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Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly intended as a learning guide for those getting started with ST.


Beijer Electronics Nexto XF Combines PLC Control With Linux OS

Beijer Electronics Nexto XF Combines PLC Control With Linux OS

The Nexto XF from Beijer Electronics supports up to 1,000 PID loops in under 2 ms, with modular I/O, Linux, Docker containers, and industrial connectivity.


News Oct 16, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Driving VFDs | What Does the S-Curve Parameter Mean?

Driving VFDs | What Does the S-Curve Parameter Mean?

Accelerating motors is a tricky topic, with profiles ranging from step inputs to polynomials. Which profile is the best choice, and why?


Banner Engineering Adds Sound to Its SD50 Status Display for Plants

Banner Engineering Adds Sound to Its SD50 Status Display for Plants

With 12 tones, a 77 dB alert, and multicolored status LEDs visible from 10 meters, Banner Engineering’s SD50 helps operators react to production events.


News Oct 13, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
NPN and PNP Wiring | Incremental Encoders Are Not Interchangeable

NPN and PNP Wiring | Incremental Encoders Are Not Interchangeable

Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.


Rockwell Brings Expertise to Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Project

Rockwell Brings Expertise to Anthropic’s Cybersecurity Project

Through Project Glasswing, Rockwell Automation will use Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 AI model to find vulnerabilities and help make industrial systems more resilient.


News Oct 11, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
New LM3S Electric Cylinders Give SEW-Eurodrive More Linear Force

New LM3S Electric Cylinders Give SEW-Eurodrive More Linear Force

The third-generation LM3S from SEW-Eurodrive adds up to 26 kN of force, strokes to 1,200 mm, flexible motor integration, and reduced routine maintenance.


News Oct 10, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Epson Introduces Six-Axis Robot Built for Safe, Intuitive Human Interaction

Epson Introduces Six-Axis Robot Built for Safe, Intuitive Human Interaction

The Epson AX6 offers compact six-axis automation with no-code or Python programming and integrated safety features for collaborative applications.


News Oct 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Cognex Unveils Vision Systems for Logistics and Semiconductors

Cognex Unveils Vision Systems for Logistics and Semiconductors

New Cognex vision systems help logistics operators scan bottom-side barcodes and semiconductor makers improve wafer and panel traceability and throughput.


News Oct 08, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.


Sanyo Denki Adds EtherCAT to New Multi-Axis Stepping Drivers

Sanyo Denki Adds EtherCAT to New Multi-Axis Stepping Drivers

Sanyo Denki's new Sanmotion F stepping drivers combine two- or four-axis control with EtherCAT, delivering up to 17% more torque and 20% less vibration.


News Oct 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): ABB Releases e-Device Robot Interface

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): ABB Releases e-Device Robot Interface

With e-Device, users can now operate and program ABB OmniCore-powered industrial robots using their own computers or tablets.


News Oct 02, 2026 by Seth Price
SMC AC Adapter Makes Bench Testing M12 Devices Easier for Techs

SMC AC Adapter Makes Bench Testing M12 Devices Easier for Techs

Designed for automation technicians, SMC’s AC adapter provides a prewired M12 connection and up to 1 amp of output for quick device setup and diagnostics.


News Oct 01, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
The Conveyor | September 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

The Conveyor | September 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

We’re back, and we’re excited to share all kinds of product news from September 2026. See what you may have missed from all of your favorite control, automation, and robotics brands!


News Sep 30, 2026 by David Peterson
SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

SMC Expands CQE Compact Cylinder Series with Higher Output Design

New CQE compact cylinders from SMC deliver up to 1.5 times the theoretical output of CQ2 models, with new sizes, strokes, and configuration options.


News Sep 26, 2026 by Austin Futrell
AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

AI-Powered Imaging: Keyence Introduces IV4-H Series Vision Sensor

The new IV4-H vision sensor features built-in AI technology to simplify parameter setup, eliminate background noise, and deliver reliable detection.


News Sep 25, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

SICK SEC200 Camera Brings Flexible Code Reading to the Factory Floor

Designed for industrial code reading, the SICK SEC200 handles 1D and 2D codes in challenging conditions and adds Ethernet, USB, and CRA-compliant cybersecurity.


News Sep 24, 2026 by Seth Price
Weidmuller Launches DURAmax DC UPS for 24V Power Backup Systems

Weidmuller Launches DURAmax DC UPS for 24V Power Backup Systems

Designed for tight control cabinets, the DURAmax DC UPS combines 24V backup power with USB-C configuration, status monitoring, and battery management.


News Sep 23, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
What Does the UL508 Say About Wiring Connections?

What Does the UL508 Say About Wiring Connections?

Wire nuts? Soldering? Terminal blocks? Learn what the UL508 standard says about the acceptable types of wiring connections for industrial control panels.


The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

The Omron M1 Inverter: Scalable AC Motor Control With Integrated Safety

Omron Automation’s M1 Inverter family targets general AC motor control applications, providing a flexible VFD solution with support for integrated safety and industrial protocols.


News Sep 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich