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Weidmuller Releases a Compact and Portable Industrial Printer

Weidmuller Releases a Compact and Portable Industrial Printer

The PrintJet MINI is a compact UV-ink label printer engineered for panel building and industrial labeling applications.


News 3 hours ago by Joshua Tidwell
IDEC Expands Timer Relay Product Line With Slim Multifunctional Options

IDEC Expands Timer Relay Product Line With Slim Multifunctional Options

The two new GT8A electronic timer relays feature a compact 17.5 mm-wide design, 10 timing functions, universal AC/DC input support, and DIN rail mounting for industrial control applications.


News May 19, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
The Spectrum Between Human and Machine: The Industrial HMI

The Spectrum Between Human and Machine: The Industrial HMI

Although ‘HMI’ has become synonymous with a durable, rugged touchscreen measuring 7 to 21 inches and mounted in a control cabinet door, the reality of the interface extends far beyond this device.


Banner Pushes Control Logic Beyond the Cabinet With DXMR50

Banner Pushes Control Logic Beyond the Cabinet With DXMR50

DXMR50 Logic Blocks handle timers, counters, scaling, and I/O directly on equipment, enabling cabinet-free automation for smaller systems.


News Apr 28, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Using 2NO/2NC Contacts to Make Motor Starters More Fail‑Safe

Using 2NO/2NC Contacts to Make Motor Starters More Fail‑Safe

A practical look at how 2NO/2NC contactors and auxiliary contacts can clean up command, feedback, and fault logic in motor circuits.


Turck Pulls Automation Out of the Control Cabinet at MODEX

Turck Pulls Automation Out of the Control Cabinet at MODEX

Turck placed a spotlight on decentralized control concepts, highlighting several product lines at MODEX: MDR controls, multiprotocol fieldbus, and RFID inventory tracking solutions.


News Apr 14, 2026 by David Peterson
Phoenix Contact Powers Smarter Warehouses at MODEX 2026

Phoenix Contact Powers Smarter Warehouses at MODEX 2026

At the recent Atlanta trade show, Phoenix Contact defined how integrated power, protection, and connection solutions enhance operational reliability and function throughout the supply chain industry.


News Apr 14, 2026 by David Peterson
Banner Introduces Programmable Indicators and Wireless Ethernet Radios

Banner Introduces Programmable Indicators and Wireless Ethernet Radios

The new S22 programmable indicators and touch buttons offer IO-Link and Modbus communication, while the DX700ER Ethernet Data Radios serve as a replacement for long Ethernet cable runs.


News Mar 12, 2026 by Austin Futrell
M12 Cable Wiring Infographic

M12 Cable Wiring Infographic

Learn about the various codes and wiring colors for the M12 family of industrial communication and networking cables.


A Legacy of Factory and Motion Control: Mitsubishi Electric Automation

A Legacy of Factory and Motion Control: Mitsubishi Electric Automation

Showcase, manufacturing, repair, and research: Join Control.com for a recap of our team’s recent visit to the US HQ of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, and see where the magic happens.


DC Bus Fundamentals in Industrial Motor Drives

DC Bus Fundamentals in Industrial Motor Drives

Learn about precharge circuits, inrush current, and understand why VFD and servo drives may trip during power-up.


Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

Phoenix Contact’s Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breaker Features 8-mm Profile

The PTCB TM series circuit breakers offer thermal-magnetic protection and remote signaling in a single, ultra-slim, durable unit.


News Feb 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Phoenix Contact Introduces PLC-Interface Ethernet Gateway

Phoenix Contact Introduces PLC-Interface Ethernet Gateway

The new modular remote relay system handles up to 56 I/O channels and supports EtherNet/IP, PROFINET Class C, and Modbus/TCP, as well as S2 redundancy for simple decentralized applications.


News Feb 07, 2026 by Seth Price
The Conveyor | January 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | January 2026 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 Feb 05, 2026 by David Peterson
Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Modernizing Septic Systems with Proactive Innovation

Tackling some of the world's most hostile environments with real-time data. That’s the mission of Septilink, supported by WAGO, in this prime example of predicting failures to avert disaster.


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

The Conveyor | December 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 Jan 02, 2026 by David Peterson
Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.


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
Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

Automation Questions: Why Do We Choose Certain Control Voltages?

You’ve seen it a thousand times: 24 volts powering a device or representing a trigger signal, but what makes 24 VDC such a versatile voltage, and what about the other voltages in control cabinets?


Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

Recom Launches “Ultra-Slim” 90 W DIN Rail AC/DC Power Supply

The new power supply unit features a 150% power boost for 4.5 s, high efficiency, and quiet operation in a slim, 36 mm housing for use in compact industrial and building automation panels.


News Dec 15, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo