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New to PLCs? Five Critical Features Every Beginner Should Know

New to PLCs? Five Critical Features Every Beginner Should Know

Learn five essential features to consider when selecting a controller, from I/O and software licensing to networks and web access.


First Test Run: Getting to Know the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE

First Test Run: Getting to Know the Bosch Rexroth ctrlX CORE

Get a first look at Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX CORE, an industrial PC that unifies PLC, motion, and HMI through an app-based automation platform.


Banner Releases Corrosion-Resistant and High-Performance TPU Cordsets

Banner Releases Corrosion-Resistant and High-Performance TPU Cordsets

Banner Engineering has developed its new M12 double-ended cordsets with stainless steel coupling nuts and high-performance TPU cordsets to improve connectivity technology in harsh industrial environments.


News Jan 29, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

Puls’ DIN Rail Power Supplies Promise Improved Efficiency, Reliability, and Size

According to Puls, the new PLANET family of single- and three-phase power supplies offers a 30% improvement in efficiency, reliability, and compactness compared to the company’s earlier devices.


News Jan 28, 2026 by Seth Price
OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

OnLogic Introduces Palm-Sized Industrial PC for Edge Computing

The new CL260 is an ultra-compact, cost-effective fanless IPC suitable for deployment in space-constrained industrial IoT and automation applications.


News Jan 27, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Aerotech Rolls Out Cost-Effective Two-Axis Laser Scan Head

Aerotech Rolls Out Cost-Effective Two-Axis Laser Scan Head

Serving as an entry point to Aerotech’s two-axis laser scan head family, the new AGV-CPO CORE scanner extends the series’ high-performance to a wider range of laser micromachining applications.


News Jan 24, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron’s Edge Device Simplifies Data Collection, Connects Legacy Devices

Omron has built its DX100 Data Flow Edge device to bridge OT data collection and IT communications. The device connects to existing equipment and features a low-code environment for fast deployment.


News Jan 23, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Yokogawa Debuts OpreX Intelligent Edge Controller A8 With Data Stream

Yokogawa Debuts OpreX Intelligent Edge Controller A8 With Data Stream

The Linux-based controller features a new data-centric development architecture, enabling application reusability, and an inter-controller time synchronization functionality, coordinating up to 16 units.


News Jan 22, 2026 by Seth Price
Teknic Introduces Integrated Brushless Servo Motor With Ethernet/IP

Teknic Introduces Integrated Brushless Servo Motor With Ethernet/IP

Teknic’s ClearPath-IP brushless servo motor integrates an EtherNet/IP vector servo drive and high-resolution encoder into a single unit. Units are available from 1/8 to 7.7 hp.


News Jan 21, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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.


SMC Expands Guided Cylinder and Clamp-On Flow Sensor Series

SMC Expands Guided Cylinder and Clamp-On Flow Sensor Series

SMC has added new bore sizes and features to its MGPK series compact guided cylinders and updated its PFUW series clamp‑on flow sensors with non‑intrusive flow sensing from 0 to 200 L/min.


News Jan 18, 2026 by Joshua Tidwell
SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

SMC Updates JSY Series of Five-Port Directional Control Valves

The additions, including IP67-rated plug-in connectors, flame-retardant one-touch fittings, and space-saving, 64-station manifolds, target robotic applications ranging from material handling to welding.


News Jan 16, 2026 by Seth Price
Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

Patlite Expands LR5-LAN Signal Tower Series, Adds EtherNet/IP Models

The LR5-LAN signal tower lineup now includes EtherNet/IP models, simplifying PLC integration and direct network control for smart factory and industrial IoT applications.


News Jan 14, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

Lanner Electronics Releases Industrial PC Designed for Edge AI Applications

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for industrial robots, AMRs, and smart factories.


News Jan 13, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

Inbolt Introduces Next-Generation Bin Picking With Robot-Mounted Vision

The intelligent bin picking solution features a camera mounted on the robot arm, offering real-time 3D vision and speedy picks under a second.


News Jan 09, 2026 by Shawn Dietrich
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
Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

Neugart Broadens Drive Portfolio With Software and Motion Systems

New software, pro-series precision gearboxes, and integrated linear motion solutions highlight Neugart’s push toward more dynamic, efficient drive systems.


News Jan 06, 2026 by Austin Futrell
Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon’s Computing Platforms Tackle Industrial IoT and Edge AI Applications

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.


News Jan 02, 2026 by Bob Odhiambo
AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

AutomationDirect Releases Cost-Effective Photoelectric Sensors

The new AchieVe FBM series rectangular photoelectric sensors combine affordability and versatility for object detection up to 10 meters.


News Jan 01, 2026 by Seth Price
Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

Electrical Cabinet Best Practices: A Field Guide for New Integrators

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.