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Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various…

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors…

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors and drive systems with the latest in communication technology.

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the…

Phoenix Contact has released some new products to its portfolio that can offer substantial benefits to integrators: the PT2,5-4L terminal blocks, a few IO-Link I/O boxes, and the new NearFi couplers.

Motion controllers are becoming more popular in automation due to their fast communication, quick computing, and…

Motion controllers are becoming more popular in automation due to their fast communication, quick computing, and integrated programming abilities. Check out Kollmorgen's latest motion controller, the PCMM2G.

Teradyne Robotics and Siemens set out to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI-driven robotics and automation…

Teradyne Robotics and Siemens set out to accelerate the adoption of advanced AI-driven robotics and automation technologies in Manufacturing through their collaborative MxD showcase.

Inputs and outputs play crucial roles in various automated processes. This article will explain the variances between…

Inputs and outputs play crucial roles in various automated processes. This article will explain the variances between digital and group I/O and offer guidance on setting up each type through Ethernet.

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's…

Festo has added a new stepper motor series to its light-duty servo motion solutions. The series rounds out the company's one-stop shop that enables customers to tailor purchases to their application needs.

Universal Robots have increased the payload capacity of their high-payload UR20 and UR30 cobots when the cobot is in the…

Universal Robots have increased the payload capacity of their high-payload UR20 and UR30 cobots when the cobot is in the top lift position.

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new…

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new portfolio of M12 connectors, making use of push-pull connector technology.

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.

Kuka plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its newly established software and digital sector to enable the…

Kuka plans to incorporate artificial intelligence into its newly established software and digital sector to enable the end-to-end digitalization of various machines and systems.

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project…

Emerson aims to simplify a multi-vendor edge environment with an open standard initiative, Linux Foundation’s Project Margo. This partnership will further advance AI integration and data analytics.

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops…

Keyence has released its latest next-gen PLC, the KV-X, with an impressive quad-core CPU, providing a machine ops recorder and granting preset access to over 300 peripheral device EDS files.

Rockwell Automation expands the lineups of both process automation and safety controls with the release of the new Logix…

Rockwell Automation expands the lineups of both process automation and safety controls with the release of the new Logix SIS platform, which uses the Flex 5000 I/O modules.

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The…

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.

Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs…

Learn about the modules and systems that provide a network connection to the outside world, transforming traditional PLCs into true, modern process automation controllers (PAC).

Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you…

Embedded, modular, panel mount, distributed, machine mount, and remote, oh my! What does it all mean, and how are you supposed to know which one to choose for your application?

Turck continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in automation technology with its latest hardware, including…

Turck continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in automation technology with its latest hardware, including radar distance sensors, signal amplifiers, HMI/PLCs, and enhanced EtherNet/IP Encoders.

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