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Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Precision and Reliability: Autonics Releases EP50S Rotary Encoders

Autonics’ new EP50S series single-turn absolute rotary encoders are designed to bring precision to position control applications. The 50 mm encoders are capable of resolutions up to 1024 divisions.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Plug, Play, and REST: Acromag NT Series Simplifies Automation

Plug, Play, and REST: Acromag NT Series Simplifies Automation

Acromag's NT Series remote I/O modules now offer a RESTful API for easy web service integration, simplifying industrial data transfer and system monitoring.


News Mar 27, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

Understanding the Derivative Term in PID Control

We know that PID stands for proportional, integral, and derivative, but have you ever seen exactly how the derivative term affects the final output signal in a motion control system?


Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Remote Industry and the Growing Popularity of Cellular Systems

Previously reserved for personal and commercial deployments, learn how cellular IoT connectivity technologies are influencing industrial trends, organizations, and integrators.


What are Interposing Relays in Control Circuits?

What are Interposing Relays in Control Circuits?

An interposing relay is an interface between a control system and a higher power circuit to provide isolation or amplification of mismatched voltage and current from a control to a load circuit.


Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Enhances FG-200 Gateway Hardware and Firmware

Softing Industrial has updated its FG-200 gateway, designed for the integration of FF-H1 devices, to version V1.21. The new update promises more stable connections between devices and better firmware.


News Mar 21, 2025 by Seth Price
Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

Phoenix Contact Zero-Cut Block: Faster, Safer DIN Rail Cutting

The Zero-Cut Block eliminates tedious measuring and cutting of DIN rail, ensuring precision and reducing waste. It speeds up installations while enhancing safety.


News Mar 20, 2025 by Seth Price
Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Siemens, Anybotics, and Stäubli Launch Robot Technology Highlighting Precision and Efficiency

Discover the latest robot technologies focused on accuracy and efficiency, including Siemens’ Sinumerik Machine Tool Robot, Anybotics’ Data Navigator, and Stäubli’s Sterimove mobile cleanroom robot.


News Mar 19, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

Avoiding SCADA Pitfalls: 3 Tips for Operational and Business Advantages

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.


Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

Strength in Connectivity | Carlo Gavazzi’s New IP67 Series Cord-Sets

The latest M8/M12 cord sets from Carlo Gavazzi are designed to meet the needs of the harsh industrial environment with an IP67 rating, providing a reliable way to connect devices.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

Festo’s VEMD Expands Gas Control with Software Configuration

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing flexibility for industrial gas flow management.


News Mar 13, 2025 by Seth Price
Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Industrial Automation: Spare Yourself From Network Pitfalls!

Some new factories are networked from stem to stern, ready to roll. But sometimes, it’s just you and a new PLC, so it won’t really matter how you set things up, it’ll probably work just fine, right?


IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

IIoT, Cloud Services, and Edge AI Combined Through Arduino

Pairing IIoT with cloud services provides industrial and manufacturing facilities with real-time data displayed in intuitive dashboards and reduces downtime.


Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Analog and Digital Signal Filtering in PLC Systems

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.


Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson Updates PAC Machine Edition Control Software

Emerson has released version 10.6 of its PAC Machine Edition integrated development environment. The update includes a new PLC simulator and other performance improvements to increase developer efficiency.


News Mar 09, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

OnLogic Launches the Axial AX300 Server for Powerful Edge Computing

The new Axial AX300 edge server from OnLogic is designed to provide businesses of all sizes with powerful, secure, and easily deployed on-site AI and edge capabilities.


News Mar 07, 2025 by Austin Futrell
Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer HOG800 Encoders: Tough, Smart, and Ready for Anything

Baumer's new HOG800 encoders combine ruggedness with intelligent features, simplifying maintenance and boosting reliability in industrial settings.


News Mar 05, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell
Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

Emerson Releases Cost-Effective, Entry-Level Data Acquisition Solutions

Emerson has doubled down on data acquisition with the release of two new compact Ethernet chassis and an analog input module, along with the launch of a GitHub repository for creating FlexLogger add-ons.


News Mar 02, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering Expands Offerings To Meet Modern Automation Demands

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.


News Mar 01, 2025 by Damond Goodwin
Add a Dynamic Braking Resistor to a PowerFlex VFD

Add a Dynamic Braking Resistor to a PowerFlex VFD

Dynamic braking resistors stop motors more quickly by converting the rotational energy, but how do we select the correct one and configure a PowerFlex drive to utilize the resistor effectively?