation and power asset monitoring into ABB’s predictive maintenance portfolio.


News Dec 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Siemens Commits to Training 200,000 for Smart Factories by 2030

Siemens Commits to Training 200,000 for Smart Factories by 2030

Workforce readiness takes center stage as Siemens scales industrial training across the United States.


News Dec 23, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
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.