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Antaira Toughens Outdoor Networks With Rugged LANOBOX Enclosures

Antaira Toughens Outdoor Networks With Rugged LANOBOX Enclosures

Built for harsh outdoor conditions, LANOBOX enclosures combine IP68 protection, integrated power, PoE, and 20 kA surge suppression.


News Aug 14, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
The One Where A Modbus Output is Controlled by Two PLCs

The One Where A Modbus Output is Controlled by Two PLCs

Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?


Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.


News Aug 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

Siemens Brings AI and Software Workflows to Industrial Engineering

AI-powered visualization and simulation tools from Siemens help engineers accelerate automation development, collaborate more effectively, and test designs faster.


News Aug 08, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.


News Aug 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.


News Aug 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Networking Tutorial: Connect and Configure a Mitsubishi iQ-F PLC

Networking Tutorial: Connect and Configure a Mitsubishi iQ-F PLC

Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.


Idem Safety Introduces Guard Locking Switches for Harsh Environments

Idem Safety Introduces Guard Locking Switches for Harsh Environments

The new HLZ safety switches deliver 10 kN of locking force and IP69K protection for heavy-duty safety in demanding industrial applications.


News Aug 02, 2026 by Seth Price
Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Wenglor Shrinks Ultrasonic Sensing With New U1KM Sensor Series

Detect objects up to 3 meters away with Wenglor's compact U1KM ultrasonic sensor featuring MEMS technology, IO-Link, and multi-object detection.


News Jul 30, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.


Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.


News Jul 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Belden Debuts ProLinx Edge Gateway for Smarter OT Connectivity

Explore Belden's ProLinx Edge Gateway, which unifies EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP conversion with Docker-based edge applications in one rugged platform.


News Jul 23, 2026 by Austin Futrell
ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

ABB and Roche Advance Laboratory Automation with Robotics

Explore how ABB and Roche are using robotics and AI to automate clinical laboratories, helping address workforce shortages and improve diagnostic workflows.


News Jul 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.


Emerson Launches Non-Intrusive, Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters

Emerson Launches Non-Intrusive, Portable Ultrasonic Flow Meters

The new Flexim FLUXUS 631 series of ultrasonic flow meters features a clamp-on design to measure gases, liquids, and steam on demand.


News Jul 18, 2026 by Seth Price
ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

Discover ABB's latest industrial automation releases, including FIM 3.5 software, the ProcessMaster FER620 flow sensor, and the AI-powered Flexley Stack F712 forklift.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Infinitum Upgrades Aircore EC+ for Efficient Motor Control

Infinitum Upgrades Aircore EC+ for Efficient Motor Control

The Aircore EC+ from Infinitum delivers compact, high-efficiency EC motor performance with harmonic reduction and IP65 protection.


News Jul 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Keyence Brings Smarter Pneumatic Control With CS/SP Series

Keyence Brings Smarter Pneumatic Control With CS/SP Series

New CS/SP Series from Keyence delivers smart pneumatic control through real-time sensing, automated airflow management, and built-in diagnostics.


News Jul 05, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Dot Notation: A Different Way Of Addressing Integers in PLCs

Dot Notation: A Different Way Of Addressing Integers in PLCs

Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.