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This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the…

This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.

New TX400 panels from Turck combine HMI and PLC functions with faster hardware, CodeSys support, and multiple display sizes.

New TX400 panels from Turck combine HMI and PLC functions with faster hardware, CodeSys support, and multiple display sizes.

Tool-free Snap In connections and up to 95% efficiency define Weidmuller’s new PROeco II power supplies.

Tool-free Snap In connections and up to 95% efficiency define Weidmuller’s new PROeco II power supplies.

The new safety I/O module, the BWU4277, replaces complexity with flexibility. The device features up to 14 safe inputs…

The new safety I/O module, the BWU4277, replaces complexity with flexibility. The device features up to 14 safe inputs and two safe outputs, targeting a wide range of safety applications.

Multi-axis measurement and absolute encoding help Renishaw’s RXMA30 deliver precise, real-time motion insight.

Multi-axis measurement and absolute encoding help Renishaw’s RXMA30 deliver precise, real-time motion insight.

High-speed sampling and ±0.3% accuracy make Autonics TX controllers ideal for demanding temperature control applications.

High-speed sampling and ±0.3% accuracy make Autonics TX controllers ideal for demanding temperature control applications.

The new Connector App enables operators to connect and control Kassow’s robots in real time, all from a single ctrlX OS…

The new Connector App enables operators to connect and control Kassow’s robots in real time, all from a single ctrlX OS device, without PLC programming.

Fluke’s RotAlign Core and Elite improve shaft alignment with faster setup, real-time feedback, and reduced measurement errors.

Fluke’s RotAlign Core and Elite improve shaft alignment with faster setup, real-time feedback, and reduced measurement errors.

Yaskawa’s Motoman supply chain robotic solutions were showcased as examples of AI-driven and collaborative solutions…

Yaskawa’s Motoman supply chain robotic solutions were showcased as examples of AI-driven and collaborative solutions aimed at tackling common labor and scalability challenges.

Beijer Electronics, Visual Components, and Fluke Corporation have released enhanced HMI software, faster factory…

Beijer Electronics, Visual Components, and Fluke Corporation have released enhanced HMI software, faster factory simulation tools, and accelerated AI-powered maintenance work.

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent…

The GA501 microdrive for AC motors supports six different industrial protocols and is available for induction, permanent magnet, and synchronous reluctance motor operation up to 40 HP.

From simulation to deployment, NVIDIA’s ecosystem is reshaping robotics with AI, data, and real-time control.

From simulation to deployment, NVIDIA’s ecosystem is reshaping robotics with AI, data, and real-time control.

With force-aware learning, UR AI Trainer enables robots to train using real-world data, improving automation performance.

With force-aware learning, UR AI Trainer enables robots to train using real-world data, improving automation performance.

The LOGO! 9 logic controllers offer up to 800 function blocks, expanded I/O capacity, a color touchscreen display, and…

The LOGO! 9 logic controllers offer up to 800 function blocks, expanded I/O capacity, a color touchscreen display, and improved engineering tools for small-scale automation tasks.

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed…

Motor speed control can be a tricky process, due to the variety of options. In a VFD, speed can be controlled using fixed values, digital or analog signals, or communication networks.

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.

New funding will help Flexiv advance force-guided robotics and scale its collaborative robot solutions worldwide.

LJ Developer enables faster 3D inspection setup using a graphical interface and auto-generated source code for…

LJ Developer enables faster 3D inspection setup using a graphical interface and auto-generated source code for manufacturing systems.

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic…

Faulhaber’s BXI Series integrates motor, gearhead, and encoder into a compact drive for precise, high-torque robotic joint movement.

Learn how to configure a connection and download a simple digital I/O project using the newest Rockwell software, paired…

Learn how to configure a connection and download a simple digital I/O project using the newest Rockwell software, paired with the Ethernet version of the Micro800 PLC lineup.