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SMC Corp Releases New Automation and Control Solutions in 2021

SMC Corp Releases New Automation and Control Solutions in 2021

SMC Corporation introduces a new CG1 Series Air Cylinder, EX600-W Wireless Compact Remote Unit, and updated MSQ series rotary tables.


News Mar 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
 Antaira Introduces New PoE Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Antaira Introduces New PoE Network Switches for Industrial Applications

Antaira has released two new Power Over Ethernet (PoE) switches for rugged, industrial environments.


News Feb 25, 2021 by Seth Price
Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Acquires GE OpShield to Enhance Security for Industrial Infrastructure Networks

Bayshore Networks announced an expansion of its partnership with GE Digital.


Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.


Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Wireless Data Couplers for Stacker Cranes in Warehouse Management Systems

Pepperl+Fuchs Releases Wireless Data Couplers for Stacker Cranes in Warehouse Management Systems

German automation solutions provider Pepperl+Fuchs released wireless data couplers integrated into stacker cranes for warehouse management systems.


Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Fuji Electric’s Control and Operational Systems at Risk of Code-Execution Bugs

Bugs discovered in Fuji Electric’s industrial systems would allow attackers to take control of OT-IT convergence equipment, according to a new advisory from the CISA.


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet I/P protocol.


Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Digital Solid State Relays with an Ethernet/IP Interface

Carlo Gavazzi Releases New Digital Solid State Relays with an Ethernet/IP Interface

Automation equipment specialists, Carlo Gavazzi, announced their latest NRG controller supporting EtherNet/IP.


News Jan 13, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Red Lion Unveils New Industrial Ethernet Switch Series

Industrial automation solutions provider Red Lion unveiled a new 8-port Gigabit managed Industrial Ethernet switch series.


ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

ODVA Updates CIP Security to Support User Level Authentication for Industrial Applications

Recently, ODVA announced that it has updated CIP Security to include user-level authentication.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker’s new PCH Network Portal with I/O and IO-Link master capabilities is designed for various industrial applications due to its multiple industrial Ethernet protocols.


News Dec 23, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Baumer Utilizes PoE Functionality with New Multi-Tool Profile Sensors

Recently, Baumer introduced its latest range of profile sensors with power over Ethernet (PoE).


News Dec 21, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK Sensors Adds Fail Safe over EtherCAT (FSoE) Integration to Latest Laser Scanners

SICK re-introduces its microScan3 family of safety laser scanners but with added Fail Safe over EtherCAT integration.


News Dec 21, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

New Industrial Suite from Eaton Enables Remote Monitoring in Hazardous Environments

Recently, Eaton released its latest industrial suite, Brightlayer, to allow for remote monitoring of industrial assets.


News Dec 08, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON Releases New Package Integrity Testing System

AMETEK MOCON launched the Dansensor Lippke 5000, a package integrity system designed especially for demanding regulations and standards of the food processing and pharmaceutical industries.


News Dec 07, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation Expands Security Portfolio to Tackle Industrial Cyber Threats

Rockwell Automation obtained new certifications and expanded its industrial cybersecurity products.


Siemens Introduces First 5G Router for Connecting Industrial Applications

Siemens Introduces First 5G Router for Connecting Industrial Applications

Siemens provides new opportunities for factories of the future through a wireless connection of industrial applications with their first 5G router.


News Dec 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
HARTING Increases Commitment to ODVA and Ethernet/IP to Become ODVA’s Newest Principal Member

HARTING Increases Commitment to ODVA and Ethernet/IP to Become ODVA’s Newest Principal Member

HARTING recently became a principal member of ODVA alongside other leading industrial tech companies.


News Nov 21, 2020 by Ben Stepanian