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ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

ASRock Industrial’s IoT Controller Now O-PAS Certified for Open Automation

The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.


News Sep 06, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Dunkermotoren Puts Motion Control Inside Its New dGo Motors

Factory-programmed dGo motors combine brushless DC power with built-in motion control for repeatable applications such as conveyors, pumps, and cooling fans.


News Sep 05, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

Festo Expands CPX-AP-I With Flexible I/O and CC-Link Connectivity

New CPX-AP-I additions give machine builders configurable digital I/O and CC-Link IE Field Basic support while retaining Festo’s decentralized I/O architecture.


News Sep 04, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

Banner Engineering Combines IO-Link and Edge Processing in One Device

The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.


News Sep 03, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

The Right Controller: Comparing Industrial PCs and PLCs

This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.


Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

Autonics Launches TP Series Graphic Panels with Quad-Core Processing

New graphic panels from Autonics use quad-core CPUs, offer several communication options, support VNC remote monitoring, and are IP66 rated for industrial use.


News Aug 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives With Ethernet/IP

Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives With Ethernet/IP

An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.


Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Understanding the Devices Used in Remote Industrial Networking

Industrial gateways provide secure, reliable connections to OT infrastructure from the outside world, but the options can be overwhelming. Follow along as we dive into the world of gateways.


Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Antaira Boosts Industrial PoE Networks With Power and Protection

Industrial networks get more power and protection with Antaira’s 100 W PoE++ injector and 10GbE surge protectors for demanding installations.


News Aug 23, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

Emerson Scales Edge Application Deployment With PACEdge 3.0

PACEdge 3.0 adds group management and an application marketplace to help manufacturers develop, deploy, and manage industrial edge applications at scale.


News Aug 22, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

Captron Announces UL Certification For Touch Buttons and LED Signals

The newly UL Listed CANEO series10 touch buttons and LED signals are available in standard, stainless steel, and hygienic variants for North American industrial control applications requiring certified components.


News Aug 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Balluff Expands BES Entry Line With More Sensor Options

Balluff Expands BES Entry Line With More Sensor Options

New cable, pigtail, and NPN configurations broaden Balluff’s BES Entry Line, with M8, M12, and M18 inductive sensors for high-volume automation.


News Aug 20, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Smarter Defect Detection: Inside Trends Driving Automation in Quality Inspection

Learn how AI-powered machine vision can improve defect detection, increase inspection accuracy, and streamline manufacturing quality control.


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Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Remote Industrial Equipment Connections: Benefits and Risks

Connecting to equipment remotely can save time and travel expenses. It is a powerful tool, but with great power comes great responsibility.


The One Where A Modbus Output is Controlled by Two PLCs

The One Where A Modbus Output is Controlled by Two PLCs

Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?


Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

Emerson Adds AI Agents to Ovation for Faster Troubleshooting

AI agents in Emerson's Ovation 4.0 help operators diagnose alarms, identify root causes, monitor control loops, and prioritize predictive maintenance.


News Aug 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

Delta Motion Gets RMC Controllers Into Shape With Trapezoid Command

The company has added a Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC motion controllers, providing configurable cyclic position, pressure, and force profiles for testing applications.


News Aug 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

Robotiq Extends Hand-E Stroke to 100 mm for Flexible Part Handling

The new 100-mm Hand-E Adaptive Gripper option gives manufacturers a wider gripping range while keeping the same payload, sealed design, precision, controls, and integration workflow.


News Aug 05, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Networking Tutorial: Connect and Configure a Mitsubishi iQ-F PLC

Networking Tutorial: Connect and Configure a Mitsubishi iQ-F PLC

Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.


Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric Simplifies Machine Control With MELSEC MX Controllers

The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.


News Jul 31, 2026 by Seth Price