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Softing’s Latest smartLink Devices, Now With PROFINET Network Access

Softing’s Latest smartLink Devices, Now With PROFINET Network Access

Softing Industrial has unleashed the flexibility of protocols with the latest devices in its smartLink product lineup. The new hardware gateway and software module give users access to PROFINET networks.


News Mar 15, 2024 by Seth Price
Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson’s Compact, Robust PC Links the Industrial Floor to the Cloud

Emerson’s new PACSystems IPC 2010 comes with pre-installed Movicon software and the PACEdge IIoT platform, providing powerful computing for visualizing industrial edge data applications.


News Mar 12, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

(Circuit) Breaking News! Siemens’ New Electronic Circuit Protection Device

Siemens announces a new approach to circuit protection that doesn’t use a mechanical disconnection method, instead relying on a more modern digital method to open circuits when a fault occurs.


News Mar 11, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Schneider Electric, Intel, and Red Hat Create Open Automation Infrastructure

Schneider Electric, Intel, and Red Hat Create Open Automation Infrastructure

In collaboration with Intel and Red Hat, Schneider Electric has created a next-generation, open automation infrastructure to help replace vendor-specific infrastructure with software-based control systems.


News Mar 07, 2024 by Damond Goodwin
Too Much Current! Breaker Curves and Overload Trip Classes

Too Much Current! Breaker Curves and Overload Trip Classes

We know what a circuit breaker is meant to do: stop the flow of electricity in case of a fault or failure. But just like fuses, breakers and overloads respond differently depending on the load.


Lütze Expands LOCC-Box System With New IO-Link Gateway

Lütze Expands LOCC-Box System With New IO-Link Gateway

Lütze has released an IO-Link gateway to provide users with greater communication and connectivity. The new gateway can connect up to fifteen of the company's LOCC-Box-Net modules in new and existing systems.


News Mar 02, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Idec Launches 7-inch Combined PLC+HMI With I/O Options

Adding to its existing SmartAXIS Touch family, Idec has released the FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI for compact and simplified control. The combined solution features a 7-inch touchscreen display and expandable I/O.


News Mar 01, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect Combines Power and Flexibility in New CODESYS PLCs

AutomationDirect has recently released a new PLC that uses CODESYS, a software platform for industrial programming that has been widely adopted across numerous existing PLC systems.


News Feb 26, 2024 by Joshua Tidwell
Using Virtualization Technology to Enhance Industrial Control System

Using Virtualization Technology to Enhance Industrial Control System

Automated control systems incorporate virtualization technology to reduce physical hardware, automatically minimizing the cost of IT/OT equipment, installations, and maintenance efforts.


Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s IP67 Power Supplies: Providing Power Where Needed

Phoenix Contact’s new power supplies are designed for a decentralized approach to machine design. The TRIO IP67 power supplies are machine and field-mountable to deliver power where needed.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

Weidmüller Upgrades U-remote for Improved Performance and Integration

The u-remote system will now be equipped with modern technology developed by Weidmüller to enhance internal back panel bus communication to celebrate the u-remote’s tenth birthday.


News Feb 22, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA Commits To Strengthen LNG Industry

Endress+Hauser USA has committed to building its LNG instrument portfolio to support American energy production. The company has been awarded several Gulf Coast projects where it will provide LNG tank gauging systems.


News Feb 20, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB To Expand North American Instrumentation With Calibration Hall

ABB has begun construction on a 12,000-square-foot calibration hall in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, to cater to the growing North American demand for instrumentation.


News Feb 17, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

Mitsubishi Electric: Industrial Safety is Now a Little Easier

A new CIP Safety communication module has been designed to work with Mitsubishi’s iQ-R series PLC, a module that also supports Ethernet/IP as well as CC-Link IE TSN networks.


News Feb 16, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

ABB To Strengthen Software and AI Solutions With Meshmind Acquisition

To advance research and development in software and AI-powered automation, ABB has acquired the majority of Meshmind. The acquisition addresses the growing demand for innovative automation solutions.


News Feb 15, 2024 by Austin Futrell
AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AchieVe: New Submersible Level Sensors From AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect has announced three new submersible level transmitters with analog outputs for clean water and wastewater applications.


News Feb 14, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

How to Wire Motor Starters and Contactors

This article investigates the basic components and wiring conventions for common three-phase motor starter configurations, including direct online, reversing, and star-delta.


Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens To Accelerate Net-zero Transition With Building X Sustainability Manager

Siemens has developed a new application within its existing cloud-based digital platform to help organizations optimize building operations and reach their sustainability goals.


News Feb 13, 2024 by Shawn Dietrich
Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson’s New Eco-Friendly Valve Actuator for Extreme Conditions

Emerson has recently introduced a new electric valve actuator that can work in adverse industrial conditions while maintaining accuracy with an eco-friendly operation.


News Feb 12, 2024 by Bob Odhiambo
Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Industry Collaboration Roundup: Control Companies Working Together for Success

Major automation players, including Beijer Electronics, Phoenix Contact, Mitsubishi Electric, and others, have announced collab and partnership projects to ensure the industry's successful future.


News Feb 11, 2024 by Seth Price