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Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering Rolls Out Latest Industrial Automation Solutions

Banner Engineering has released a new I/O touch display and controller for bin picking, an M12 D-code to RJ45 bulkhead connector to bring Ethernet to cabinets, and a 77 GHz radar sensor for mobile applications.


News Aug 09, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag Expands Ethernet Remote I/O With Multi-Protocol Controller

Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface. The module aims to enhance IIoT integration and flexible I/O expansion.


News Aug 05, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Adds IO-Link and Modbus to K50 Programmable Indicators and Buttons

Banner Engineering’s K50 programmable indicators and buttons now support IO-Link and Modbus, enabling faster communication, enhanced customization, and simplified setup across industrial applications.


News Jul 17, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
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
Safe and Connected | An Intro to IO-Link Safety

Safe and Connected | An Intro to IO-Link Safety

IO-Link technology keeps improving, and with the recent introduction of Safe IO-Link, the automation world is going to get a whole lot more modular.


Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell Cuts Wiring Time With In-Cabinet Ethernet/IP Solution

Rockwell’s new Ethernet/IP in-cabinet system cuts wiring time by up to 80%, reduces panel size, and enhances connectivity and sustainability.


News Jun 09, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK Releases an Absolute Encoder With PROFINET Interface

SICK has launched ANS/ANM58 absolute encoders with PROFINET interface. The new encoders are designed for simple integration and precise, reliable measurement in a variety of motion control applications.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB Taps Red Hat to Future-Proof Automation Systems

ABB Taps Red Hat to Future-Proof Automation Systems

ABB and Red Hat have collaborated to modernize industrial automation by combining secure control systems with open-source platforms like OpenShift and Device Edge.


News Jun 06, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Automation Upgrade: Softing Completes Acquisition of Delta Logic

Automation Upgrade: Softing Completes Acquisition of Delta Logic

Delta Logic’s diagnostics, IIoT tools, and OPC UA systems expand Softing’s industrial automation and connectivity offerings.


News Jun 04, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

ST Unwraps Modular IO-Link Dev Kit to Ease Industrial Automation Designs

The new development kit helps designers create industrial systems incorporating actuators and sensors.


News May 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
Understanding the Industrial Network Protocol CC-Link

Understanding the Industrial Network Protocol CC-Link

This article will explore CC-Link and how it is used in industrial automation. Learn its history, uses, and how to implement it in control systems.


Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi Introduces Ultrasonic Sensors With IO-Link Communication

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect objects with transparent, reflective, dirty, and other challenging surfaces.


News May 14, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Applications for Single Pair Ethernet: Perspectives for Device Manufacturers

Applications for Single Pair Ethernet: Perspectives for Device Manufacturers

Learn how SPE and Power over Data Line are enabling advanced developments in industrial and building automation, robotics, processing, infrastructure, and energy.


Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

Wireless Auto Switches and Fieldbus Systems: SMC Unveils Latest Solutions

SMC has released three new products aimed at reducing system wiring complexity while improving communication efficiency and flexibility in industrial automation systems.


News Apr 26, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Banner Engineering Releases IC70 Series In-Cabinet IO-Link Hub

Banner Engineering Releases IC70 Series In-Cabinet IO-Link Hub

Accessing untapped I/O in IO-Link devices can save money on budget builds. Have a look at Banner Engineering’s new IC70 series in-cabinet IO-Link hub with sixteen configurable PNP channels.


News Apr 19, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Infineon Integrates Six Industrial Protocols on the XMC7000 MCU

Infineon Integrates Six Industrial Protocols on the XMC7000 MCU

The XMC7000 MCU now has built-in support for six major industrial protocols, streamlining industrial automation development with unified connectivity.


News Apr 10, 2025 by Arjun Nijhawan
IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM NET-BOX, Now in Die-Cast Metal For Durable, Network-Enabled Control

IDEM Safety Switches now offers a die-cast metal version of its NET-BOX: a customizable push button control station and I/O solution designed to simplify industrial automation.


News Apr 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Previously reserved for personal and commercial deployments, learn how cellular IoT connectivity technologies are influencing industrial trends, organizations, and integrators.