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Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

Companion Guide to Ladder Logic / ST Conversion

This guide examines common ladder logic structures and presents the equivalent structured text representation, mainly intended as a learning guide for those getting started with ST.


NPN and PNP Wiring | Incremental Encoders Are Not Interchangeable

NPN and PNP Wiring | Incremental Encoders Are Not Interchangeable

Encoders rely on high-speed outputs supplying signals to a PLC. Learn why these signals cannot be interchanged at will, and some best practices for preventing false rotational counts.


Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder Logic: It’s Not Just Digital Electrical Prints Anymore

Ladder logic is the legendary industrial graphical programming language that once resembled electrical drawings, but it has advanced far beyond a collection of digital electrical symbols.


Belden Expands IT/OT Portfolio With New Connectivity Products

Belden Expands IT/OT Portfolio With New Connectivity Products

Belden adds new industrial connectivity options, including analog-to-IO-Link conversion, Ethernet switching, HART, wireless management, and fiber networks.


News Sep 13, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
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
Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

Emerson Launches pH/ORP Sensor for Demanding Process Environments

The Rosemount 350A is a digital pH and ORP sensor featuring M12 plug-and-play connectivity for high-temperature and high-pressure process conditions.


News Aug 26, 2026 by Seth Price
Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

Datalogic Extends Safety Laser Scanner Coverage With New SLS10

The SLS10 safety laser scanner features a 10-meter safety range, 275° coverage, fast response times, and advanced configuration tools to protect larger industrial workspaces with fewer devices.


News Aug 24, 2026 by Austin Futrell
ABB’s New Severe-Duty Motors Deliver NEMA Premium 4 Efficiency

ABB’s New Severe-Duty Motors Deliver NEMA Premium 4 Efficiency

ABB has updated its SD200 severe-duty motor platform with a high-efficiency version to comply with the U.S. Department of Energy's upcoming 2027 motor efficiency requirements.


News Aug 19, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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.


Ametek Releases Linear Position Sensor Series With IO-Link

Ametek Releases Linear Position Sensor Series With IO-Link

Ametek expands its GEMCO 953 series with the 953I, bringing IO-Link connectivity to linear position sensors built for hydraulic cylinders in harsh environments.


News Aug 15, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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?


Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

Automation Partnerships Drive Smarter Manufacturing Solutions

AI, robotics, and industrial automation leaders are forming strategic partnerships to improve machine health, expand automation, and boost productivity.


News Aug 07, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

Parallel Loading: Driving Multiple Motors From a Single VFD

When motors drive in parallel from a single main power source, do they each need an individual VFD? Check out why this is useful in some cases, and take note of some necessary precautions.


The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

The Journey of Data From Motor to Maintenance

Predictive maintenance brings real cost and time savings, but there can be a lot of confusion when setting up a system. Control.com talks to the experts at NORD, a motor specialist, to learn more.


Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs Adds Capacitive Touch Function to IO-Link Signal Cap

Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a compact IO-Link signal light cap with touch functionality that enables local operator feedback to a traditionally diagnostic-only signaling device.


News Jul 27, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff Expands Portfolio With New Signal Towers and Fork Sensors

Balluff has designed its SmartLight Black Line signal towers and new-generation fork sensors to simplify industrial automation, providing high-visibility signaling and comprehensive optical sensing.


News Jul 25, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

Predictive Maintenance Made Possible Through the Arduino UNO Q Board

By analyzing equipment behavior at the edge, the Arduino UNO Q provides a low-cost entry point into predictive maintenance to detect failures before downtime occurs.


News Jul 21, 2026 by Seth Price
Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

Adding Remote I/O to a PLC Project: Synergy Logic Meets CompactLogix

In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.


ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

ABB Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio with Three New Solutions

Discover ABB's latest industrial automation releases, including FIM 3.5 software, the ProcessMaster FER620 flow sensor, and the AI-powered Flexley Stack F712 forklift.


News Jul 17, 2026 by Stephanie Leonida