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Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

Zero-Force TouchSafe Buttons Improve Safety in High-Risk Industries

IDEM’s TouchSafe capacitive buttons ensure two-hand activation without force, reducing strain and enhancing safety in demanding industrial environments.


News Feb 12, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Compact SA1N Sensors Join IDEC’s Expanding PE Lineup

Compact SA1N Sensors Join IDEC’s Expanding PE Lineup

IDEC’s SA1N subminiature photoelectric sensors, just 3cm long, offer built-in amplifiers, flexible cables, and adjustable sensitivity for tight spaces.


News Feb 11, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

MD&M West 2025 Showcases Cutting-Edge Robotics & Automation

Industry leaders unveiled the latest in robotics, motion control, and safety tech at MD&M West 2025, highlighting innovations in precision, agility, and automation.


News Feb 10, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Emerson Introduces Dew Point Sensor for Pneumatic System Air Quality

Emerson Introduces Dew Point Sensor for Pneumatic System Air Quality

Discover how Emerson's new AVENTICS DS1 dew point sensor enhances air quality monitoring in pneumatic systems, protecting equipment and reducing costs and downtime.


News Jan 31, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering Releases Status Display for Device Communication

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.


News Jan 29, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Cognex Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 Barcode Scanners

Cognex Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 Barcode Scanners

The Dataman 290 and Dataman 390 from Cognex offer quick, AI-enhanced barcode measurements.


News Jan 26, 2025 by Seth Price
Endress+Hauser and SICK Partner to Enhance Process Automation

Endress+Hauser and SICK Partner to Enhance Process Automation

Two major sensor suppliers have joined forces to combine their products, solutions, and services to enhance the process industry. SICK's gas analyzers, flowmeters, and over 800 employees will now be part of Endress+Hauser.


News Jan 25, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0: Now With Batch Data Processing

Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0: Now With Batch Data Processing

Version 2.0 of Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment incorporates batch data and eliminates data siloing.


News Jan 24, 2025 by Seth Price
PLC Programming Tips: Understanding Produced And Consumed Tags

PLC Programming Tips: Understanding Produced And Consumed Tags

Learn about produced and consumed tags in PLCs, their functions, setup, and important considerations for effective data sharing between controllers in a control system.


Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics Replaces Ethernet Switch Series for Industrial Networking

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.


News Jan 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Keeping It Fast and Safe: No Ifs, Ands, or Bots About It!

Dobot recently launched Safeskin, a new safety feature for its collaborative robots that enables them to detect nearby objects with pre-collision sensing technology.


News Jan 17, 2025 by Austin Futrell
The IDEC FS1B: Safety Control Made Simple

The IDEC FS1B: Safety Control Made Simple

The FS1B controller from IDEC simplifies installation without programming; simply wire and flip the DIP switches, and the FS1B will do the rest.


News Jan 15, 2025 by Seth Price
Shunt Resistors and Applications in the Field of Instrumentation

Shunt Resistors and Applications in the Field of Instrumentation

A shunt resistor connects in series with a load to measure the high current in the DC circuit. Using Ohm's law, the current value can be calculated by measuring the voltage across the shunt.


Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck Expands TNIC Line of Industrial Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.


News Jan 05, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Oriental Motors Announces the BLS Motor and Controller System

Oriental Motors Announces the BLS Motor and Controller System

The BLS line of motors and universal driver reduce energy costs compared to standard AC motors and inverters.


News Jan 02, 2025 by Seth Price
Basics of Air Motors: Pneumatically Controlled Rotation

Basics of Air Motors: Pneumatically Controlled Rotation

Air motors are common in process industries, mainly used in hazardous areas. This article introduces the features and working principles of air motors and the differences between air and electrical motors.


New Axial Flux Motor and Gearbox From WEG

New Axial Flux Motor and Gearbox From WEG

WEG adds an axial flux motor to its extensive portfolio of electric motors and a new gearbox that uses both bevel and worm gears to produce high torque in a small package.


News Dec 23, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

Autonics Releases UTR Series of Cylindrical Ultrasonic Sensors

The new ultrasonic sensors feature a long sensing distance, a customizable detection width, and a durable IP-rated design, making them suitable for detection applications across industries.


News Dec 20, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

Antaira Launches a Managed Ethernet Switch for Industrial Networks

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.


News Dec 19, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff Masters the Link for Smarter Industrial Communication

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.


News Dec 17, 2024 by Austin Futrell