AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to distinguish between situations that…
AI has a reputation for reporting incorrect facts and making faulty assumptions, all with an attitude of confidence. Learn to distinguish between situations that require extra care and verification.
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and…
IO-Link is regarded as a robust field-level network that adds tremendous sensing capability beyond standard analog and digital I/O. Yet it can be difficult to set up. Here’s a guide.
AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a…
AI is a hot topic across nearly all facets of modern life. In control engineering, AI can save time, or it can ruin a project. The difference lies in understanding what’s happening under the hood.
The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open,…
The iEP-5010G-010 industrial IoT controller has achieved Open Group’s O-PAS certification, helping to promote open, secure, and compatible process automation across vendors.
The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems…
The DXMR190 IO-Link master combines eight-port connectivity with edge processing to stream data directly to cloud systems and web servers without an edge PC.
This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when…
This article offers a brief review of controllers: their use through history and an analysis of factors to consider when deciding what to use.
Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that…
Suds-n-Duds is a staple for local Atmore, AL residents. It's critical to protect the washing machines with a system that monitors well pressure while automatically switching and flushing the municipal supply.
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams,…
An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet/IP protocol: features, wiring diagrams, and parameterization methods.
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be…
Get ready for a control-themed roller coaster ride, pitting two PLCs against one Modbus I/O rack, and you might be shocked at the results: Who will win… And who will lose?
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
Learn how to configure the connection for a Mitsubishi FX5UC controller over Ethernet using GX Works 3.
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of…
The new controllers combine sequence, motion, and network control into a single, multi-core platform capable of supporting up to 256 axes.
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic,…
In this tutorial, we add remote I/O to a Studio 5000 project using Modbus TCP and the new SLM System from Synergy Logic, which promises to simplify the integration. We’ll see how it lives up.
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?