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Acromag Releases I/O Modules With Dual-Band Wi-Fi Connectivity

Acromag Releases I/O Modules With Dual-Band Wi-Fi Connectivity

The new NTW series wireless I/O modules include secure, dual-band Wi-Fi, making it easier to monitor and control systems remotely when running cables is not an option.


News May 08, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Introduction to the IEC 62443 Guide for Cyber Systems

Introduction to the IEC 62443 Guide for Cyber Systems

Industrial control systems are becoming increasingly dependent on network connections, exposing them to security risks. The IEC provides guidelines for establishing and maintaining security policies.


Data Centers, AI, and the New Control Playbook: Weidmüller’s Perspective

Data Centers, AI, and the New Control Playbook: Weidmüller’s Perspective

Control.com chats with Weidmüller to get some insights about data center automation, learning about security, environmental impacts, regulations, and more.


AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

AutomationDirect Announces New Line of Unmanaged Ethernet Switches

The Stride Pro Unmanaged+ industrial Ethernet switches build on the company’s basic unmanaged switches, offering enhanced networking features, including IGMP snooping and port mirroring.


News Mar 27, 2026 by Seth Price
Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

DeltaV 16.LTS advances Emerson’s automation platform with modular control, improved connectivity, and secure enterprise-level data access.


News Feb 10, 2026 by Austin Futrell
MQTT vs. OPC UA: Protocols From an OEM Perspective

MQTT vs. OPC UA: Protocols From an OEM Perspective

MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another. Which method to use relies on understanding how each process is accomplished.


Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.


News Jan 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | November 2025 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Dec 12, 2025 by David Peterson
Managing and Configuring Switches for Secure SCADA Networks | Part 2

Managing and Configuring Switches for Secure SCADA Networks | Part 2

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that can be employed to protect network switches.


Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Advantages of Remote I/O Devices With Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows machine centers to operate while physically separated from the rest of the system, and often, the solution can drop right into place.


Belden Expands Connectivity and Cybersecurity Portfolo

Belden Expands Connectivity and Cybersecurity Portfolo

New Belden solutions simplify fiber installation, extend Ethernet reach, and provide scalable OT cybersecurity with the IAF-240 firewall.


News Sep 05, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Managing and Configuring Switches for Secure SCADA Networks

Managing and Configuring Switches for Secure SCADA Networks

Network switches are the key components in the production network for secure communication and real-time data sharing between RTUs, PLC frontend servers, workstations, and HMIs.


Honeywell Unveils AI Tools for Smart Buildings and Cybersecurity

Honeywell Unveils AI Tools for Smart Buildings and Cybersecurity

New AI-driven platforms from Honeywell unify building management, improve cybersecurity, and drive predictive maintenance in complex operations.


News Jul 02, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Questions for the Experts: Industrial Firewalls

Questions for the Experts: Industrial Firewalls

I had some questions about firewalls for industrial networks, topics like selecting, configuring, and updating the software, so I turned to some experts for a little advice.


Belden Expands Catalog of Data and Connection Solutions

Belden Expands Catalog of Data and Connection Solutions

Belden has expanded its data acquisition and transmission and data orchestration and management catalogs to include new hardware and software for critical applications.


News Jun 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Smart, Scalable Remote I/O: WEG Launches RUW200 System

Smart, Scalable Remote I/O: WEG Launches RUW200 System

RUW200 enables scalable, IoT-ready automation with plug-and-play expansion, cloud connectivity, and broad PLC compatibility for Industry 4.0 systems.


News May 15, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Rockwell Releases Scalable and Adaptable OT Cybersecurity Solution

Rockwell Releases Scalable and Adaptable OT Cybersecurity Solution

Rockwell Automation revealed its 24/7, 365-day-a-year continuous cyber threat monitoring service for operational technology environments.


News May 14, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

Belden Delivers Network Flexibility With New Industrial Ethernet Switches

With up to 34 ports, Belden’s new 19-inch GREYHOUND2000 industrial Ethernet switches offer port density and flexibility for industrial network demands.


News May 10, 2025 by Austin Futrell
ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

ABB Unveils GenAI Tools for Training and Maintenance

GenAI tools from ABB, such as Knowledge Vault and Measurement Assistant, improve workforce training, retention, and device maintenance through natural language support.


News Apr 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Distributing Data Signaling: Modicon Edge I/O NTS by Schneider Electric

Distributing Data Signaling: Modicon Edge I/O NTS by Schneider Electric

The new Modicon Edge I/O NTS from Schneider Electric offers distributed data access, highlighting enhanced security and deterministic data aggregation.


News Apr 02, 2025 by Seth Price