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This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the…

This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the networking capabilities that drive modern industrial and process automation systems.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

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.

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine…

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming…

Not every control system requires an expensive PLC. This tutorial will introduce Node-RED, a popular programming environment that can be installed on a low-cost single-board controller.

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on…

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers,…

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers, security tools, and smart-factory technologies.

Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to…

Data centers have been a focus of industrial automation in recent days. Control.com spoke with experts at Weidmuller to learn more about how control technology can solve data center challenges.

The new NT100 Series from HMS Networks offers durable, plug-and-play Ethernet switching with fibre options, wide…

The new NT100 Series from HMS Networks offers durable, plug-and-play Ethernet switching with fibre options, wide temperature support, and certifications for demanding industries.

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by…

Automation is evolving. Today, this is marked by a shift towards more efficient, sustainable operations, enhanced by closer collaboration between humans and machines, enhancing safety and profitability.

SMC’s EXW1 and EX600-W wireless units add DIN-rail mounting, maintenance logs, and stronger noise protection for…

SMC’s EXW1 and EX600-W wireless units add DIN-rail mounting, maintenance logs, and stronger noise protection for everyday factory use.

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system…

The new fiber optics units, fiber optic amplifiers, and fiber optic amplifier communication converters offer system flexibility for a wide range of industrial applications.

The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving…

The new Compact Controller 100 blends flexible I/O, open programming, and compact DIN-rail design for space-saving industrial automation.

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling…

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that…

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

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in…

Rugged, reliable components are a cornerstone of anything that moves. IMI brought the combined expertise of leaders in fluid controls, actuation, electrical motion, and communications to PACK EXPO.

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion…

KEB displayed a wide range of motors, drive units, and controllers at PACK EXPO, with key demos combining motion solutions that boost speed and flexibility for modern packaging automation.

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O…

Turck’s PACK EXPO booth highlighted RFID for traceability, level sensing for process automation, and distributed I/O technologies for IIoT-ready packaging systems.

Camozzi Automation demonstrated pneumatic, electric, and IIoT-ready systems at PACK EXPO, highlighting actuation, air…

Camozzi Automation demonstrated pneumatic, electric, and IIoT-ready systems at PACK EXPO, highlighting actuation, air treatment, and fieldbus tech for all applications across the packaging industry.