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Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the…

Since their creation, DC motors have become a part of our everyday lives. In this article, we’ll examine the differences between various types of field-wound and permanent magnet DC motors.

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.

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest…

Festo has released a new suite of pneumatic solutions, including CIP safety modules and valve terminals. The latest additions aim to make pneumatic system operation simpler and safer.

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.

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn,…

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on their own. That’s not always a good thing.

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions…

wenglor has added time-of-flight (ToF) sensors and fiber optic amplifiers to its product offerings. The newest additions are designed to tackle sensing challenges across applications.

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator…

Banner has introduced the TL70 Pro Tower Light series, which allows for a fully customizable visual or auditory indicator system to communicate the status of automated systems or facility issues.

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.

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions…

Banner has expanded its lighting and indication catalog to include new TL70 Pro tower lights. The latest additions feature Modbus RTU, Ethernet, and Power over Ethernet models.

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new…

The MC55 Touch and MC55 Touch Smart are the latest additions to WERMA’s MC series of LED installation beacons. The new beacons feature up to seven colors, smart software, and touch input capabilities.

Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and…

Learn about various ways to activate directional control valves for fluids using manual input, air pilot sources, and electrical controls. Sometimes, valves even use a mix of multiple power sources.

The new Automation Studio Code and Copilot environment make building code easier and more efficient via generative AI and…

The new Automation Studio Code and Copilot environment make building code easier and more efficient via generative AI and cloud-based collaboration.

The new vision system is powered by Oxipital AI's visual AI platform and serves as an advanced and affordable option for…

The new vision system is powered by Oxipital AI's visual AI platform and serves as an advanced and affordable option for high-speed robotic picking and inspection in food-grade and industrial applications.

Weidmuller has expanded its engineering services to simplify troubleshooting, installation, and interfacing between PLCs…

Weidmuller has expanded its engineering services to simplify troubleshooting, installation, and interfacing between PLCs and other hardware.

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new…

Beijer Electronics' soon-to-launch HMI series features an upgraded operating system and development software. The new HMIs aim to deliver an enhanced and modern user experience for various applications.

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance,…

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance, including support for the company's newest PLCs and a more user-friendly interface.

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide…

The Honeywell-Google Cloud partnership combines the companies’ respective technologies to increase industry-wide automation and upskill the workforce via a new AI-powered solution.

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's…

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a…

Renesas has developed two new semiconductor solutions for the growing IO-Link market. The new IO-Link solutions include a four-channel master IC and a dual-channel sensor signal conditioner IC.