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Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

Turck Presents Smart ID, Sensing, and Fieldbus Solutions at PACK EXPO

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


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

Camozzi Elevates PACK EXPO with Pneumatic, Electric, and Fieldbus Innovations

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.


News Oct 05, 2025 by David Peterson
Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller Expands u-OS Operating System, Simplifying Data Exchange

Weidmuller offers machine builders a helping hand by enabling secure access to machine data using industry-approved protocols that are not brand-specific.


News Oct 04, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Demonstrates Floor-to-Cloud Solutions at PACK EXPO

Emerson Demonstrates Floor-to-Cloud Solutions at PACK EXPO

Floor-to-Cloud is a concept that includes all elements from sensing to control and includes analytical elements for process optimization, of which Emerson provides a comprehensive solution set.


News Oct 02, 2025 by David Peterson
Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

Emerson Introduces Next-Generation PACSystems Industrial PCs

The new PACSystems IPC 6010, 7010, and 8010 feature an industrial-grade 13th Generation Intel Core processor to meet the computing demands of modern AI-powered automation systems.


News Sep 25, 2025 by Seth Price
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.


Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Pepperl+Fuchs Expands Wireless Sensor Node With Volt-Free Contacts

Now, in addition to wireless sensors, two volt-free contacts can be connected to Pepperl+Fuchs’ LoRaWAN wireless sensor node, enhancing long-range data transmission possibilities in existing control systems.


News Sep 16, 2025 by Seth Price
KUKA’s New AMR Carries the Load in Smart Logistics

KUKA’s New AMR Carries the Load in Smart Logistics

The KMP 250P expands KUKA’s AMR portfolio, offering scalable payload transport, sleep mode fleet management, and 360-degree safety.


News Sep 07, 2025 by Bob Odhiambo
Modbus: The Original Industrial Fieldbus Protocol

Modbus: The Original Industrial Fieldbus Protocol

This article introduces Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.


Precision Alignment: The Key to Energy and Cost Reduction

Precision Alignment: The Key to Energy and Cost Reduction

Alignment is an often overlooked element in operations, leading to both energy efficiency and equipment longevity in rotating machinery.


Basic Principles of Industrial Instrumentation and Control

Basic Principles of Industrial Instrumentation and Control

In this instrumentation and control (I&C) article, we will explore the fundamental terminology and concepts used when working with industrial plants.


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.


Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

Monitor Motors and Pumps Remotely With Acromag’s Discrete AC Input Modules

The new NT2140 series expands Acromag’s portfolio of expandable remote I/O modules for Ethernet. The NT2140 discrete AC input modules enable real-time monitoring of on/off power status for motors, pumps, and switchgear.


News Aug 19, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

Balluff BIS V Enhances RFID With MQTT and REST API Support

BIS V by Balluff improves RFID reliability with multi-frequency ports, loop filters, and MQTT/REST API integration for smart factories.


News Aug 18, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

From Coils to Clouds: Modbus Integration Made Simple

Hilscher’s netFIELD app links Modbus devices to MQTT, simplifying IIoT workflows and boosting uptime.


News Aug 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Upgrades HMIs With Enhanced Interface and Networking

Mitsubishi Electric has released the GOT3000 series HMIs. The new HMIs feature a vibrant, high-definition display and are designed for fast, intuitive operation and enhanced networking.


News Aug 12, 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
Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric, Pepperl+Fuchs, and Bosch Enhance HMI Hardware and Software

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware for its HMIs, and Bosch has launched a PLC-independent web-based HMI software.


News Jul 31, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
COPA-DATA Launches zenon 15 to Advance OT/IT Integration

COPA-DATA Launches zenon 15 to Advance OT/IT Integration

With HTML5 web control, Git integration, and secure access management, zenon 15 boosts industrial efficiency, collaboration, and regulatory compliance.


News Jul 21, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Can Control Panels Self-Heal? A Look at Smart Fault Design

Can Control Panels Self-Heal? A Look at Smart Fault Design

Explore how modular hardware, predictive diagnostics, and fault-isolating technologies are transforming control panels into resilient, self-healing systems.