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Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and…

Turck has recently released two new cutting-edge IO-Link solutions: the FIL20 hub for merging single I/O with IO-Link and new configurable IP69K modules for flexible system expansion.

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along…

Thanks to you once again, our community of engineers around the world, we achieved incredible success in passing along stories and technical knowledge, with these articles leading the list…

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of…

Banner Engineering has introduced a flexible, easy-open loop current monitoring sensor for constant monitoring of electrical currents up to 6000 amps.

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but…

Rockwell Automation’s Allen-Bradley control hardware catalog has long included many series that start with 17xx, but what are these lineups, and what function do they serve?

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC,…

A flasher can easily be implemented using interlocking timers in a PLC environment on an Arduino Uno using OpenPLC, UiFlow Blockly Code, and a programmable HMI-based LCD unit.

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety…

Balluff eases the stress of design, build, and troubleshooting time for safety-rated I/O devices with a new CIP safety module, engineered for rugged, on-machine installation.

OnLogic has developed and released new products to help enhance industrial computing needs with a new 1000 W power supply…

OnLogic has developed and released new products to help enhance industrial computing needs with a new 1000 W power supply and enhancements to the lineup of industrial PC technology.

Emerson has released two new system components: a high-flow solenoid valve and a digital process controller. Both…

Emerson has released two new system components: a high-flow solenoid valve and a digital process controller. Both products are designed to keep processes running smoothly across different applications.

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data…

In this article, we will explore the inbound integration to the mage.ai pipeline, connecting to the spreadsheet data source using the Google Sheets API through a JSON credentials file.

When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept…

When inputs or outputs stop working, the equipment fails to respond and money starts slipping away. Dive into the concept of troubleshooting I/O without ever opening the PLC software.

Machine downtime can be very stressful for everybody involved. Next time you face a challenging system failure, try some…

Machine downtime can be very stressful for everybody involved. Next time you face a challenging system failure, try some of these LED troubleshooting techniques to reduce stress.

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control…

WAGO has recently released two PLC CPU modules, the Basic Controller 100 series, offering cost-effective control solutions while providing advanced communication and programming features.

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new…

Automation Fair was held in Boston on Nov 6-9, showcasing Rockwell Automation’s industrial partnerships, new technology, and recent acquisitions in a stellar conference and expo show.

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are…

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are tracked, compared to limits, and evaluated to obtain current readings.

Weidmüller releases two new lines of controllers, the u-Control M3000 and M4000, to ensure reliable integration of IT…

Weidmüller releases two new lines of controllers, the u-Control M3000 and M4000, to ensure reliable integration of IT and OT in automation systems.

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using…

A research team has leveraged Beckhoff industrial PCs and sensor arrays to remove trash from water up to 20 m deep, using a robot to clean trash from a popular, yet polluted location.

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help…

Rockwell Automation has recently released its new FactoryTalk Optix Portfolio, featuring five core solutions to help users customize for their specific data visualization needs.

Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects…

Rebooting industrial controllers and computers incurs costs, not only from the downtime but also from cascading effects of communication with up/downstream controllers. How can this downtime be managed?

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you…

Wondering how to scare your friends, family, and neighbors, but you can’t think of anything really scary? Oh yes you can. We’ve compiled the top 10 costume ideas - and the materials may be easier to find than you think.