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Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

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.

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact,…

The 20 mm encoders are the latest addition to Posital’s IXARC series rotary encoders. The new encoders offer a compact, near maintenance-free design for use in precision motion control applications.

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine…

Learn how the EG500 delivers secure Linux-based edge computing, integrated cloud services, and flexible machine connectivity for industry.

Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in…

Learn how new robotics research supports neurodivergent workers, advances soft robotics, and accelerates automation in marine manufacturing.

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s…

TE Connectivity's new single-pair Ethernet (SPE)-M12 hybrid connector enables high-speed data transmission up to 1 Gbit/s and power delivery up to 1 kW, all in a single interface.

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link…

The new PROFINET / PROFIsafe and Ethernet-IP / CIP Safety fieldbus modules include safe and standard I/O link capabilities for harsh industrial applications.

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular…

The Redex DG-Block controller offers PID algorithms, simulation capabilities, emergency stop control, and modular hardware for fast integration.

Is it best to ‘controller scope’ or ‘program scope’ your tags? This is the question asked by many new PLC…

Is it best to ‘controller scope’ or ‘program scope’ your tags? This is the question asked by many new PLC programmers, and it often comes down to personal preference.

The new 4.3-inch cMT2058XH (W) HTML5 web panel features an integrated web browser, dual Ethernet connectivity, and…

The new 4.3-inch cMT2058XH (W) HTML5 web panel features an integrated web browser, dual Ethernet connectivity, and industrial-grade protection for space-constrained installation.

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU…

The newest additions include IP65-rated rotary encoders for wet and dusty conditions and single-phase options for the BMU and BLE2 series of brushless motor drivers.

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design,…

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design, and include I/O expansion options to meet the growing demand for AI at the edge.

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on…

Looking for a way to create IIoT applications for your factory without hiring expensive developers or spending months on the computer? Take a look at Node-RED’s approach to low-code applications.

Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC…

Schmalz’s upgraded VCBL-GL vacuum blocks add modular construction, improved sealing, and expanded geometries for CNC machining in stone, glass, and precision milling.

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers,…

Explore the top hardware and software reveals from Rockwell Automation Fair 2025, including new drives, controllers, security tools, and smart-factory technologies.

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights…

Patlite has built the new CLA-02 LED work lights to withstand washdowns and sanitization and the CLK-02 LED work lights to withstand oily, wet, and dusty conditions.

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use,…

The compact Q20-2 infrared laser sensor utilizes time-of-flight, IO-Link, and LED alignment technologies for easy-to-use, accurate measurement up to three meters.

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX…

Discover Bosch Rexroth’s 2025 ctrlX Automation updates, including expanded ctrlX OS, new hardware, and deeper ctrlX World partner collaboration.

Cut and strip cables with a screwdriver. Weidmuller’s new Swifty CS is an all-in-one tool that speeds up and simplifies…

Cut and strip cables with a screwdriver. Weidmuller’s new Swifty CS is an all-in-one tool that speeds up and simplifies electrical installations.

The stack light has a simple but powerful purpose: to report the status of the equipment. Follow along as we take a deep…

The stack light has a simple but powerful purpose: to report the status of the equipment. Follow along as we take a deep dive into the venerable illuminated signal tower.