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Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

Small Size, Rugged Strength | Pilz Introduces New Safety Locking Devices

To enhance safety and productivity, Pilz has introduced two new gate guards, the PSENslock 2 and PSENmlock mini locking devices, which are both reliable and durable in compact form factors.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron Unveils PMAC Platform Additions for Precision Manufacturing Control

Omron announces the expansion of their Programmable Multi-Axis Control (PMAC) series controllers to include four new product lines for high-speed motion processes.


News Oct 25, 2023 by Seth Price
Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 5: Database Setup

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 5: Database Setup

Now that our IIoT project has verified the transmission of an MQTT data payload packet, this next article will explore the setup of an InfluxDB database to store the incoming sensor data.


Pepperl+Fuchs Debuts New IO-Link Smart Valve Connector

Pepperl+Fuchs Debuts New IO-Link Smart Valve Connector

With a new drop-in replacement valve connector, Pepperl+Fuchs offers a way for engineers to extract data from brownfield pneumatic and hydraulic valves to prevent downtime.


News Oct 24, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

Monitoring Machines in Real-time: Advancements From IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider

The latest advancements in vision and sensing technology allow engineers to monitor for signs of failure more naturally. Several recent standouts include IMAGO, FLIR, and Schneider Electric.


News Oct 22, 2023 by Stephanie Leonida
Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren Expands MCP Portfolio: BG 45 Motor With Smart Control Technology

Dunkermotoren has recently added a new product to the motor control platform (MCP) with the new BG 45 dPro, featuring built-in digital and analog I/O and smarter control technology.


News Oct 21, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor Extends PNG//smart Line of Photoelectric Sensors

Wenglor has extended the PNG//smart product line of photoelectric sensors by offering a compact version, the 1M, featuring the same robust IO-Link and NFC configuration options.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Shawn Dietrich
Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff Unveils Next-Gen C6040 IPC: Optimizing AI, Motion, and HMI

Beckhoff has added the C6040-0090 line of IPC controllers, featuring the next generation of Intel multi-core processors to upgrade motion, vision, AI, and SCADA applications.


News Oct 20, 2023 by Seth Price
New PFM to Analog Output Converters Provide Easy Signal Integration

New PFM to Analog Output Converters Provide Easy Signal Integration

Banner Engineering has recently released the new R45C PFM to analog signal converter that can be easily installed into systems to allow seamless communication between devices.


News Oct 19, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 3: Commissioning MQTT Broker

Create Your Own IIoT Tech Stack Project | Part 3: Commissioning MQTT Broker

Learn to develop an actual IoT solution end to end. Create a Mosquitto MQTT broker for the Raspberry Pi client in order to connect and publish Sense HAT sensor data.


Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

Understanding Delta-Wound Three-Phase Motors for Industrial Applications

There are two types of winding designs inside three-phase industrial motors: Wye and Delta. Although the motors and connections look similar on the outside, this article discusses the internal construction for Delta wound motors.


Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Baumer Introduces a High-Resolution 2D Linear Profilometer

Offering fine resolution for better quality control on linear profiles, Baumer’s new OXM200 sensor line is available in 10 flexible models.


News Oct 14, 2023 by Seth Price
Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner Introduces Modular TL70 Basic Tower Lights for High-Visibility Alerting

Banner’s new TL70 Basic tower lights offer cost-effective machine status indication with a wide array of tower configurability, bright colors, and audible alert options.


News Oct 12, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Inner Space Control: Hai Robotics Announces Automated Warehouse Solutions

Increasing warehouse storage density and real-time efficiency, Hai Robotic’s new HaiPick A42T-E2 and HaiPick System 3 offer flexible solutions for managing warehouse operations.


News Oct 09, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
Bosch Rexroth Training Center Preparing Next Generation for Hydraulic Control Innovation

Bosch Rexroth Training Center Preparing Next Generation for Hydraulic Control Innovation

Bosch Rexroth’s Hydraulic Training Center dedicates 4,000 sq. ft. specifically to train state-of-the-industry hydraulic motion and control technology skills.


News Oct 07, 2023 by Bob Odhiambo
GE Vernova’s CERius Software Designed to Help Industry Gather Accurate Emissions Data and Streamline Compliance

GE Vernova’s CERius Software Designed to Help Industry Gather Accurate Emissions Data and Streamline Compliance

GE and CERius aim to help manufacturers and power generators reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


News Oct 06, 2023 by Seth Price
Banner’s New S15C Pressure Sensors

Banner’s New S15C Pressure Sensors

Banners S15C pressure sensors give operators the ability to read both air and liquid pressure while providing signals for most major communication protocols.


News Oct 05, 2023 by Damond Goodwin
Cognex DataMan Barcode Readers Want to Help You Accelerate Tracking and Logistics

Cognex DataMan Barcode Readers Want to Help You Accelerate Tracking and Logistics

A wide field of view lets Cognex's new DataMan readers capture multiple barcodes faster and more accurately.


News Oct 05, 2023 by Seth Price
Human Machine Interface (HMI): Controls and Data Types

Human Machine Interface (HMI): Controls and Data Types

An overview of HMI data types, input controls, output indicators, and message functions, the building blocks used to construct informative and appealing HMI applications.


5 Reasons Why Sensors Are Crucial For Modern Manufacturing

5 Reasons Why Sensors Are Crucial For Modern Manufacturing

Data has become the currency that enables operational excellence. Sensors are the key links, acting as the eyes and ears of modern manufacturing units by providing real-time data on machine performance.