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Rockwell Automation has recently added new wireless interface capabilities to their Stratix 4300 lineup of industrial…

Rockwell Automation has recently added new wireless interface capabilities to their Stratix 4300 lineup of industrial ethernet routers.

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various…

Learn about how one example platform, KEPServerEX by PTC, uses OPC UA to integrate machine centers with various communication protocol differences, the ultimate goal of M2M integration.

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors…

CoreTigo and Siboni continue to collaborate through the release of the new PL4 servo motor series, a new lineup of motors and drive systems with the latest in communication technology.

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and…

The OPC UA protocol is designed to solve two problems in automation: interoperability between device vendors and independence from incompatible transport layer differences.

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The…

The latest edge-computing controller from Advantech leverages artificial intelligence to speed up control decisions. The controller can be integrated with a carrier stack for even greater edge AI capability.

HMS Networks has released the Anybus Defender family of industrial security appliances, consisting of four scalable…

HMS Networks has released the Anybus Defender family of industrial security appliances, consisting of four scalable models specifically engineered to protect crucial network infrastructures.

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer…

The new 10Base-T1L SPE Switch from Weidmüller can provide power and data over Ethernet over distances up to 1 kilometer (.6 miles), reducing wires and increasing reliability.

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely…

Emerson adds WirelessHART capability to the Rosemount I/O device catalog with an 8-channel transmitter to remotely monitor conditions and control outputs like motors, pumps, and valves.

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs.…

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs. Although logical, they are difficult to interpret.

Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and…

Remote control is a risky business for industrial automation, but the ability to remotely monitor, asses failures, and clear faults has been expanded from robotics to PLC systems by Olis Robotics.

In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables…

In any process industry, transducers are the basic instrumentation unit for continuous monitoring of system variables that provide inputs for control system algorithms and outputs.

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs.…

Ladder logic is an industrial control systems legend stemming from electrical line diagrams before the days of PLCs. Although logical, they are difficult to interpret.

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can…

Beckhoff recently introduced a new compact EtherCAT multi-I/O interface. This versatile and tiny 12-channel terminal can accommodate up to nine different signal types.

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator…

In order to connect automation devices using diverse protocols, Bosch Rexroth adopts HMS Networks’s Anybus Communicator facilitating intelligent monitoring and operation.

Balluff’s BNI00 IO-Link master is available at low cost yet provides plenty of input/output capability, enabling quick…

Balluff’s BNI00 IO-Link master is available at low cost yet provides plenty of input/output capability, enabling quick interfacing of various automation components.

The SX8R communications module from IDEC connects automation hardware protocols with fast, easy, and dependable…

The SX8R communications module from IDEC connects automation hardware protocols with fast, easy, and dependable transmission, eliminating head and heartache.

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new…

Industrial facilities require extensive data to optimize revenue and minimize costs, and Moxa has delivered with a new Ethernet switch designed for Network speeds of up to 10 GB.

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for…

Red Lion has released its newest N-Tron series unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch, the 16-port NT116, designed for critical industrial applications under harsh conditions.

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and…

HMS Networks' new Anybus Wireless Bolt 5G and Anybus Tunnel Gateway are a dynamic duo that aims to boost reliability and security in the AMR and robotic manufacturing markets.