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LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the…

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.

At Automatica, Siemens unveils AI integration and safety features for AMRs and AGVs, aiming to streamline deployment and…

At Automatica, Siemens unveils AI integration and safety features for AMRs and AGVs, aiming to streamline deployment and minimize risk.

The OptixEdge gateway is Rockwell Automation's newest solution focused on data. The gateway comes equipped with…

The OptixEdge gateway is Rockwell Automation's newest solution focused on data. The gateway comes equipped with preinstalled software and processes real-time data at the source.

Discover Baumer’s miniature OT200 and OT330 ToF sensors, offering reliable, high-speed object detection without the…

Discover Baumer’s miniature OT200 and OT330 ToF sensors, offering reliable, high-speed object detection without the need for a reflector.

Altech Corporation has released a new line of ATEX-IECEx approved terminal blocks for use in explosive environments. The…

Altech Corporation has released a new line of ATEX-IECEx approved terminal blocks for use in explosive environments. The release includes different terminal block models, including push-in, spring/cage clamp, and screw clamp types.

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get…

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get started, and how to use it in your automation learning journey.

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and…

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and real-time control.

RUW200 enables scalable, IoT-ready automation with plug-and-play expansion, cloud connectivity, and broad PLC…

RUW200 enables scalable, IoT-ready automation with plug-and-play expansion, cloud connectivity, and broad PLC compatibility for Industry 4.0 systems.

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect…

Carlo Gavazzi has released three new series of ultrasonic sensors, all with IO-Link communication. The sensors can detect objects with transparent, reflective, dirty, and other challenging surfaces.

Pilz’s upgraded myPNOZ safety relay adds new modules for flexible machine protection, reducing downtime and increasing…

Pilz’s upgraded myPNOZ safety relay adds new modules for flexible machine protection, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency across complex systems.

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies…

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and…

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in…

Baumer has released the OM60 laser distance sensor, a highly accurate and adjustable laser distance sensor for use in inspection, measurement, and position control applications.

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation…

A well-designed SCADA system can reduce costs, increase throughput, and improve usability. Successful implementation requires consideration from both an operational and a business perspective.

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing…

The latest VEMD Mass Flow Controller enables software-based gas selection, reducing hardware needs and enhancing flexibility for industrial gas flow management.

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick,…

Unexpected, false, and fluctuating PLC input signals can cost many hours of debugging, but luckily, there are some quick, simple tricks to try before downtime is wasted.

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication…

Banner Engineering has released three new products, including a multicolor LED spotlight, multicolor control indication lights, and a series of high-amperage M12 connectors.

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s…

Rockwell Automation has opened a new lab in Prague, Czech Republic specifically for research and development. The lab’s team will work with universities and standards organizations to advance industrial automation.

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data…

A common field-level protocol for automation is ASi or AS-interface–a method used to convey actuator and sensor data and commands between I/O devices and the PLC control system level.