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Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input…

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.

The Tab-IND and Pad-Ex tablets offer rugged, ThinManager-ready solutions for industrial and hazardous areas, ensuring…

The Tab-IND and Pad-Ex tablets offer rugged, ThinManager-ready solutions for industrial and hazardous areas, ensuring secure connectivity and efficient operation.

PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display,…

PULS has unveiled the CP20.248-IOL, a 480 W DIN-rail power supply with an IO-Link interface and integrated display, simplifying configuration, monitoring, and remote control for automation.

Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or…

Weintek has expanded its cMTX Series HMIs to allow users to view multiple HMIs simultaneously with the iV models or access their HMIs via a webpage with the W series.

Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for…

Softing Industrial has released the usbLink CN, an adapter for connecting laptops and PCs to ControlNet networks for configuring, troubleshooting, and viewing device status.

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling…

Wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers…

Phoenix Contact's new family of building automation controllers, programmed with the company's Emalytics software, offers a comprehensive solution for intelligent building automation.

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in…

With RBMS, the Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G ensures stable IP addresses for mobile devices, reducing conflicts and downtime in industrial 5G environments.

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve…

SMC has updated its existing CRB rotary actuator series to include double vane types. The company’s JSY1000-E valve manifold series has also been updated to include new features and added protocol compatibility.

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive…

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and optimized production processes.

After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC…

After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC project, explaining how to interpret process data bytes for input and output.

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment,…

Using an Arduino Opta PLC, a few off-the-shelf electrical components, and the popular OpenPLC software environment, automation control concepts can be built on your own test bench.

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets…

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets that list the indexes and purpose of the bytes to read and write process data.

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing…

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing…

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…

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.

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

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