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Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

Tighter Control With the Unitronics UMI-B7 Variable Frequency Drive Series

The new UMI-B7 series of VFDs from Unitronics has an added Ethernet connection and tighter closed-loop control for more precise speed, torque, and position.


News Jun 21, 2024 by Seth Price
Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

Vision Processing Right on the Camera: SICK Launches Inspector83

SICK has released a new 2D vision series for high-production environments with ‘out-of-the-box’ AI capabilities, enabling high-quality machine inspections within minutes after installation.


News Jun 20, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

UTR Sensors Deliver Ultrasonic Part Detection From Autonics

The new cylindrical ultrasonic sensor adapts to a wide variety of part detection or level measurement applications, providing IO-Link, analog, and digital outputs to fit various control systems.


News Jun 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Compact and Capable Motor Control with Gefran G-Start

Gefran’s new G-Start motor controllers offer digital I/O and monitoring features normally only found on inverters, all housed in a compact package for more simple control scenarios.


News Jun 18, 2024 by Seth Price
NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA Isaac and NVIDIA Omniverse Advance AI-Driven Robotics Solutions

NVIDIA continues to advance the integration of artificial intelligence in industrial robotic solutions through new and existing industry partnerships.


News Jun 15, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida
New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

New Modbus-Enabled Closed-Loop Stepper Motor From Autonics

The accuracy and reliability of the AiC-MT series of stepper motor systems have been expanded with the addition of Ethernet-based Modbus TCP communications and software for parameter adjustment.


News Jun 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Python Tutorial Part 5 | Data Structures: Tuples

Python Tutorial Part 5 | Data Structures: Tuples

As we approach the conclusion of Python data structures, we’ll examine the tuple. Used less frequently than lists and dictionaries, tuples do serve some handy use cases where immutability is a critical requirement.


Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

Keyence Releases VS Series System With Integrated AI for Vision-Guided Robotics

The new 2d vision-guided robotics system from Keyence has built-in AI and the latest imaging technology to suit advanced operations. The system can be used with fixed and on-hand cameras.


News Jun 12, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

I Can See the Light! Introducing Banner’s New GS60 Guide Spotlight

Object detection and operator interfaces can be simplified with the new dedicated, high-intensity light indicator with configurable colors for a wide range of optical applications.


News Jun 11, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Tutorial: First Program With Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Tutorial: First Program With Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Platform

Learn how to get started with Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext and Engineer software, a platform that ultimately provides a PLC environment for plant control as well as an OS for more advanced IIoT projects.


Introducing Weintek’s Latest Compact, Standard Human Machine Interface

Introducing Weintek’s Latest Compact, Standard Human Machine Interface

Weintek has added a new device to its compact cMT X series of human machine interfaces (HMIs). The new HMI brings intuitive features and enhanced functionality to users.


News Jun 08, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Logic at the Sensor Level: Can it Simplify Automation?

Logic at the Sensor Level: Can it Simplify Automation?

Sensor networks with built-in logic functions can save cost and program execution speed, but what are those various logic functions, and when might they be preferred over normal PLC ladder logic?


The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Adding Control to the System

The Beginner’s Guide to Automation: Adding Control to the System

Every automated cell requires a ‘brain’ in order to achieve the required tasks. How do you determine the necessary I/O, communication protocols, and processor necessary for controlling your system?


Mitsubishi PLC Tutorial: Program and Display Strings In Ladder Logic

Mitsubishi PLC Tutorial: Program and Display Strings In Ladder Logic

Learn how to write a ladder logic program to assign a string value to a data register and share that register with any HMI compatible with Mitsubishi’s MELSEC PLC series.


Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Enhanced Analog Sensing With New Compact 5000 HART I/O Modules

Rockwell PLC users can more easily integrate field-level analog HART devices with two new modules designed for the popular 5380 CompactLogix platform.


News Jun 03, 2024 by Austin Futrell
ABB, Rockwell Automation, and Others Launch Edge Interoperability Initiative for Automation Ecosystems

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and Others Launch Edge Interoperability Initiative for Automation Ecosystems

ABB, Rockwell Automation, and other top industrial automation companies have come together to develop an open standard for interoperability between hardware and software in the industrial space.


News May 31, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Python Tutorial Part 3 | Data Structures: Lists

Python Tutorial Part 3 | Data Structures: Lists

This section will dive into the world of data structures used within the Python programming environment, starting with one of the more commonly used structures called ‘lists.’


Understanding Sensors with Timer Functions: Applications and Advantages

Understanding Sensors with Timer Functions: Applications and Advantages

Sensors with timer functions advance modern automation systems, enhancing the precision and flexibility of in-process controls to ease the strict requirement for an external, clock-based logic CPU.


New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

New I/O Modules for AutomationDirect’s Productivity PLC Series

The new additions include a high-current relay output for the Productivity1000 and 2000 series and a TTL input and output for the Productivity2000, allowing interface with systems of varying voltages.


News May 27, 2024 by David Peterson
Python Tutorial Part 2 | Basic Data Types

Python Tutorial Part 2 | Basic Data Types

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.