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Streamlined Multi-Tank Monitoring Arrives with Emerson’s 2405 Hub

Streamlined Multi-Tank Monitoring Arrives with Emerson’s 2405 Hub

Emerson’s Rosemount 2405 centralizes multi-tank data, reducing wiring, simplifying setup, and delivering real-time inventory visibility across process facilities.


News Dec 05, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

Pepperl+Fuchs Announces PROFIsafe and CIP Safety I/O Modules

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.


News Dec 04, 2025 by Seth Price
Autonomous Machinery Boosts Agriculture at Agritechnica 2025

Autonomous Machinery Boosts Agriculture at Agritechnica 2025

Take a look at the latest cost-cutting, sustainability-boosting automated agricultural technologies aiming to help shape the future of farming.


News Nov 30, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Moxa Introduces Fanless Rackmount IPCs Built for Edge AI Applications

Moxa Introduces Fanless Rackmount IPCs Built for Edge AI Applications

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design, and include I/O expansion options to meet the growing demand for AI at the edge.


News Nov 27, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

Ethernet-APL Flowmeters, Vector-Duty Motors, and AI Motor-Drive Selection

ABB has been busy adding communication technology to existing products, releasing new variable speed motors, and collaborating with an AI startup for motor-drive selection software.


News Nov 22, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Rugged NT100 Industrial Switches Extend HMS Networks’ N-Tron Line

Rugged NT100 Industrial Switches Extend HMS Networks’ N-Tron Line

The new NT100 Series from HMS Networks offers durable, plug-and-play Ethernet switching with fibre options, wide temperature support, and certifications for demanding industries.


News Nov 20, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
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.


Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Bosch Rexroth Expands ctrlX Automation Ecosystem at 2025 Media Day

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.


News Nov 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
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
Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Meet the Swifty CS: A Screwdriver, Cable Cutter, and Stripper

Cut and strip cables with a screwdriver. Weidmuller’s new Swifty CS is an all-in-one tool that speeds up and simplifies electrical installations.


News Nov 11, 2025 by Seth Price
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
Safe2Link System Enhances Mobile Robot Safety and Control

Safe2Link System Enhances Mobile Robot Safety and Control

The Anybus Safe2Link from HMS Networks centralizes safety control for mobile robots, offering TÜV-certified SIL 3 and PLe/Cat. 4 protection.


News Nov 04, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Methods of Precision Alignment: Mechanical, Laser, and Vibration Analysis

Alignment procedures for pulleys and shafts are a key to preventing costly breakdowns. An effective strategy pairs alignment with vibration analysis to both prevent and predict these downtime events.


Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

Introducing Datalogic Connect, a Unified Platform for Datalogic Devices

The all-in-one IoT cloud platform serves as a centralized hub, built to improve visibility, configuration, and analytics across entire fleets of Datalogic devices.


News Nov 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Adds Generative AI to DeviceLink for Code Visibility

Copia Automation has integrated generative AI into its DeviceLink backup solution to help users better understand and manage code changes in industrial automation environments.


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