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The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive…

The netFIELD App by Hilscher bridges PROFINET and IIoT via MQTT, enabling real-time data exchange for predictive maintenance and optimized production processes.

After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC…

After we explored the initial configuration, it’s now time to see exactly how to implement IO-Link in a simple PLC project, explaining how to interpret process data bytes for input and output.

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets…

IO-Link devices can be inputs or outputs, and often a mix of both. In this article, learn how to interpret datasheets that list the indexes and purpose of the bytes to read and write process data.

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing…

Banner recently expanded their Snap Signal portfolio, adding the DXMR90-1XE series of industrial controllers, allowing for data transfer with up to four independent networks.

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing…

WindSonic, Gill Instruments’ two-axis ultrasonic wind sensor line, can now be more easily integrated with existing industrial hardware thanks to the addition of Modbus.

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display…

Banner Engineering has released an electronic status display with a 10 m viewing distance. The new status display utilizes LEDs and text to indicate equipment status. No PLC is required for operation.

Version 2.0 of Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment incorporates batch data and eliminates data siloing.

Version 2.0 of Emerson’s DeltaV Edge Environment incorporates batch data and eliminates data siloing.

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering…

It can be risky to adopt unknown technology; it poses serious security concerns if misused. The Control.com engineering team contacted our friends at OnLogic to gain some insight into VPN technology.

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's…

Beijer Electronics has released a new series of industrial-grade unmanaged switches that will replace the company's existing JetNet 3008 series. The new series includes models that support fiber optic connections.

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a…

Turck has added new unmanaged switches to its TNIC series. These Ethernet switches are compact, rugged, and feature a wide operating temperature and voltage range, making them suitable for various industrial applications.

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting…

Softing Industrial’s usbLink CN is a USB to ControlNet interface that replaces the Allen-Bradley 1784-U2CN, supporting easy setup and connections using RSLinx and RSNetWorx.

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including…

A new managed Ethernet switch from Antaira offers advanced features specifically for industrial automation, including ring redundancy, PoE+ capability, Gigabit speeds, and fiber connection technology.

HMS Networks releases new gateways to facilitate secure and fast communication for control systems in industrial environments.

HMS Networks releases new gateways to facilitate secure and fast communication for control systems in industrial environments.

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and…

Balluff's new IO-Link masters in Entry, Standard, and Advanced classes offer high performance, robust construction, and advanced features.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Rockwell has added a new update for the edge compute module, enhancing ControlLogix with support for multiple protocols.

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or…

Cloud applications and edge computing require access to field-level I/O, but not all remote I/O terminals have OPC UA or MQTT capability. Acromag has expanded its series of remote I/O modules to support these protocols.

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration…

Weidmuller is expanding its line of ethernet switches with the BasicLine Series B unmanaged switch with QoS configuration and standard Broadcast Storm protection.

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. build upon their collaborative journey with their latest partnership initiative,…

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. build upon their collaborative journey with their latest partnership initiative, bringing Azure IoT Operations and FactoryTalk Optix together to evolve the industrial landscape.

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about…

Power and control interruptions are, at best, problematic. In some applications, it’s catastrophic. Learn about redundancy for the system, power supplies, control devices, and network topologies.