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Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The…

Autonics has released its newest series of LiDAR sensors for object detection in industrial and commercial settings. The laser scanners feature a 90-degree detection angle and up to a 10 x 10 m detection area.

This article will focus on the basic building blocks of the Python programming language that are core to interacting with…

This article will focus on the basic building blocks of the Python programming language that are core to interacting with programs, including strings, integers, floats, and booleans.

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of…

Learn how to use GT Designer 3 to create an interactive control system on Mitsubishi HMIs. With practical examples of simple on/off bits, gain some understanding of HMI designing and programming.

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used…

Softing Industrial has expanded its edgeConnector product family of docker containers to support the widely used Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix controllers.

The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos…

The Automate Show is a great place to get a pulse on the tech that will be driving industrial automation. From the demos and displays, what kind of trends can we expect throughout 2024 and beyond?

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured…

The 4-day Automate trade show held many innovations from over 800 exhibitors. Check out more announcements, featured items, and snapshots of the technology on display to the world!

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new…

Chicago has been the hub of high-tech automation technology for the past several days. Check out some of the amazing new and innovative tech to discover the trends we can expect for 2024 and beyond.

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to…

Emerson has announced a new safety shutoff valve that features an action change response time of less than one second to help facilitate safe fuel oil combustion processes.

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process…

Balluff has announced a host of products embracing wireless IO-Link, simplifying the configuration and connection process of automation communication for field I/O devices.

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen.…

Detecting objects is the first field-level task that must be considered before any feedback-based control can happen. Choosing from among the nearly unlimited proximity sensors can be challenging!

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older,…

Learn how to use DirectSOFT6 to program discrete I/O functions in a Koyo DirectLOGIC PLC. Although these PLCs are older, they are found in many existing automation installations.

In a world where real-time data processing and data-driven insights are paramount for establishing an efficient automated…

In a world where real-time data processing and data-driven insights are paramount for establishing an efficient automated industrial environment, DFI brings forward its latest embedded system solutions.

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May,…

Join us as we check out the latest in today's industrial control system technology when we visit Chicago in early May, enjoying the sights and sounds of Automate 2024.

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no…

Parameters control the operation and command sources for VFDs. The PowerFlex series from Rockwell Automation is no exception. Learn how to adjust the parameters for networking and IP configuration.

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control…

Rockwell Automation’s display at the Hannover Messe trade show in Germany has revealed new solutions for motor control centers, FactoryTalk edge IoT, and analytics for variable frequency drives.

The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the…

The S7-1200 is Siemens’ flagship small form factor PLC, upgradable with signal boards and modules. The new update, the S7-1200 G2, demonstrated at Hannover Messe, contains an array of new features.

BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient,…

BrainBox AI’s new AI-powered virtual building assistant, ARIA, is designed to pave the way for smart, energy-efficient, and sustainable buildings.

Fluid control valves rely on the opening and closing of internal passageways to direct the flow of power. But what do…

Fluid control valves rely on the opening and closing of internal passageways to direct the flow of power. But what do they look like inside, and how do these ‘valve spools’ actually work?

There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along…

There are a few options when it comes to tracking part data throughout a process or assembly of a machine. Follow along as we explain just a few of the more common methods.