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The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that…

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that features digital and analog embedded I/O, and new software features.

After working with solenoid valves for many years, there are still a few questions: is AD or DC voltage better? Do we…

After working with solenoid valves for many years, there are still a few questions: is AD or DC voltage better? Do we really need lubrication? I turned to an expert for some answers.

Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable…

Purdue University researchers have found inspiration in a common child’s toy: fidget poppers. The toy’s bistable actuation has been applied to robot grippers and legs for use in challenging environments.

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections…

Servo drives interact with hardware axes, but there are many ways to configure the motion. I/O signals allow connections of sensors and switches for functions like homing and setting travel limits.

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling…

The five-port IP67 unmanaged Ethernet switch includes M12 X-coded and A-coded connectors with PoE+ options, enabling networking in harsh industrial environments where resistance to shock and vibration is a necessity.

Using AI, LiDAR, and radar tech, Curtin and Uncharted AI are pioneering autonomous systems for coordinated Mars missions…

Using AI, LiDAR, and radar tech, Curtin and Uncharted AI are pioneering autonomous systems for coordinated Mars missions and terrestrial applications.

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that…

Learn about OT resilience strategies, including SSH, authentication, port blocking, and MAC address binding, methods that can be employed to protect network switches.

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and…

PMMI looks forward to the third year of a competition that introduces high school students to the packaging industry and elements of automation, design, and business practice that go with it.

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

Check out our quick summary of the past month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Install high-speed Ethernet easily with Banner’s field wireable CAT 6A connectors, featuring IDC technology, shielding,…

Install high-speed Ethernet easily with Banner’s field wireable CAT 6A connectors, featuring IDC technology, shielding, and durable IP67 housings.

A team of undergraduate students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has pioneered a 3D printing…

A team of undergraduate students at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has pioneered a 3D printing technology that generates multi-metal parts for the aerospace industry.

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel…

Phoenix Contact, Siemens, and Neura Robotics have all formed partnerships, aiming to cut inventory waste, fuel manufacturing-focused startups, and expand the use of cognitive robotics in Asian markets.

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC…

Emerson has designed its PACSystems RX3i CPS400 safety controller to be a compact and intuitive solution to enable IEC 61508 Safety Integrity Level 2 (SIL2) design in the process automation industry.

The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a…

The new BCS1 miniature slot sensor from Banner Engineering delivers fast and accurate position and motion detection in a compact and cost-efficient form factor.

Antaira’s LNX-0800-M12-67 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches brings IP67 protection, M12 connection, and wide…

Antaira’s LNX-0800-M12-67 series of unmanaged Ethernet switches brings IP67 protection, M12 connection, and wide temperature tolerance to railway and industrial automation networks.

Wago has released two new cost-effective and rugged products: an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch and an industrial…

Wago has released two new cost-effective and rugged products: an unmanaged industrial Ethernet switch and an industrial media converter. The latest solutions are designed to upgrade and retrofit automation systems.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume”…

Columbia University researchers have opened the door to robotic self-assembly and repair. Robots can now “consume” other robots and robot parts in a process called Robot Metabolism.

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term…

HIWIN’s welding robot systems include hardware and software designed to bring high levels of precision, long-term durability, and simple setup and operation to industrial welding applications.