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Analog vs. Fieldbus Systems | Comparisons and Advantages

Analog vs. Fieldbus Systems | Comparisons and Advantages

Learn about electrical signalling systems for process control. What advantages may be provided by choosing analog systems vs. advanced modern fieldbus protocols?


Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

Emerson Advances Software-Defined Automation with DeltaV Version 16.LTS

DeltaV 16.LTS advances Emerson’s automation platform with modular control, improved connectivity, and secure enterprise-level data access.


News Feb 10, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Fluke Networks Introduces CertiFiber Max for Data Center Fiber Certification

Fluke Networks Introduces CertiFiber Max for Data Center Fiber Certification

CertiFiber Max is Fluke Networks’ third-generation OLTS, offering native MPO and MMC support and fast multi-fiber certification on the Versiv platform.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Carlo Gavazzi Adds Multi-Pole Power to Its NRG Relay Line

Carlo Gavazzi Adds Multi-Pole Power to Its NRG Relay Line

New RGC2 and RGC3 relays bring two- and three-pole switching to Carlo Gavazzi’s NRG platform, with built-in networking and real-time monitoring.


News Feb 06, 2026 by Seth Price
The Conveyor | January 2026 Control, Automation, and Robotics News

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

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.


News Feb 05, 2026 by David Peterson
MQTT vs. OPC UA: Protocols From an OEM Perspective

MQTT vs. OPC UA: Protocols From an OEM Perspective

MQTT and OPC UA are very different, but they accomplish essentially the same thing: push data from one device to another. Which method to use relies on understanding how each process is accomplished.


Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Don’t Burn Connections: Phoenix Contact Simplifies Wiring with Clever-Click

Phoenix Contact’s new HEAVYCON Clever-Click carrier eliminates the usual wiring grind by simplifying the assembly of modular heavy-duty connectors in tight spaces.


News Feb 03, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Camozzi Launches CARTfit 7700 Push-In Cartridge Connections

Camozzi Launches CARTfit 7700 Push-In Cartridge Connections

A new press-in cartridge from Camozzi replaces multi-piece tube fittings, improving consistency and assembly efficiency in fluid and pneumatic designs.


News Feb 01, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Tutorial: Setting up an Inovance HMI With A Mitsubishi PLC

Tutorial: Setting up an Inovance HMI With A Mitsubishi PLC

This guide shows you how to create a simple Inovance HMI project and connect it to a Mitsubishi PLC using serial and Ethernet methods, including practical setup steps and common mistakes to avoid.


Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Altech Expands GEOS Electrical Enclosures for Harsh Environments

Designed for outdoor use, the GEOS electrical enclosure combines IP67 protection with flexible mounting and ventilation options.


News Jan 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

Emerson Enhances Mobile Access for DeltaV SaaS SCADA

With new mobile features, Emerson makes cloud-native SCADA systems easier to monitor and manage from anywhere.


News Jan 15, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
All-in-One Energy Monitoring for Smarter Industrial Power

All-in-One Energy Monitoring for Smarter Industrial Power

A new energy monitoring system from Carlo Gavazzi brings power measurement, cloud connectivity, and local dashboards into a single industrial device.


News Jan 12, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Operator Actions and Interventions In Functional Safety

Operator Actions and Interventions In Functional Safety

Learn how to assess risks and determine SIL by understanding operator actions as initiating events, independent protection layers, or a part of the safety instrumented function loop.


Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

Neura Showcases Quadrupeds, Mini Humanoids, and the Neuraverse

At CES 2026, Neura Robotics showed off its latest commercial and industrial solutions, including a rugged, four-legged robot, a compact humanoid, and a unified human-robotic ecosystem.


News Jan 08, 2026 by Seth Price
Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

Set Up For Success | Scheduling Tasks in PLC Programs

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors appear as inconsistencies, often incorrectly attributed to random faults.


Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

Phoenix Contact and Forescout Partner to De-risk the IT/OT Network Systems

By integrating edge networking and OT threat detection, Phoenix Contact and Forescout aim to de-risk converged IT/OT systems.


News Jan 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

ABB Taps IPEC’s AI to Detect Early Failures in Critical Assets

A new acquisition brings advanced insulation and power asset monitoring into ABB’s predictive maintenance portfolio.


News Dec 25, 2025 by Stephanie Leonida
Michigan Operations Hub Expands Robot and AMR Manufacturing

Michigan Operations Hub Expands Robot and AMR Manufacturing

Teradyne opens new Michigan operations hub, which will manufacture robots and AMRs while supporting training, service, and U.S. workforce growth.


News Dec 21, 2025 by Shawn Dietrich
Introduction to Common Network Protocols in Industrial Automation

Introduction to Common Network Protocols in Industrial Automation

This article provides an overview of the OSI models, IT/OT industrial protocols, and key applications behind the networking capabilities that drive modern industrial and process automation systems.


ABB Expands Industrial Monitoring With New Water and Gas Analyzers

ABB Expands Industrial Monitoring With New Water and Gas Analyzers

New ABB analyzers combine ultra-low oxygen water sensing and multi-parameter gas monitoring in fewer, lower-maintenance devices.


News Dec 17, 2025 by Joshua Tidwell