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The Linux-based controller features a new data-centric development architecture, enabling application reusability, and an…

The Linux-based controller features a new data-centric development architecture, enabling application reusability, and an inter-controller time synchronization functionality, coordinating up to 16 units.

This guide shows you how to create a simple Inovance HMI project and connect it to a Mitsubishi PLC using serial and…

This guide shows you how to create a simple Inovance HMI project and connect it to a Mitsubishi PLC using serial and Ethernet methods, including practical setup steps and common mistakes to avoid.

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for…

The EAI-I351 embedded AI platform is powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, offering real-time processing and control for industrial robots, AMRs, and smart factories.

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors…

When setting up a new program in a Rockwell PLC, task scheduling is an important and often overlooked issue where errors appear as inconsistencies, often incorrectly attributed to random faults.

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes…

Welcome to the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026! We’re excited to see where the industrial automation world takes us in this new year.

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and…

Aaeon has launched four new edge PCs and a fanless embedded Box PC, targeting IoT gateways, legacy system upgrades, and AI-powered industrial automation.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive…

Cam profiles are a great way of strictly controlling two servo axes to follow a predefined path. Follow along as we dive into setting up and programming an electronic cam profile.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

A practical, experience-driven guide to designing and wiring electrical cabinets for machine-tending robotic cells.

The MD-3000 DIN-Rail computer series features a scalable design and powerful processing for enhanced machine vision in…

The MD-3000 DIN-Rail computer series features a scalable design and powerful processing for enhanced machine vision in bin picking, inspection, and measurement applications.

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective,…

B&R has released several new products, including a servo drive with support for OPC UA FX, a cost-effective, high-performance industrial PC, and a highly flexible six-axis robot.

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the…

Check out our quick summary of last month’s product announcements, company news, and research insights from around the world of industrial automation and control.

Is it best to ‘controller scope’ or ‘program scope’ your tags? This is the question asked by many new PLC…

Is it best to ‘controller scope’ or ‘program scope’ your tags? This is the question asked by many new PLC programmers, and it often comes down to personal preference.

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design,…

The RKP-C220 series rackmount industrial PCs are powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core processor, feature a fanless design, and include I/O expansion options to meet the growing demand for AI at the edge.

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection,…

Learn how to drive a compact Meca500 industrial 6-axis robot with a CompactLogix PLC over an Ethernet connection, transferring direct TCP set points in joint and world coordinate systems.

What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025?…

What are Kyntronics, Delta Motion, and MTE Corporation bringing to the table at the Rockwell Automation Fair 2025? Explore with us and unlock the latest innovations.

Learn how to set up a VFD, from initial unboxing to configuring the network parameters necessary to drive some simple…

Learn how to set up a VFD, from initial unboxing to configuring the network parameters necessary to drive some simple motion from a PLC.

Compact but capable, Rockwell’s Micro820 L20E PLC combines fast performance, Ethernet connectivity, and USB-C setup for…

Compact but capable, Rockwell’s Micro820 L20E PLC combines fast performance, Ethernet connectivity, and USB-C setup for small automation projects.

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that…

The Productivity1000 PLC lineup from AutomationDirect has been expanded with two new CPU modules, a mini PLC family that features digital and analog embedded I/O, and new software features.