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Rockwell Makes Automation Look Easy With Updates to ArmorBlock 5000

Integrators and machine builders can automate and maintain systems with greater ease thanks to Rockwell Automation’s enhanced firmware and features for the ArmorBlock 5000 IO-Link device series.

4 days ago by Joshua Tidwell

Yokogawa OpreX: New Robot Solution for Plant Management Efficiency

Yokogawa has added to its OpreX software with a new application to help facilitate the use of robots in dangerous maintenance and inspection operations and in other vital plant processes.

4 days ago by Damond Goodwin

Accelerate PLC Ladder Logic Learning with New Arduino Starter Kit

Tackling a growing need for education in industrial automation, Arduino has launched a starter kit for PLC learning based on the new Opta, the PLC IDE, and hardware to integrate I/O devices.

April 08, 2024 by David Peterson

Fraunhofer Develops AI-powered Cobot Inspection Workstations for Production

To combat the time-consuming and error-prone manual visual inspection of parts, Fraunhofer has helped design a cobot workstation that utilizes artificial intelligence and an IoT platform for inspection.

April 04, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Next-generation AI-vision Software: Micropsi Industries Launches MIRAI 2

Micropsi Industries has released its latest AI-driven machine vision software, MIRAI 2. Built on earlier generation software, MIRAI 2 boasts new features focused on reliability and scalability.

April 02, 2024 by Seth Price

Temp Sensing With RTDs: Wiring Connection and Transmitter Setup

Learn how to measure temperature using an RTD and a temperature transmitter to convert resistance into common analog voltage or current values for process control.

April 01, 2024 by Munir Ahmad

Object Detection With a Lower Investment: Balluff’s New BGL Fork Sensor

The new BGL fork sensor series by Balluff eases the entry into automated object detection. The cost-effective sensors are easy to install and configure for assembly line and work cell automation.

April 01, 2024 by Seth Price

Turck Releases Next-generation Flow Sensors With Alphanumeric Display

Turck has released its next-generation FS+ compact flow sensor series with IO-Link. The new sensors are equipped with an alphanumeric display to clearly show the flow and temperature of liquids.

March 29, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

Laser Precision and Customizable Cutoff: Banner Adds Sensing Modes to Q2X Series

Banner Engineering has improved the versatility and flexibility of its Q2X series of miniature photoelectric sensors by adding two new sensing modes: fixed-field and laser measurement.

March 21, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell

Adlink Releases IP69K Stainless Steel Panel PCs for Harsh Environments

Adlink's new Titan2 series IP69K industrial panel PCs are designed for use in demanding manufacturing applications. The panel PCs feature a stainless steel housing and can be cleaned with high-pressure hot water.

March 20, 2024 by Seth Price

ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric Launch Solutions for Industrial Sustainability

In an effort to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions, ABB, GE, and Schneider Electric have put forth new solutions that utilize smart controls.

March 17, 2024 by Seth Price

ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.

February 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo

ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.

February 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell

AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has announced three new submersible level transmitters with analog outputs for clean water and wastewater applications.

February 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

Mitsubishi Electric Collaborates With Hacarus and Northrop Grumman

Mitsubishi Electric has announced new collaborations with Hacarus and Northrop Grumman to advance AI-driven visual inspection in manufacturing and enhance interoperability for air defense systems.

February 10, 2024 by Stephanie Leonida

New from Emerson: Pilot Operated Relief Valve for Dangerous Chemicals

Emerson releases a new pilot-operated relief valve with a redundant pilot system, for easy maintenance and increased safety in dangerous ammonia and liquid propane systems.

February 02, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich

ATX West Heads to Anaheim, and Control.com Will See You There!

They said California’s is the place you oughtta spend time, so they loaded up the bots and they drove to Anaheim. Convention Center, that is. Automation cells, medical manufacturing…

January 29, 2024 by David Peterson

Siemens and AWS Open Up Access to Generative AI in Software Development

Siemens and Amazon Web Services have been partners for over 10 years, and their latest collaboration aims to alleviate the strain of the skilled labor shortage through the use of generative AI.

January 26, 2024 by Damond Goodwin

Relays, Relays, and More Relays: 7 Kinds of Industrial Relays

Have you ever heard of a relay? Of course you have. There are many different kinds, plus hundreds of different trade lingo names. What are some of the most common, and how do we use them?

January 25, 2024 by David Peterson

A Better Fit: Comparing Electrical Systems vs. Pneumatic Systems

Knowing what kind of control system to use: that’s a question that must be answered before setting up the factory floor. Why would someone choose pneumatic over electrical controls?

January 23, 2024 by Austin Futrell