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MIKROE’s Opto 8 Click helps PLC designers compare Toshiba photorelays, so they can build prototypes and pick components…

MIKROE’s Opto 8 Click helps PLC designers compare Toshiba photorelays, so they can build prototypes and pick components more quickly and easily.

Industrial systems are becoming more connected, distributed, and software-defined. Learn how NXP helps simplify remote…

Industrial systems are becoming more connected, distributed, and software-defined. Learn how NXP helps simplify remote I/O, industrial networking, and edge connectivity to accelerate automation development.

In power generation facilities, operational commands are issued, then make their way to the final real-world breakers,…

In power generation facilities, operational commands are issued, then make their way to the final real-world breakers, before feedback commands relay the position back to the control system.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2026, custom-built for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote…

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2026, custom-built for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to…

Addressing variables at the bit level can save precious PLC memory as well as make your code more readable and easier to understand.

Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago:…

Control isn’t a standalone hardware challenge these days. Check out the full journey on display at Automate in Chicago: from the ground floor up to the clouds!

At the Chicago event, the company showcased a new high-performance machine vision controller built around modular I/O…

At the Chicago event, the company showcased a new high-performance machine vision controller built around modular I/O scaling and robust EMC protection to tackle actual plant-floor challenges.

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the…

We’re looking forward to an amazing, exciting week at McCormick Place for the annual Automate show. Check out the lineup of great companies. Will we see you there?

The new G20 Ethernet system targets both simple and complex conveyor systems, controlling up to 120 motor rollers via one…

The new G20 Ethernet system targets both simple and complex conveyor systems, controlling up to 120 motor rollers via one IP address.

Learn how to create programs that directly drive a Meca500 robot arm using a Siemens S7 PLC, including adding the…

Learn how to create programs that directly drive a Meca500 robot arm using a Siemens S7 PLC, including adding the hardware and using pre-built function blocks for STEP7 TIA Portal.

The new NTW series wireless I/O modules include secure, dual-band Wi-Fi, making it easier to monitor and control systems…

The new NTW series wireless I/O modules include secure, dual-band Wi-Fi, making it easier to monitor and control systems remotely when running cables is not an option.

Use the analog capabilities of a TRi PLC to read a distance sensor and create a custom function that triggers events…

Use the analog capabilities of a TRi PLC to read a distance sensor and create a custom function that triggers events using integer data types.

Cincoze has launched the DX-1300, an industrial computer powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. The system delivers 36…

Cincoze has launched the DX-1300, an industrial computer powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. The system delivers 36 TOPS of AI performance and features a compact, rugged design for tight spaces.

Recent OpenPLC Editor versions offer an improved debugger, allowing real-time monitoring of variables and tags in…

Recent OpenPLC Editor versions offer an improved debugger, allowing real-time monitoring of variables and tags in industrial control applications running on an Arduino Uno PLC.

DXMR50 Logic Blocks handle timers, counters, scaling, and I/O directly on equipment, enabling cabinet-free automation for…

DXMR50 Logic Blocks handle timers, counters, scaling, and I/O directly on equipment, enabling cabinet-free automation for smaller systems.

This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the…

This guide shows you how to set up RS-485 communication between the FX3U PLC and the FR-D700 inverter with the FX3U-485-BD. You can control speed and monitor the system using ladder logic.

Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of…

Why do "forever" LEDs fail? A technical guide on L70 standards, multi-voltage IC drivers, and a comparison of industry-leading LED manufacturers.

New TX400 panels from Turck combine HMI and PLC functions with faster hardware, CodeSys support, and multiple display sizes.

New TX400 panels from Turck combine HMI and PLC functions with faster hardware, CodeSys support, and multiple display sizes.

Turck placed a spotlight on decentralized control concepts, highlighting several product lines at MODEX: MDR controls,…

Turck placed a spotlight on decentralized control concepts, highlighting several product lines at MODEX: MDR controls, multiprotocol fieldbus, and RFID inventory tracking solutions.