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Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance,…

Siemens has released the latest version of its TIA Portal automation software. Version 20 features enhanced performance, including support for the company's newest PLCs and a more user-friendly interface.

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and…

New technology at the show highlights Schneider’s advancements in control, I/O, motor and motion drives, robotics, and software platforms, aiding companies in the march toward IT/OT integration.

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies…

Join us for a second look back at a few more excellent exhibitors at the recent Pack Expo demonstrating key technologies that solve problems in the packaging and handling industries.

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway…

Pilz has released an industrial PC based on Raspberry Pi with input/output capabilities that can be utilized as a gateway in industrial internet environments or as a soft PLC.

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's…

ABB Robotics has partnered with NAMTECH to establish a School of Robotics. This initiative aims to bridge India's education gap in automation by enhancing robotics skills and facilitating industry integration.

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the…

Now that Pack Expo is over, we can have a deeper look into some of the innovations from companies with solutions to the hardware and software challenges surrounding the world of packaged goods.

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart”…

Turck has added IP67 power supplies with upgraded features and benefits to its portfolio. Now available in “smart” and standard variations, these power supplies are designed to increase convenience and efficiency.

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use…

Timers and counters are two of the most important fundamental function blocks in automation programming. Learn how to use TwinCAT 3 to program and monitor these important function variables.

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid…

The PLC gets a facelift with the release of Beckhoff’s TwinCAT PLC++ platform that offers faster runtimes, rapid engineering project development, and an enhanced, user-inspired interface.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

The new LioN-Safety I/O modules integrate with safety and non-safety I/O hardware to simplify and enhance process control.

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure…

Softing Industrial has integrated OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Information Modeling into its edge products and Secure Integration Server (SIS) to enhance functionality in Industrial IoT applications.

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs…

Gathering and manipulating process data is, perhaps, the most significant advantage of digital controllers. Beckhoff IPCs gather, process, and integrate data with high-level systems in one platform.

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and…

Pilz has added to its portfolio of safe automation solutions with a new compact safety gate system and new input and output modules for the PNOZmulti 2 safe small controller.

The new service utilizes the company's PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution to provide companies with…

The new service utilizes the company's PlantESP Loop Performance Monitoring solution to provide companies with operational insights to maximize plant health and performance.

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI),…

IDEC has recently unveiled its newest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with a built-in Human Machine Interface (HMI), boasting several I/O ports and a 16 million color 4.3” display.

These days, the industrial PC (IPC) is changing the way that engineers approach control logic solutions. Learn how to set…

These days, the industrial PC (IPC) is changing the way that engineers approach control logic solutions. Learn how to set up a basic project in a Beckhoff IPC using structured text programming.

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new…

Industrial uptime demands cabling with fast connections under harsh conditions. Belden answered the demands with a new portfolio of M12 connectors, making use of push-pull connector technology.

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation…

The SLC 500 PLC family dominated automation control for well over thirty years and now, with the recent discontinuation of most of the series, we look at the differences between SLC and modern Logix PLCs.

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system…

Keyence has developed a scan tunnel system specifically designed for the logistics industry. The new system simultaneously reads barcodes and measures package dimensions, even in high-speed applications.